Bonnie was a special needs rescue. She was crippled in her back legs.

Nancy took on the task of becoming her foster & taking her back & forth to the vets & hospital. She fell in love with her & decided to adopt her & tried so hard to save her life & make her happy.

Thank you Nancy for giving this girl the best times in her life she probably ever knew.

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Bonnie joined all of our other Fur Angels in heaven early this morning. She went very quietly in her sleep. Nicky was laying beside her, with his head across her neck.

I knew her time was close, because she was not eating well, and at times even refusing to eat at all. Yesterday I got up very early, so I could get Bonnie all comfy before leaving. She was alert, she refused breakfast (she ate a good dinner the
evening before). She drank a good amount of water. She seemed comfortable and content, but I was on pins and needles till I got home.
When I got back, she raised her head and greeted me. I changed her bed,gave her a nice sponge bath, and diapered her. She seemed to be herself..she really enjoyed the baths and comfy clean blankets. She refused food again, but was still drinking as normal. I knew from
experience that if she continued to refuse food, the end was near. I spent the entire evening with her. We watched TV and I petted her head. I told her she was such a good friend and not too worry, I would take care of her. I slept in my recliner, right beside her (I have slept in my bed
only 6 times since she came to me.) I went to sleep at 12:30, a heavy heart. I was pretty sure today would be the day I would have to make a very difficult decision. But I prayed she would surprise me and eat breakfast in the morning. I woke up a few times, and each time Bonnie was sleeping comfortably. At 7:00AM I sat straight up. I was wide awake. All the critters were sound asleep. I looked at Bonnie, and I could see she was not breathing. When I touched her, her body was still warm, so I
knew she hadn't been gone very long. Little Nicky was right there with her. I had a good cry, and then I thanked God for taking that her body is young again. I know she is running and playing. I also know that she will be waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge. What a wonderful day that will be!

I am still kind of numb. I don't know what to do with myself. Such a large part of my time went to her. I never regretted bringing her into my home and heart. I will miss the gratitude and love, I always saw in her eyes. She was a wonderful example of taking what life gives you and making the most of it. I love her so much.

Nancy