06/29/2025
BONNIE HAS BEEN WAITING OVER 566 DAYS…
One of the most overlooked pups at the shelter.
Why?
Because Bonnie is a black dog.
It’s a sad reality in shelters everywhere black dogs are the most overlooked. They don’t photograph as well. They blend into the shadows. And despite their sweet, loyal hearts, they’re often passed up for flashier colors. Bonnie is proof of that.
Bonnie has been with us for over 566 days. That’s more than a year and a half of watching other dogs come and go while she continues to wait behind kennel bars. She’s approximately 4 years old, full of life, full of love and still invisible to adopters.
She was returned from a foster stay and came back with an A+ report. Everyone who spends time with Bonnie says the same thing: she’s fun, affectionate, and just wants to be loved.
Bonnie’s true joy in life is playing fetch and splashing in the water. Give her a tennis ball and she’s entertained for hours but toss that ball with her, and she’ll be the happiest girl in the world. She doesn’t guard her toys, and when she’s not playing, her favorite thing in the world is a good back rub and cuddles from her people. She absolutely adores humans.
Because of her personality, Bonnie needs to be the only dog in the home but trust us, she’ll give you more than enough love to fill the house.
It’s time this beautiful, joyful soul gets the attention she deserves. She is one of our longest residents, and she’s a favorite among staff and volunteers for a reason.
Please share. Please foster. Please adopt.
For more information about Bonnie, reach out to Auz at 941-380-4512
Or Kim at +1 (941) 773-7552
For foster please contact:
Lauren Tyron
[email protected]
Manatee County Animal Welfare Address: 305 25th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221 Phone: (941) 742-5933 [email protected]
Hours: Monday-Saturday 12-6; Sunday 12-4