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.

[Bonnie and Kona]

Tearing up with joy! Thank you Dane for sharing this beautiful love story with us. It has the best happily-ever-after ending!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Godspeed, Honey. It's been a long and confusing journey, but yes, you are really going HOME! And you've got yourself the best family and the best godparents any doodle could ever ask for. Happy Ever After. :)

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Amen!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Amen!

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Dane, thank you and you are truly the best!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

I love the total body tail wag she has when she is with you Dane!  What a wonderful reunion. So happy for all of you! :)

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

What a sweet reunion! Thank you!

[Becka]

This is the best video ever. I love a happy ending/beginning!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I keep coming back to watch this...it is so uplifting...makes me smile every time.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Loved the reunion video. Honey looks so good and so happy!

[Tammie Ciesielka]

Every time I see an update posted I grab my box of tissues.  I loved the video and pictures.  You both look so happy and I am so happy for all of you.  I can't wait to see the pics of Honey meeting her brothers.  I'm sure I'll need a new box of tissues :)

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

I'm with you Tammie!