BONNIE’S RACE, AND THE STORY OF BONNIE (continuation).

DECISIONS It was decided that when the time came Bonnie was to have her usual routine, with the drug used for euthanasia introduced into the drip to gently put her to sleep. That’s what eventually happened when a womb infection meant that the toxin levels in her body rose too high for her system to cope with. The previous week she had a small seizure due to the toxins in her system and we knew she was then very much on borrowed time. When she had another, Senior Vet Jeremy admitted her overnight, and gently inserted the catheter in the usual way.

Siriol re-examined her the next morning and the decision was made to quietly send her to sleep Bonnie knew nothing about it.

A proper end for a faithful friend who was loved by, and photographed with, the many people who met her.

During the last year of her short 10 year life she had brought hope and inspiration to countless cancer sufferers, and immense pleasure to literally thousands of others who watched her and the others perform. The Team have heard from several of the many people who shared Bonnie’s illness and came to see her after her performances, and all say they were strengthened and heartened by her courage and example.

Bonnie will never be forgotten, especially at Christmas when that sleigh comes out!!