Honey Update!!

[The Berry Oaks Doodle Ranch]

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.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Lori -- The surgery was either going to be Friday or today.  I didn't hear anything over the week-end, so I'm guessing today is surgery day.   

[Robin and Libby Louise]

I was wondering, as well.  Figured that it would be today since we didn't hear anything.  Anxiously awaiting some news and keeping my fingers crossed.

[The Berry Oaks Doodle Ranch]

Honey Update as of today:  We spoke with Dr. Beam Friday evening and he said the surgery would have to be towards the end of this week.  He would let us and Jacquie know exactly when.  He mentioned she was in good spirits and has just about free reign of the clinic.  All of the personnel there have fallen in love with her.  He was taking her home with him this weekend so she would not have to spend the weekend in the kennel.  He is one awesome person, never mind an awesome doctor.  He also said it would not take as long for rehab for she was otherwise in great shape.  Maybe 3 weeks.  We have already started preparations to make the journey in our RV to pick her up.  Jacquie or I will update as we hear anything.  Thank you, everyone, for your support.  You all are amazing.

[Robin and Libby Louise]

Thanks for the update!  Seems like excellent news all around.  Love that Dr. Beam took her home over the weekend.  And really love that you can hopefully take her home in 3 weeks!  Honey is certainly leaving a trail of love all across the country......but will be very happy when she is finally HOME!

 

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Yay, warms my heart.  I know we will all be ready for the surgery to be over with and have her on the way home in your RV!

[Camilla and Darwin]

This is really good news, Honey seems to be in very capable and caring hands. Thank you for the continual updates!

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

Thanks for the update!  

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Dane, this is very positive! I'm sure Honey enjoyed playing with Dr. Beam's doodle! 

[F, Calla & Luca]

Thanks or the news.

[DJ & Chance]

Love the positive news that keeps coming for Honey.

[Nicky, Riley & Boris]

Thanks for the update, I have been thinking about Honey throughout the week-end. It will be great when she is post surgery and meantime It's so great that Dr Beam took her to his home for the week-end. We look forward to some good news at the end of this week.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Thanks for the update! It all sounds very positive for our dear girl, Honey and you and Joyce! Can't wait to see the reunion photos! Where's that "love" button for Dr. Beam? :)