Bonnie Bonnet……You came into my life on October 16, 2010. I had lost my other Boston Terrier, Molly on September 12, 2010. I wasn’t really looking to adopt another dog so quickly, but I was notified about a three yr. old Boston that was needed a home. When I inquired about that dog, I was informed that she had already been adopted. But then I was told that there was another Boston who was older, and that was you, Bonnie. I was told that you were an eleven yr old healthy girl with cataracts. I just spent 2 yrs taking care of Molly who had multitudes of eye issues, so I wasn’t sure I could handle that again so soon. I drove to the adoption clinic to meet you along with your new dog sisters, Jasmin and Sissy. As soon as I saw you I knew I would be taking you home with me. And I did… You came to live with me, your four new dog sisters, and Maggie the cat.
You fit right in with the rest of the gang, it was like you had been here all your life. There was many times when I wished that you had been with me from puppyhood. You had kind of rough life, losing your guardian after being with her for nine yrs., then being dumped at the shelter by her husband after she passed because he claimed you kept peeing on the rug. Then you ended up being pulled from the shelter by a wonderful group of people who placed you in foster care. You were adopted and thought you had a forever home, but that guardian ended up getting ill, so back you went into foster care for a while, then you were placed yet again into a new foster home. Then I adopted you and you were with me for only 18 months until you crossed the “Rainbow Bridge”. Certainly not long enough Bonnie, but I was glad that I was able to give you a loving home even though it was only for a short time. I knew your body was growing tired, but I never expected to lose you so soon. It was quite a shock for me when I came home from running errands and found that you had passed away. I was only gone for a little over an hour and you were fine when I left. I’m sorry that I wasn’t with you when you passed, maybe you waited for me
to go just like Molly did.
I will miss the way you always barked to let me know that you wanted something. You would bark to be let outside, to be placed on the bed, or on the chair, and whined until I covered you with your favorite blanket. I will miss hearing you snore while you slept on the bed with me or in your bed next to mine every night. I will miss the way you used to strut in after being outside, I nicknamed you “Diva” because you acted liked one and had me wrapped around your paw. We all miss you, especially you sister, Jasmin. Jasmin would go out with you as if she were watching out for you because you couldn’t see well anymore, no matter what time of the day or night, or how many times you went out,
she was right there with you.
I hope that you are with my other girls who have already crossed the “Rainbow Bridge”.
Jillian, Missy, Molly, and Whiskey.
Rest in Peace Bonnie Bonnet, you will always hold a special place in my heart. I will miss you and think of you everyday. It was an honor to have been your guardian. I will miss and think of you everyday, till we meet again my little Bonnie.
With all my love,
| Bonnie Bonnet |
| 16, Apr 2012 |
| Denise Elmendorf |