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Have you ever experienced a dream that was as grand, dazzling, and thrilling? one which sends your heart thumping? If so, you are probably aware of the isolation that results from having a dream that just exists in your heart and thoughts. Running away in search of happiness is the only way to get it. then wait for a man to stop and take you to the location of your dreams as you sit by the side of the road. One day, a small dog made this decision and ran away from home, only to return later that day bearing a medal from a dog competition. It combines talent and grace. Before we start the amusing narrative, I’d want to know what your dream is, dear reader. I want to know. Simply post a question in the comments section if you want to know mine. We greatly value your opinions and comments, but enough already—time for a narrative!
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Bonnie, a five-year-old beagle-cross, decided that life was more interesting outside the fence of her home in Bolney, West Sussex, so she skedaddled away as soon as she saw an opening. Her dog-parents, Peter and Paula Closier, didn’t find the situation amusing whatsoever.
They noticed their pup missing Sunday morning, July 10. They told The Argus that they were in the middle of preparing food for Bonnie and their other dog Cleo when she disappeared. “We thought maybe she is not interested in food and did a full search of the house. I could not see her,” Peter said. “I was walking back to the kitchen when I saw the gate had swung and I thought ‘oh no.’”
A search party, made up of their two daughters and neighbors, quickly gathered together to find the missing dog. Peter and Paula even called the police, local vets and dog warden in a desperate attempt to find their beloved Bonnie.
Three hours later, there was still no sign of her. “We were frantic as we live right by a main road. Bonnie used to be a street dog and we were so worried she wouldn’t have known to come back,” Paula explained to the BBC.
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The dog was chilling on the side of the road while the humans were in a panic. Minutes after Bonnie had run off, John Wilmer, who had two dogs of his own and was traveling to a dog show in Felbridge, Surrey, observed the abandoned puppy and decided to stop by. He made the decision to use Facebook to try and track down Bonnie’s owners, posting: “Does anyone know this dog?” As soon as they got in touch with John, the family’s concerns vanished. John decided to put her, along with his two dogs, in a competition for best rescue dog after reassuring Peter and Paula that their puppy was safe.
“She was such a lovely dog, I thought it’d be good to enter her,” John told the BBC. “I was in a bit of a rush to get there when we found Bonnie and put her in the car,” hence why he couldn’t bring her straight back to her family.
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And what do you know – she finished with a third place rosette. “We couldn’t believe it. You could not make it up,” Peter said, as he recalled his pup arriving home with a prize. “Bonnie was absolutely fine when she got back. She just thought she was having a great day out.”
At the age of one, Bonnie was taken off the streets of Crete. Cleo, another Greek island rescue, has earned three rosettes at dog exhibitions for Greek dogs. Since Bonnie had never participated in a performance before, it seemed that she merely wanted to learn more about them.
“We never pursued dog shows with Bonnie. We should do it now,” Peter said. “When she was missing I had five different outcomes in my head, the best being that she came back. This was even better than that, she came back with a rosette.” Paula added jokingly: “It’s a shame she didn’t come first in the show.”
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Although this story is humorous and wholesome, the fear that comes with a pet running away is no joking matter. Family handyman explained that the search should start as soon as you notice your pet gone. If they’ve only been gone for minutes, chances are they’re still close by, just as Bonnie was.
They suggest opening all gates and putting food out to entice the K9s back. Use positive recall words to lure them, like ‘peanut butter,’ or if your dog loves car rides, start your car and gun the engine a little. While you’re out searching, think strategically – pups tend to end up going to familiar places.
But if an hour goes by with no pup in sight, get on the phone and alert every shelter and kennel within a 60-mile radius of your home. Call your local animal control and police department, as patrolling officers will be able to keep their eyes out. Make sure to provide these agencies with an accurate description and a recent photograph of your lost dog.
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Make sure everyone is aware of the current situation by posting photos and details on social media and handing out flyers. assemble a search team, provide them with dog treats and a picture of the dog, and caution them not to chase the animal since this might cause it to flee.
Obviously, having done your research will make the search much simpler. Microchips, ID tags, and smart collars can end up being your greatest friends. The likelihood of finding your dog happy and secure is high even without all of this. Most essential, don’t panic since it will just make things worse, advises Amber King of iHeartDogs. Best wishes go out to Bonnie and her family, and we can’t wait to watch all the fantastic things they accomplish. Bonnie is a gifted young lady, that much is evident. Wishing you all a wonderful day and seeing you in the next!
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