Bonnie is a gentle, shy beauty who arrived in the UK in September 2024. She’s made great strides since being in her foster home, but she is still learning to trust the world around her. Bonnie and her brother Clyde were born to Lulu, a wonderful mother, and if their character reflects theirs, these two are destined to be incredible dogs.

Bonnie has a glorious black coat that takes on a deep brown hue in the summer, making her a stunning sight. She is about to turn 3 years old in January 2025 and is a medium-large dog, weighing 29-30 kg. Bonnie is a sweet and affectionate girl who craves human companionship. Once she trusts you, she’s all about showing her love — wagging her tail, showering you with kisses, and following you around like a shadow. Despite her initial nervousness, she’s a heartbreaker who will steal your heart the moment she lets you in.

In her foster home, Bonnie has shown herself to be fully house-trained and a very gentle dog. However, she finds the hustle and bustle of the outside world quite intimidating. Having lived in a remote sanctuary in Turkey, she hasn’t been socialized to busy environments and is nervous around traffic, crowds, and too many people. She walks beautifully on a lead but will feel much more at ease in a quiet, rural home where she doesn’t have to deal with the overwhelming noise of urban life.

Bonnie is friendly with other dogs, getting along well with the resident dog in her foster home. While she can be a bit shy when meeting new dogs, she enjoys running and playing on a long lead, always keeping an eye on her human. Her recall is coming along nicely, and she’s a bright girl who will continue to thrive with some patience and gentle training.

Bonnie does seem to feel more comfortable with women, likely because her primary caregiver in the sanctuary was female. While she’s open to men, it may take her some time to feel fully secure with them. For this reason, we recommend a female adopter or a home where the male is patient and understanding of Bonnie’s shy nature.

Although Bonnie may be initially reserved and withdrawn, she has so much to give. With time, patience, and love, she will become the loving, loyal companion we know she is meant to be. She can live as an only dog or with another dog (ideally a male), and she is also good with cats and older, calm children.

Bonnie is currently in foster care in the Eastbourne area and is available for visits. She is on a raw diet, which has greatly improved the condition of her coat, and her adopter is encouraged to continue with this diet as it suits her well.

All our dogs, including Bonnie, are tested for Brucella, Leishmaniasis, Anaplasma, Heartworm, and E-Canis before travel. Signed vet certificates and results will be provided.

Bonnie is ready to find her forever home — a place where she can blossom and be loved for the gentle soul she is. If you think you can offer Bonnie the calm, loving environment she needs, please get in touch. She’s waiting to meet her special someone.