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.

[The Berry Oaks Doodle Ranch]

Will ask Dr. Beam tomorrow.  No knowledge of her being in the water before. From here we are going to Pensacola, FL and will right on the beach.  She will have plenty of swim time each day for at least 2 weeks.

[Wendy and Myla]

I'm so glad - Honey deserves the best and she will be so happy!  What a great way to bond!

[Leslie and Halas]

I love reading all of the updates!i can't wait to hear how it goes tomorrow.

[Donna K & Quincy]

This is so exciting! I love watching Honey's journey to health and a happy new home. 

[Cathy, Fozzie & Shaggy]

I'm so excited and can barely wait to hear how the reunion goes and see the pictures!!! Thanks for sharing this experience.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

So excited for all of you!  Can't wait to hear about the reunion!

[Joanna, Zoe & Bender]

Oh this is so wonderful!!!!!  I'm just so happy for Honey and everyone!!!!  thank you so much for your updates and taking us with you on your journey!!!!!  So excited for your next update!!!  This is seriously better than an HBO series!

[Allyson, Peri & Taquito]

Oh just wait until they get the video of the reunion posted.  No one will have dry eyes. If you're on FB check out the DRC page.

 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

LOL, Allyson, GMTA! 

[Joanna, Zoe & Bender]

I JUST SAW IT!!!!!  OMGGGGGG SUCH HAPPINESS!!!  I LOVE IT!  

There was one point in the video where i felt that Honey KNEW she was going home!!!!!!  

[Bonnie and Kona]

Thank you for the link, Camilla. This is the most heart-warming story. Seeing Honey's reaction to seeing Dane was priceless!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Pure joy....it is so wonderful to see such a "happy ending" and what can happen...there really is good in this world and some amazing, giving people.