December is a special time of year, and if Bonnie could turn her barks into words, she’d surely agree!
This sweet street pup had a rough end to 2023. She was found wandering the streets of Oklahoma City with her best friend, Clyde.
These two were inseparable, spending every moment side by side. Even at the shelter, Bonnie and Clyde stayed loyal to each other—until the heartbreaking day they had to say goodbye for good.
The Best Buds In The World
Source: Stillwater Animal Welfare
There’s something incredibly touching about the way street dogs look out for one another. When Bonnie and Clyde were rescued by the kind team at Stillwater Animal Welfare in Oklahoma, they refused to be separated.
Most rescue dogs tend to drift apart as they settle into shelter life and gain independence, but not these two. Their unshakable bond and unwavering loyalty amazed everyone, and the team was thrilled to care for them as a pair.
Source: Catherine Swinsky
Bonnie and Clyde’s past remains a mystery. They were found on the streets in rough shape, needing urgent care. Both dogs were diagnosed with heartworms and required extensive medical treatment to get back on their paws.
The good news? This inseparable duo responded to treatment remarkably well. In just a few days, they began to open up, showing their true, loving personalities.
Bonnie and Clyde quickly became the shelter’s sweethearts, showering everyone with affection and endless kisses— their way of saying thank you for a second chance at life.
Source: Catherine Swinsky
Bonnie thrived during her first month at the shelter. Her team shared an update on Facebook, writing:
“Bonnie came to us as a stray with her brother and was never claimed… She is about 45 pounds. Bonnie is heartworm positive. She is good with other dogs so far and loves food.”
Just as Bonnie had fully settled in and started embracing her new life with Clyde, everything changed—her brother was adopted. He found a wonderful home with a loving family, but his departure left Bonnie heartbroken.
Without Clyde by her side, Bonnie completely shut down. She lay in her kennel, uninterested in everything around her, waiting for her brother to return.
“Bonnie is all alone since her brother got adopted, and she definitely misses having a sibling to cuddle with,” SAW shared on Facebook.
Happily Ever After
Source: Stillwater Animal Welfare
Adjusting to life without Clyde was tough for Bonnie. She longed for her brother and didn’t know how to move forward. But then, the magic of December stepped in!
Just when she needed it most, a wonderful woman named Brayden Routh arrived at the shelter. She wanted to meet Bonnie—and give her the loving home she deserved.
Bonnie and Brayden connected instantly. It was clear that Bonnie was overjoyed to meet her new mom, as if she had been waiting for her all along. Without hesitation, they set off together—Bonnie finally on her way to the loving home she deserved.
Source: Brayden Routh
Bonnie finally found the loving family and cozy home she deserved—a place where she could truly be herself. Even better, she gained a big sister, a Blue Heeler named Tally.
In just a few days, Bonnie’s world transformed. She blossomed into a whole new dog, full of life and ready for new adventures. And with Tally by her side, she’d never have to face them alone!
Source: Brayden Routh
Bonnie’s first few days in her new home were filled with excitement. She met plenty of new friends and quickly became the family’s beloved sweetheart. After so long, her true personality finally shined through, bringing pure joy to her new mom.
“She’s in great hands! Tuckered out from a big day of making new friends,” Brayden shared in a Facebook comment, grateful to see Bonnie so happy and loved.
Once a heartbroken pup struggling to move forward, Bonnie has now found her happily ever after. Today, she’s thriving, loved, and ready for every new adventure that comes her way!