I will always be grateful for the 2 wonderful dogs, Mikey and Alice, that Bonnie let me take care of.  They are members of my family and I, too, think of Bonnie as their Mother.  Mike, my husband and I met you and Bonnie at the Cracker Barrel last August in Kennesaw to pick up our beloved Alice (Joy).  Ya'll had Indy with you and Bonnie was walking in the parking lot holding little Alice.  Mikey is 6yrs old and Andy was his sire.  You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers over the last months. I feel like you are family because Bonnie told us we were part of her dog family now.  Thank you again for sharing your wonderful dogs with us and you'll probably be seeing us again in the future!  Sending love your way...
 - Vickie Dunagan, Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:21PM

We were heartbroken to hear about Bonnie.  We met her when we picked up our dog Murray about five years ago. Eventhough we only spent an hour or so with her, she left a lasting impression. She told us the names of all her dogs and her love for them and what she did was so very apparent. Bonnie will always hold a special place in our hearts. We think of her as Murray's "mom" and Murray is such an incredible blessing to our family. We couldn't thank her enough for giving him to us. Mike, hope you are healing well.
Mark, Christine, Drew & Kelsey McKenna
 - McKenna Family, Sat, 16 Aug 2008 9:39PM

I was devastated to hear that Bonnie was dead. I mourn her almost as I would my own mother. Bonnie was a strong, beautiful woman inside and out.

My husband Bill died nearly eight years ago. He left a huge Bill-shaped hole in my heart. Amid all the pain, the sorrow, the grieving, there was a tiny flicker of hope and joy. I knew he was in heaven, but a small piece of him was in that Bill-shaped hole; and it grew and grew. As time goes on he is filling that hole with love and memories.

Bonnie’s death has left a Bonnie-shaped hole in my heart. I hurt from the loss of her. But there are tiny flickers of hope and joy:

 She’s now in heaven. I know she is busy greeting loved ones there. I know she is watching over the loved ones who are still here. And she is meeting my Bill for the first time; they are going to get along very well.

 The legacy she leaves behind in her children, her grandchildren and her dogs will continue. She will be remembered for a very long time.

 And, I picture little bits of Bonnie’s smiling spirit traveling literally all over the world, filling up those Bonnie-shaped holes in people’s hearts. We are all better for having known her.

Mike, please, please get better. We need you here. We love you.
 - Barbara Groff, Tue, 18 Mar 2008 7:35PM

I never got a chance to meet you Bonnie. I just got finished reading about you and I still have tears falling. You sound like you were a wonderful women and all of the wonderful things that you have done for dogs. You were a angel here on earth and now you are a angel in Heaven. Taken from us to soon, rest in peace sweet angel, you will never be forgotten.

Best wishes going to Mike for a speedy recovery. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
 - Nikki, Tue, 18 Mar 2008 1:27PM

Bonnie will be missed.  I met her and Mike briefly at Premier a few years back at the terrier racing.  I remember thinking what neat people they were.  Bonnie is walking with the Lord and I am sure looking down with love on her friends and family.  Mike, you get better real quick.  You are much loved in the Rat/AHT community and we all need you to pull through.  Prayers for a speedy recovery.  God Bless.
 - Kate | http://www.imageevent.com/adamsacres, Mon, 17 Mar 2008 5:28AM

Bonnie,I never ever got to know you on this earth but through all of those who did know and love you I have discovered a wonderful human being who smiled all the time and loved people with a passion. I will get to know you one day in a special place..this I know for certain. GOD BLESS YOU as you have Blessed others!
 - Patty @ maxwells rat terriers, Sun, 16 Mar 2008 8:27PM

I will never forget the first time I met Bonnie.. I went up to this adorable woman who I thought was someone else.. and gave her, a complete stranger, to me a HUGE hug.. AFTER I hugged her I realized I didnt have a CLUE who this woman was.. OOPS. She hugged be back completely and thoroughly and then introduced herself! My face must have been 8 shades of Red and I have LOVED this woman with the hugest heart ever since. Bonnie you are so much to all of us..
We all love you.. We all have so many precious incredible UNFORGETABLE memories of you.. your dogs.. you Shared every part of yourself with honesty, love and admiration.
Words can never convey how much this truly hurts to let you go.
You are forever in my heart, my mind and soul.
You gave Everyone of us a gift with your sharing life with us even tho it was just too short.
I love you.
 - Lexie, Sun, 16 Mar 2008 6:24PM

God works in ways we don't always understand.  He called and you left us to walk with him.  You touched the lives of everyone who had the good fortune to cross your path here and we all mourn your passing.  Bless you dear Bonnie, you will be so greatly missed by so many.

My deepest condolences to the family and a special prayer for Mike's recovery.
 - Lynn K. Poston, Sun, 16 Mar 2008 2:07PM