logo
Funny Animals Interesting Freaky Pop Culture

Runaway Dog Ends Up Winning Third Place In A Dog Show, Comes Home Proudly With A Rosette

by Sophia

A lost pet is definitely a common nightmare for fur parents, and it's stressful enough to even just think about it. It's not easy to search for every corner, plaster flyers everywhere, and contact a lot of people just to have some kind of lead as to where your cat or dog may have traveled to.

However, sometimes, even if we already do everything on our side to keep them healthy and happy, they may sometimes get scared, confused, or terrified—and sometimes, that's enough of a reason for them to run away. But fret not, though, because sometimes they run away because they are bored and want a change of scenery to entertain themselves.

That may seem like an adventure to them, but there's no denying that the stress always falls upon the hoomans taking care of them! However, fur parents must also ensure that they are always entertained enough so they won't fall into a habit of running away just so they could find something or someone to play with because it can be truly a frustrating experience especially when they do it for the first time.

This one particular dog, however, didn't only cause frustration—but also a sense of pride to its owners because she managed to bag a prize from a dog show after running away...

Meet Bonnie. She's a five-year-old dog who decided to go on a little adventure, which caused her fur parents, Peter and Paula Closier to be stressed out.

Meet Bonnie. She's a five-year-old dog who decided to go on a little adventure, which caused her fur parents, Peter and Paula Closier to be stressed out.SWNS

The pup went missing on a Sunday morning, and gathered a search party as she has been a no-show for hours already.

“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.’”The pup went missing on a Sunday morning, and gathered a search party as she has been a no-show for hours already.SWNS

While her parents were in panic mode, Bonnie was found by a certain John Wilmer, who was on his way to a dog show and brought two dogs of his own.

While her parents were in panic mode, Bonnie was found by a certain John Wilmer, who was on his way to a dog show and brought two dogs of his own.SWNS

He posted the dog on Facebook, saying: “Does anyone know this dog?”

Thanks to the power of social media, the owners were immediately informed of Bonnie's whereabouts so they already knew the dog was safe. John, however, decided to enter Bonnie into the competition along with his two dogs.

“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.He posted the dog on Facebook, saying: “Does anyone know this dog?”SWNS

When John decided to enter Bonnie into a competition, little did he know that he would bag the third place rosette—just look at how proud the little troublemaker is!

“We couldn’t believe it. You could not make it up,” Peter said. “Bonnie was absolutely fine when she got back. She just thought she was having a great day out.”When John decided to enter Bonnie into a competition, little did he know that he would bag the third place rosette—just look at how proud the little troublemaker is!SWNS

Take a look at what people have to say to this wholesome story!

Take a look at what people have to say to this wholesome story!

We want to see it.

We want to see it.

She looks so smug about it, too!

She looks so smug about it, too!

Let's just hope she won't run away without warning next time!

Let's just hope she won't run away without warning next time!

Pitch it to Disney!

Pitch it to Disney!

Probably.

Probably.

What a boss!

What a boss!

The look on her face says it all.

The look on her face says it all.

She just had to run away to fully experience it.

She just had to run away to fully experience it.

Boss Bonnie!

Boss Bonnie!

That was definitely scary for the parents, though!

That was definitely scary for the parents, though!

She's definitely a special one.

She's definitely a special one.

She deserves more rosettes!

She deserves more rosettes!

Could she be a secret agent?

Could she be a secret agent?

She's unstoppable.

She's unstoppable.

Let's face it, we would have been terrified, too—it's a good thing that Bonnie's such a charming girl and even went home with something to brag about! Let's just hope our pets won't pull a Bonnie and give us some heart attacks, but it's absolutely important for us to ensure that they would be entertained even when we leave them be for hours.

Comment down your thoughts, or share this article for all your family and friends to see!

Share this article:

Facebook icon Pinterest icon Tumblr icon Link icon Twitter icon

Related Articles

Cat Collects So Many Neighbor's Shoes, Owner Creates Facebook Group To Return Them

Cat Collects So Many Neighbor's Shoes, Owner Creates Facebook Group To Return Them

Exceptionally Rare "Doomsday Fish" Discovered Off Southern California Coast

Exceptionally Rare "Doomsday Fish" Discovered Off Southern California Coast

Here’s A Look At The World’s Largest Spider That’s Moved Into Northern South America

Here’s A Look At The World’s Largest Spider That’s Moved Into Northern South America

This Beloved Penguin Was Famous For A Fascinating Reason—And The World Is Morning Its Death

This Beloved Penguin Was Famous For A Fascinating Reason—And The World Is Morning Its Death

Lily Allen Gave Up Her Adopted Dog For The Strangest Reason

Lily Allen Gave Up Her Adopted Dog For The Strangest Reason

A Look At The Terrifying Moment Orca Came Into View With Trainer In Its Mouth

A Look At The Terrifying Moment Orca Came Into View With Trainer In Its Mouth

Toronto Zoo Orangutan's Daring Escape Attempt From Outdoor Habitat Caught On Video By Surprised Guests

Toronto Zoo Orangutan's Daring Escape Attempt From Outdoor Habitat Caught On Video By Surprised Guests

Scientists Detect DNA Of Alive Prehistoric Fish In The Connecticut River, Kicking Off A Race To Locate It

Scientists Detect DNA Of Alive Prehistoric Fish In The Connecticut River, Kicking Off A Race To Locate It

Golden Eagle Attacks 20-Month-Old Girl And Three Others In Norway, Leaving Deep Wounds

Golden Eagle Attacks 20-Month-Old Girl And Three Others In Norway, Leaving Deep Wounds

Portland Airport Gains Popularity Online For Its Therapy Liamas

Portland Airport Gains Popularity Online For Its Therapy Liamas

Scientists Poured Cement Into Abandoned Ant Hill And Made Interesting Discovery

Scientists Poured Cement Into Abandoned Ant Hill And Made Interesting Discovery

Gen Z Revamps Animal Shelter’s Marketing, and the Internet Can't Get Enough

Gen Z Revamps Animal Shelter’s Marketing, and the Internet Can't Get Enough

22 Heartwarming Pictures Of Overly Cute Dogs That'll Leave You Grinning From Ear To Ear

22 Heartwarming Pictures Of Overly Cute Dogs That'll Leave You Grinning From Ear To Ear

Artist's Reimagined Disney-Style Pet Portraits Leave Their Owners In Awe

Artist's Reimagined Disney-Style Pet Portraits Leave Their Owners In Awe

From Mischief To Fame—Raccoon Becomes TikTok Sensation

From Mischief To Fame—Raccoon Becomes TikTok Sensation

Veterinarian Sparks Debate By Naming 5 Dog Breeds He’d Avoid

Veterinarian Sparks Debate By Naming 5 Dog Breeds He’d Avoid

Cat’s Apology Card Goes Viral After Vet Visit Gone Wrong

Cat’s Apology Card Goes Viral After Vet Visit Gone Wrong

This Orphaned Kitten’s Plush Mama Is The Cuddle Buddy We All Need

This Orphaned Kitten’s Plush Mama Is The Cuddle Buddy We All Need

Four Pandas Delight Zoo Visitors With An Adorable Tea Party Picnic

Four Pandas Delight Zoo Visitors With An Adorable Tea Party Picnic

50 Rescued Cats and Their Inspiring Makeovers

50 Rescued Cats and Their Inspiring Makeovers

Canadian Border Agents Stunned By Unexpected Find After Peeking Into Mysterious Box From China

Canadian Border Agents Stunned By Unexpected Find After Peeking Into Mysterious Box From China

Cat’s Reluctant Attack On Dog In Funny Video Has Everyone Cracking Up

Cat’s Reluctant Attack On Dog In Funny Video Has Everyone Cracking Up

Heartbroken Dog Abandoned for Being ‘Ugly’ Finds His Angel

Heartbroken Dog Abandoned for Being ‘Ugly’ Finds His Angel

Lonely Shelter Cat Reaches Out For Love, Melting Hearts As He Waits For His Forever Home

Lonely Shelter Cat Reaches Out For Love, Melting Hearts As He Waits For His Forever Home

Stray Feline Mom Takes The Ultimate Risk To Give Her Little Ones A Chance At Survival

Stray Feline Mom Takes The Ultimate Risk To Give Her Little Ones A Chance At Survival

Everyone’s Cracking Up Over This Vet’s Spot-On And Funny Signs About Animals

Everyone’s Cracking Up Over This Vet’s Spot-On And Funny Signs About Animals

Categories

Funny Animals Interesting Freaky Pop Culture

Business

About Us Advertise Contact Us

Legal

Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy DMCA Removal
 Logo
About Us Privacy DMCA Removal Contact Us Terms Funny Animals Interesting Freaky Pop Culture

© 2025 - All Rights Reserved

 logo

Sign In to

facebook icon Sign in with facebook
facebook icon Sign in with google

Or sign in with email

Need an account? Sign Up

Forgot Password?

By creating an account, you agree to the Terms of Service

 logo

Sign Up to

Already have an account? Sign In

By creating an account, you agree to the Terms of Service

Edit profile

User Photo