Honey Update!!

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.

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Permalink Reply by F, Calla & Luca on July 19, 2013 at 3:55pm

Great update, thanks. You are really making tracks. It will be good to settle in one spot for a bit.

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Permalink Reply by DJ & Chance on July 19, 2013 at 3:58pm

Thank you for this latest update on Honey's progress. Love the pic of her favorite morning spot!

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Permalink Reply by Bonnie and Kona on July 19, 2013 at 4:01pm

Looks like Honey has found her spot! Love the photo of her in your lap!

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Permalink Reply by Cheryl and Finnegan on July 19, 2013 at 4:23pm

Thank you for the update with all you have to do! I love that she smiles when she sleeps. She must be having good dreams! Very happy for all of you :)

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Permalink Reply by Ricki and Tara (doodle) on July 19, 2013 at 5:42pm

Thanks for the updates. It looks like she is going to be daddy's girl! It's wonderful to hear that she is adjusting so well to her new life. Hugs to Guinness and Rosco for welcoming her home!

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Permalink Reply by Cathy, Fozzie & Shaggy on July 19, 2013 at 3:55pm

Thank you for thinking about updates while on the road! Honey will have those boys eating out of her paws in no time. I hope the rest of your trip goes well and you can relax a bit at the air station.