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.

[Gail and Bailey]

Wow...such wonderful news!  So happy Honey gets to go to her forever family so quickly!  

[a.k.a. Rodney]

WOW. this is such an inspiring story & with such a happy ending...I bet when the movie is made George Clooney will play Dr. beam & Brad Pitt can be Honey's new DD

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

Who should play Sherri?  Meryl Streep?  

[Adrienne]

Great news!!  I can't wait to see the photos when you and Honey are re-united.  I love a happy ending.

[Cathy, Fozzie & Shaggy]

HIP-HIP-HORAY!!!! I can't wait to see pictures of that amazing girl and her equally amazing new family! Have a safe trip, both ways!

[Janice Jones]

Wonderful news of Honey and her recovery. Best wishes for a safe journey to meet and bring Honey home :-) Happy Days!

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

Storybook ending made possible by many caring people! 

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Safe travels, tomorrow, Dane and Joyce!  

[F, Calla & Luca]

Yes, I hope you have a smooth journey.

[Christine & Shelby]

Safe travels today.... So excited to see the next update with pictures of that sweet Honey! Such an amazing pup and such a quick recovery!!!!

[The Berry Oaks Doodle Ranch]

Hi-ho,hi-ho, it's off to get Honey we go. We're bringing her to her furever home, hi-ho,hi-ho.

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

How exciting! Safe travels to you all!