Time4ANap Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) Rocket's Mom was friends on Facebook with Miss Donna from Bow Wow Bonnets. Over the years, many of our hound friends here on GT have had their heads adorned with her creations. Miss Donna's husband posted the announcement of her passing about an hour ago. We are so sorry for the loss of Miss Donna, and send our sincere sympathy to her family and friends. . (Corrrection - the post was made by her son, Rick.) I know that there will be some of our good friends from the bridge there to meet her, all wearing their finest hat. In tribute to her, please post your hound in his or her Bow Wow Bonnets creations. Screenshot From Facebook: Rocket in one of Miss Donna's custom hats. Edited January 8, 2016 by Time4ANap Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 my angel Tuffy Quote Our first greyhound, Tuffy: You will always be there with us my angel! Tuffy greyhound-dataOtis greyhound-data Abbey greyhound-data"When you open your minds to the impossible, sometimes you find the truth." W.Bishop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AmberGusDad Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Godspeed..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 How sad. RIP, Donna. Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 How very sad. RIP Donna. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 We have a couple of her hats, too. I am so sorry to read this. I wonder, was she sick, does anyone know? Feeling very sad right now. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Very sad news. Condolences to her family and friends. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4greytful Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Very sad. We had several of her hats as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 We have a couple of her hats, too. I am so sorry to read this. I wonder, was she sick, does anyone know? Feeling very sad right now. I think she was sick. Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 This is so sad. Donna was an incredibly warm, caring woman who touched so many lives. My heart goes out to her family. She made Pal's Pilgrim Hat in 2004, Sorella's birthday hat in 2013, and these .... Godspeed Donna, so many hounds will be at the Bridge to hug you. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 We have a couple of her hats, too. I am so sorry to read this. I wonder, was she sick, does anyone know? Feeling very sad right now. I don't know the whole history but I know that she had several periods of health problems the last few years and got to a point where she couldn't operate the hat business. I know there are a few folks here who were very close to her and we would sometimes hear updates about her through some of them at events. She was huge part of GreyTalk and greyhound life in general for many years. She will be missed by many. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 She was in the hospital for an extended period just a few months ago, and had been in and out for varying lengths of time before that. I never did hear/see what was wrong. I also thought Rick was her son??? Many of you will remember our boy, Dude, who we lost to osteo in 2011. Here's his Pirate hat - complete with parrot! And Pimpmaster Dude Barbeekew Chef Dude Rat Pak Dude I don't have pics of the other BowWowBonnets we have loaded in the Bucket, but we have a tiara, a baseball hat, a fedora, a straw summer hat, and other pirate bandanas. Donna was always so clever and could take an idea and make it really come to life! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Yes, Rick is her son. She had congestive heart failure for a few years. When she stopped making hats she told me she wanted to make one last one for Lexie since Lexie visit hospice patients. It was a purple hat to match the colors of the hospice organization. I felt so blessed. She was a heart warming person. She will be missed dearly. Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Oh no....I haven't been on Facebook much so I didn't see the posting. Donna always made a point to post on my threads about our dogs. She will be greatly missed. Here's Phaelin in his Bow Wow Bonnet: Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Godspeed, Donna. We will do our best to honor your wishes, and we will treasure the hats we have. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 A very talented woman, a very sad loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Nina's senorita hat was one of Donna's creations. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 I have a large box of her hats that we used at our M&Gs when Laura & I ran an adoption group. She made us many wonderful hats & was so nice to deal with. I'm sorry to see this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beledi Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Donna RIP and prayers for the family. Quote "Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the day comes God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man." Persian Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 The Blues Brothers, Fuzzy and Paul. They are both gone now, too. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Bridge angel Loca Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 She will be missed. Donna made Scarlett's and Rhett's hats for the 2004 Beer 'n Biscuit Ball in Dewey. Quote Annette, mom to Banjo (AJN Spider Man) & Casey (kitty), wife to Roy. Mom to bridgekids: Wheat (GH), Icabod (GH), Scarlett (Cab's Peg Bundy), Rhett (Kiowa Day Juice), Dixie (Pazzo Dixie), Pogo/Gleason (Rambunctious), and Miriam (Miriam of Ruckus) and Spooky, Taffy, Garfield, & Lefty (kitties) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Made me misty -- win and rivie won a costume contest in their bow wow bonnets . Donna put lots of love in each of her creations and seemed genuinely pleased when you contacted her to let her know how you loved her handiwork -- I know my bridge babies were there waiting to give Donna a big roo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Donna was such a lovely and kind person, I am so sorry to hear this. She made a couple of hats for me to use as donations and they were both just gorgeous. Not sure if I still have photos, I'll look. She had a great eye for design and made sure every detail was just right. May her beautiful spirit rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Oh, how sad. My condolences to all who knew her. Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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