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.

[Camilla and Darwin]

This is the best video ever!!!

[Bonnie and Kona]

Dane and Judy, Thank you so much for including all of us on this journey with you. While you, Dr Beam and Sheri and Mike have done the heavy lifting, they rest of us have had the joy of praying for all of you and watching Honey's progress with great joy. What a gift. I hope every day brings strength and progress for healing and bonding for all of you.

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Fabulous video!  Thanks to you and DRC, You can read happiness in that beautiful doodle's movement! She deserved a beautiful forever home!  Thank you giving her a chance!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Happy tears for all of you! Enjoy your new life Honey girl you look fabulous. Thanks to everyone who had a part in Honey's incredible story.

[Leslie and Halas]

This was so beautiful!  I love how she seemed to test the legs a little bit before she really started jumping and turning.  She looks so happy!!!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

This video brought me to happy tears! I am so grateful to everyone who helped make this possible. Happy Freedom Day, Honey. you go girl! 

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

all I can say is WOW! And I just love that wiggle butt!

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

She does have the cutest little wiggle butt doesn't she.  We used to talk about that all the time.

[Jill, Woody & Maxi]

Yet another Honey update that brought me to tears..How beautiful it is to see her run and play!  Thank you to everyone involved!!! <3

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Oh my goodness, look at her go!  She tossed the ball and the tears flowed. From crawling to freedom! What a miracle!  So grateful to EVERYONE who loved and believed in this beautiful girl!  Happy Freedom Day, Honey! 

[Lori, Daphne, Lucy &amp; Pippa]

What an awesome sight! Oh Honey, you beautiful girl! May you have many, many more play days ahead of you!!! You have brought such joy to a lot of people just watching you! May God continue to bless you and your furever family!!!

[a.k.a. Rodney]

MAGICAL!!