MIDNIGHT IS OUT OF SURGERY AND DOING FINE!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I have goosebumps right now.  I just heard from Jacquie, and Midnight is out of surgery, and his prognosis is excellent.  As many of you know, they had to postpone the surgery yesterday because he had a skin irritation, and they needed to be sure there was no infection.  The surgery today took four hours, and four surgeons operated on him.  I haven't stopped thinking about this poor guy, and it's a huge relief that it's over.  He should now live a full and happy Doodle life without pain.  Our "blanket drawing" is planned for tomorrow evening...we'll have a video of Daisy picking the winner, and we'll post that here in a discussion. 

Again, thanks to all our wonderful "Midnight supporters".  Santa came a little early to this lucky guy!

[Jacquie Yorke (DRC)]

I would like to take the opportunity on this joyous day to personally thank our DK family and everyone who has supported and continues to support Midnight, DRC Inc and our rescue efforts on behalf of these wonderful dogs.

Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who together pulled Midnight and his companion Daisy from the shelter in South Carolina and transported the pair to the loving arms of Judy Steelman and her husband TJ in North Carolina. Midnight would surely have been put down had DRC Coordinator Lynda Strommer not spotted the pair and tagged them for rescue.

Thank you to Judy & TJ Steelman for not only driving 12 hours to pick up both dogs but for their tremendous hearts, their committment and their willingness to do whatever was and is necessary in order for Midnight to make a full and complete recovery from his ordeal.

Our hearts are full this evening with happiness, love, appreciation and gratitude knowing that this beautiful, sweet soul will finally have a happy, healthy, pain-free and love-filled life thanks to all of you.

Before I become even more weepy than I already am tonight, I would like to share Judy's most recent email (see below) with you all.....

Thank you.....Thank you for EVERYTHING! You are an amazing group of people and I am proud and honored to be in your company.

FROM JUDY

"Jacquie,

Diane from UNCVH called me again to let me know that Midnight is doing extraordinarily well. He can get up and stand by himself! Very good sign. He will be getting a 2nd round of meds soon. She said he is in a different kind of pain now -- the surgical pain but they are thrilled with his progress. Thank God!

I'll be leaving soon for Charlotte to pick up TJ. He was so happy to hear Midnight was doing well. Diane will call me in the morning with another report about how Midnight did throughout the night. Love you guys! If he continues along this way, he will be able to walk and someday run with very little or no pain at all!!

Judy"

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Great update. I am so proud of DK and DRC and everyone involved. Can't wait to hear how Midnight continues to heal :)

[Lauria Orr]

Oh, gosh, I missed this entire story until now. It sounds like some big news. I am not sure what happened from the beginning until this surgery, but it does sound like a huge success. Always so grateful for news like that, and the generosity of the people involved. I hope Midnight's recovery is swift and complete.

[Kyoko]

Wow.... DRC, you guys did it!!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

No, Kyoko...you guys here on DK did it! I hope everyone who chipped for the hips feels very proud right now. I know I am very proud to be part of this family.

[Kyoko]

Best $10 ever spent.

[Anna and Achilles]

Such wonderful news, thanks for the update. Achilles wore his bandanna today for good luck!

[Donna K & Quincy]

Quincy and I are so happy for Midnight. Gotta go put some more money in the doodlebank for the next dood who needs our help. I have to confess I have been a little lax with the bank lately seems to be the season when the money is a little tighter. Get well soon Midnight, hope you are up and back on your paws soon, all four of them.

[cheryl & oliver]

That is such good news!!!!....What a wonderful thing that has happened for this doodle....Can't wait to see the video with Daisy picking the winner....

[Adrianne Matzkin]

What a family!! If it wasn't for the love of doodles that we all share in common, Midnight would have spent the rest of life in excruciating pain.
I am truly blessed to be part of the family!

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

This is such good news. Have a good and speedy recovery, Midnight. You are one brave boy.

[Kathy Spyker]

Wonderful news!! I am so glad its over for him and that he is doing well.