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.

[Donna K & Quincy]

Yay, that's good news. Wishing Honey an easy road to recovery. 

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

So good to hear the surgery was a success and she is resting comfortably with her tail wagging. Or at least trying to. Lol. Thanks for the update. Made my day.

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

So happy to hear this good update and looking forward to another tomorrow.

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

So happy to hear the good news!  God Bless all of you that had a part in Honey's road to recovery! 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Woo hoo! Rest and heal well, sweet girl! 

[F, Calla & Luca]

Wonderful news.

[Bonnie and Kona]

Wonderful news!!!

[The Berry Oaks Doodle Ranch]

Here is a link to the surgery she had: http://caninekneesurgery.com/

[Pat and Traveler]

Hang in there, Honey and family!  Heal swiftly, sweet dog!

[DJ & Chance]

Keep on healing, Honey.  You are doing great!

[The Berry Oaks Doodle Ranch]

Honey Update!! July 3, 2013/12:00 PM

Jacquie heard from the Dr.'s office and Honey made it through the night fine.  This morning she ate, drank and is doing her business and is NOW...get this....up and walking already.  The person Jacquie spoke with says they are all amazed how quickly she was able to get up and walk.  A girl with an attitude and fortitude.  A more detailed update later on this after noon when Jacquie speaks with Dr. Beam.  All your prayers have certainly nor been wasted.  Thanks all.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Such great news! Go Honey Go!!!!!!