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.

[Jill, Woody & Maxi]

What excellent news!

[The Berry Oaks Doodle Ranch]

Honey Update!!  July 3, 2013/6:10 PM

Another update from Jacquie.  Dr. Beam spoke with her and said she is walking and doing everything without assistance.  He is so proud of her he was choking up.  He is also proud of himself and his staff, which he should be.  He mentioned he put the largest device he could fit and with several more screws so she would not have any problems in the future.  He is confident her recovery will be easy and quick.  Good news for all.  More when we hear anything.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Keep this good news coming.

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Best news ever!  Tears everytime I get read an update!   Truly amazing and wonderful!

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

That is truly the best news! Yay for Honey & Dr Beam!!!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Oh boy, that little girl is raring to go! Tell the boys they'd better get ready for some good workouts once Honey is 100%!! 

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Thanks for another positive update!

[Cathy, Fozzie & Shaggy]

Not sure where I've been to have missed such wonderful news about Honey's surgery AND that she has a new forever home!! I look forward to hearing more good updates!!

[Martha & Cooper]

This is the most heartwarming story!   I can't wait to hear that Honey is home and getting to know Guiness and Roscoe!

[The Berry Oaks Doodle Ranch]

HONEY IS GOING HOME!!!  And it will be so much sooner than we expected.  We spoke with Dr. Beam's assistant this afternoon and since she has recovered at record speed and her rehab is outstanding he has decided to release her next week on the 16th.  We are now scrambling to get RV park reservations made and the RV fitted up for the trip.  We will leave this coming Saturday for the 890 mile trip to Kilgore, TX  where we will stay for several days while she gets used to us and the RV.  I will drive to Alvarado on the 16th and bring her back to introduce her to her new family.  We are all a bit nervous, but I am sure it will be for naught.  This will probably be the next time  I post an update and with pictures.

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy & Pippa]

That is just the BEST news Ever!!! Congratulations!!! So looking forward to those pictures!

[Leslie and Halas]

Way to go, Honey!!!