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.

[Anne & Mr. Haley]

Great news. I echo Karen, "Go Honey Go!!!!".

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Happy tears here and "way to go Honey"!  You are one determined little Doodle!  I am so excited for her and everone watching over her!  Dr. Beam and his staff "rock"!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Great news.

[Camilla and Darwin]

Wonderful news!

[Robin and Libby Louise]

What a girl!  Such excellent news!  It's a testament to the love and care she has been receiving these last few months for sure!  And her own attitude, of course.....she wants to meet those brothers!

[Robin and Libby Louise]

And I see the name change to Guinness Roscoe and HONEY!  :)

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Oh my, I didn't even notice that! Perfect! 

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

Yeah! 

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

That is so awesome! She now has a home, a place to feel like she belongs and a family to call her own! Crying tears of Joy for Honey!!!

[Christine & Shelby]

Amazing.... so amazing.   You go Honey girl!   :)

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

You go Honey!!!!!!!!!!!!  Thank goodness she has made it through and is one more step closer to being back "home" with you :)

[DJ & Chance]

Keep it up, Honey.  You are making such great progress and soon will be back with Guinness and Roscoe.