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"If you look closely, you can see Alex's wings. She really is an angel," wrote Lamplighter Bonnie Keith on a picture of her late Manchester terrier that she sent Morris Animal Foundation a few years ago. She often uses the word angel when she speaks of the animals that have shared her life.
Bonnie has dedicated her life to taking in the worst of the worst rescue cases, and is well-known in her community for her rescue efforts. Local humane shelters call on Bonnie when a dog is too critically ill to receive long-term care at a shelter. She dedicates a great amount of time to caring for dogs that have been shot, beaten, broken, malnourished and neglected. Despite the horrors she has seen, joy fills her voice as she speaks about the care she provides these animals, and the many sleepless nights she spends administering medication and keeping the pups comfortable. We have to wonder, who is the real angel here?
"Most rescue dogs are there because they have been grossly misunderstood," Bonnie said, with Jere (pronounced Jerry) and Miki, two rescued Manchester terriers who currently share her life, at her side. Jere fell in love with Bonnie after his previous owner beat him so badly that he suffered brain damage. Miki came to Bonnie with severe socialization issues that made it difficult for shelters to find an appropriate home for her.
"Manchester terriers were the first dogs to nibble my toes as a small child, and they've held a special place in my heart ever since," Bonnie said. Though she concentrates on dog rescues now, her stories are filled with horses, goats, cats and just about any other animal in need that has crossed her path. Because of this love, Bonnie and a fellow animal lover headed up Prescott Are Animal Life Savers (PAALS), an animal rescue organization.
Bonnie has devoted her life to rescuing animals and takes comfort in knowing that Morris Animal Foundation will continue to make health advancements for the animals she has saved from death's door. To help us provide the tools for better animal health, Bonnie has included Morris Animal Foundation in her estate plans.
"Morris Animal Foundation and those of us in rescue efforts share the common bond of being motivated by our concern about the welfare of animals," Bonnie said. "Many meaningful answers are provided by the Foundation's studies for diseases, genetics and new technology. We are interacting parts of a long and strong chain."
In many dogs' eyes, Bonnie is the life-saving link. Her passion is truly with animals, and we are grateful to have her working with us to improve animal health.
