Honey Update!!

Honey is in the most capable and and loving arms of Dr. Beam and his staff in Alvarado, Texas. I spent some time with her before his staff took her in the back. They explained she would have her surgery by Friday or Monday at the latest. She then will begin a grueling and painful, for the first several weeks, 4-8 week rehabilitation. Dr. Beam's assistant explained that because she is young it will probably be no more than 6 weeks and may be even quicker. That is good news.

Before I departed his office to start back to Savannah I asked if I could see her again. They took me back through their incredible facility to their kennels. She was standing there in her large kennel with her favorite sleeping rug and her toys, but looking forlorn and confused. I sat with her and held her through the kennel while she licked my ears, also known as Doodle Kisses. I promised I would come back for her soon. I then left. It was not a good.....for me.

After regaining my composure I headed toward Savannah making it to Minden, LA before stopping for the night. Tomorrow early evening I will make it back home. All-in-all I will log about 2800 miles. Well worth it to me...and Joyce.

Please keep in mind this was a DRC family effort. We all participated whether it be making flight arrangements, the vets devoting their time and resources, her fosters, her transportation, those who donated for her surgery or the many who gave morale support to the latter. As Jacquie commented today, we, DRC, are a family and a family can do awesome things together.

OK...time to get some rest and hit the road again tomorrow. Thank y'all for everything EVERYONE has done.

Nite.

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Permalink Reply by DJ & Chance on June 28, 2013 at 10:20am

Tears of joy for you and Honey.

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Permalink Reply by Donna K & Quincy on June 28, 2013 at 11:15am

Jumping for joy in Newfoundland! You guys are absolute living breathing angels.

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Permalink Reply by Lonnie & Libby Lu on June 28, 2013 at 11:34am

THE BEST NEWS EVER!

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Permalink Reply by Laurie, Fudge, and Vern on July 4, 2013 at 4:43am

I am a little late to the party, but this is the absolute best news. I have worried so much about Honey, but feel such gratitude that a new life is waiting for her after she recovers. This dog deserves her own people and her own home. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

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Permalink Reply by Anne & Mr. Haley on June 27, 2013 at 7:40pm

Tears of joy for Honey!

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Permalink Reply by Lori, Quincy & Frankie on June 28, 2013 at 5:12am

so happy to hear this wonderful news!

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Permalink Reply by Nicky, Riley & Boris on June 28, 2013 at 5:42am

I'm sitting in a Cafe in Ireland and am whooping with delight. People around think I've just won the lotto but that's what it feels like. Honey is going to have the most wonderful life. Thank you thank you thank you.

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Permalink Reply by Ellen aka BeauBeau's Mom on June 28, 2013 at 7:40am

woot woot!!!!!! what a wonderful way to start the day! This is just fantastic news, and what a lot of us were hoping for, for Honey and for you too. Yes, I agree too, our doodle Family is a large part of the hearts of all of us here on DK. So happy for Honey, and her new siblings, and for you!