Honey Status

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Several people have asked me, so thought I better get a Honey update put out.  Haven't updated yet as there really isn't a whole lot to tell at this point.  Here is where we currently stand.  We took her to Dr. Rachel in Indianapolis.  Dr. Rachel put her under and manipulated her knees and hips etc., to see what her opinion was.  She was of the impression that the type of surgery that she was planning to do, which is a suture procedure, would not benefit Honey at this time.  She felt that her knees were stable.  That they were possibly partially torn, but not completely torn.  That at some point in the future it might be necessary if they completely tear, but at this point not.  She did mention another type of surgery that might possibly help.  I went back to Indy and picked her up and the following week made an appointment with a surgeon in Cincinnati about the TTA surgery.  He was of the opinion that she did need the surgery on both knees and that she would benefit greatly from it.  However, he would not want to perform the procedure until she was around 1 year old.  That isn't until the end of June.  The bones in her knees need to be completely hardened before they do that surgery or it could fail.  Jacquie is in the process of also forwarding all of her records to a Surgeon in TX that has done some great work for them in the past to get an opinion from him.  So, right now Honey is just happy as can be playing with Lucy and AnnaBelle and getting loved on by every single person she meets in Ohio.  She is a doll baby.  Rest assured that she is going to get whatever procedure they determine will be the most beneficial for her. 

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

Sheri, I've been thinking of you and how busy you must be with Honey and little AnnaBelle.Thanks for sending us an update!   Just thinking that Ronna may want her makes me think that she is one lucky girl!  Wouldn't that be fantastic??

[Julie, Boomer, Milo & Casey]

Thanks for the update and for keeping her in your loving home!

[Stella]

Honey is obviously happy with you guys!! Looking forward to hearing the next stages in her journey.

[Donna K & Quincy]

It's good to hear that Honey is doing well and as long as she isn't in too much pain the delay in surgery may be a good thing, it will give you a chance to have Annabelle settled and a routine set before you have to take on Honey's care post surgery. In the meantime I guess Honey will just have to rough it at your house. :>)))

[Bonnie and Kona]

Honey is beautiful! She is one lucky doodle to have found a way to your house for her rehab. Hugs and doodlekisses dear, kind family.

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

Thanks for the update.

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

These pictures of Honey are so adorable! Thanks for the update. I got the nicest card from DRC today re my donation for her surgery. I wish I lived closer so I could help with her rehab. Thank you for loving her.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Sheri, Thank you for fostering Honey. I know she is loved :)

[Wendy and Myla]

Honey is so lucky!  You are a very special person!  Thank you for opening your home to Honey!!!

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

Thanks for the update and the pictures.  Honey, really is adorable.  I am sure between you and Jaquie you will find the best option for her.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Thank you for the update, Sheri.  It must be frustrating to have such differing opinions for treatment - all from reputable vets. I wish a quick resolution for Honey.  Thank you so much for taking care of her.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

Nancy -- That has by far been the worst part.  I'm really anxious to see what the Dr. in Texas has to say.  I know that something needs done.  That she shouldn't have to struggle to get up and down all the time, but what is the question.