Bonnie Blue

Day One

I'm pretty sure that after all of my failed attempts at pet ownership I should have just given up. But once I make my mind up about something it takes more than a little heart break and disappointment to stop me. I decide the way to go is through a pet store. There are horrible stories about puppy mills and animal cruelty associated with pet stores, but those puppies need homes too. I found a store that had a good reputation. They also give health guarantees and, with my track record, I thought was a plus. They had a mini schnauzer that I wanted. He would grow to be a medium size and that would fit well in my apartment. I did not want a small dog. I walked past a window of Yorkies and there was one that caught my eye because she was super cute and different than the others, but I kept walking... a Yorkie would be on that list of dogs I don't want along with a Chihuahua. My friend Kelly was with me and she finally convinced me to just hold the Yorkie (she had noticed the same one). She was sweet and alert and already full of personality. She was 4 months old and 1.8 pounds, and I was in love. It didn't matter to me that she was the most expensive dog in the store.



Bonnie's favorite place



I named her Bonnie Blue, one of my favorite names from Gone with the Wind. She is spunky and smart and if my love for her is anything like the love a mother has for a child I am scared to actually have a kid of my own. She is so cute that when we are out I get offers from people who want to buy her from me.

Bonnie just celebrated her first birthday. She is full grown, weighing a total of 3.8 pounds. If any other small dog were offered to me I wouldn't take it, but I am so glad that I took that tiny puppy out of the store window. All of the experiences from Smokey to Layla were worth it because they brought me a precious angel of a puppy.

Halloween 2011