<BGSOUND SRC="Fame.mid" LOOP="INFINITE"> Something To Bark About!

All Bowwow Bonnet wearers are special. There is no doubt about that! You can't look at a dog in a hat and not smile! That's why they are so popular for nursing home visits, meet and greets,parades, pictures, etc. But every once and awhile some pups get extra special attention and when I hear about it I am just elated! So, this page will be dedicated to the pups that are in the "spotlight" to become one of my famous Bowwow Bonnets "STARS"



Here is the lovely Hillary Dalton in her Frilly Tiger Lily hat. She won the title of Best Easter Hat when she attended South Carolina GPA's Greyhound Easter Egg Hunt & Fun Day.



Doesn't Shelby Lou look elegant in her Grandest Lady hat? Her full page photo can be seen in the fall issue of MODERN DOG Magazine on page 30. Way to go pretty girl!



Meet the amazing Genie Derf. I had the honor of making her birthday hats to celebrate her 19th birthday! Her story, written by her Mom, Neena, was published in the Manatee Herald Tribune.

Eight years ago, Greyhound Pets of America/Tampa Bay's Volunteers set up a tent at a local craft fair to promote adoptions of retired racing dogs. We were immediately drawn to the group of amazingly beautiful, graceful, elegant dogs in need of good homes. One pup, Genie, particularly stood out to us. We remember how she patiently and proudly stood as we were told her story. We learned that she was 11 years old and newly retired after five years of running and five years of breeding. Captivated by her big, brown, beautiful eyes, "bunny soft" coat and wonderful smile, my husband, Tim, announced, "She belongs in our home." That day proved to be the luckiest of our lives, as Genie actually saved my husband's life. About two years after her adoption, Genie had a regular veterinary appointment one Sunday afternoon. Later, at 3:30 a.m., Genie urgently rattled her tags, nudged and woke me up. She never does that! I thought she might be sick from the shots and rushed to take her outside. To my shock, she led me to my husband, passed out at the other end of the house. He had an internal bleeding problem, and had hemorrhaged to the point that doctors say he was 10 minutes from death. I would have slept through it all if it weren't for our miracle dog, Genie. We truly believe that Genie chose us to be her family. She had a definite purpose at the end of her magnificent racing career that she was destined to fulfill. Genie was meant to be our miracle. On May 8, our Genie turned an amazingly healthy and happy 19 years young. A greyhound's normal life span is 10 to 13 years. Genie is a true ambassador for greyhound adoptions, and proof positive that older pets in need deserve loving homes. At every event Genie attends, she amazes us all. She continues to be very energetic, bright-eyed, loving, smart and gorgeous. We are truly proud of our little girl, and she is loved more than words can ever express.



Linda Hanzlik's handsome boy Kai, wore his Surfer Dude hat to the "Fur Ball",this year which was a fundraiser to support a no kill shelter. Linda writes " He was a hit!!! A great time for a good cause."



Here are 2 of Sharon Dodson's girls making the rounds at a nursing home in Fargo. Sharon takes some of her gang every Friday night to visit the residents. Sadie is wearing her Wild Irish Rose hat and wondering why Peanut is getting all the attention! Sadie is my inspiration for all the feathered hats I create.



Here's Elizabeth Paquette's beautiful girl Mazie and her friend Henry. Elizabeth wrote "Your cleopatra hat was a terrific success this past weekend here in West Palm Beach, Florida. Mazie and her friend, Henry, won first place in the costume contest at The Peggy Adams Rescue Center's "March for the Animals". They make a terrific Mark Antony and Cleo!! Many thanks! Elizabeth Paquette & Mazie



Meet puppy Holman! This precious little guy is in training to be a service dog. He is with Canine Companions for Independence. His puppy raiser Joan will have him for seventeen months and then he will be returned to the north central region facilities where he will go for more advanced training. She says he's getting big fast, is very smart and is learning his basics quite quickly. Way to go Holman! PUPDATE on Holman and updated big boy picture...He is off to college as of last Friday. Joan took him to Columbus, Ohio where he will getting more advanced training.LAST HOLMAN UPDATE! He completed his training, graduated and was matched to a 5 year old boy with severe disabilities.What an amazing boy! All the best Holman! You deserve it!



Meet Jeanne Liedtka's beautiful girl Ellie. She donned her nurses cap to make an appearance at the Chicagoland Pet Expo and got her picture taken for the Chicago Tribune. She is a real star in more ways than one.



The song you are listening to is " FAME"

Feel free to sing along!

Fame! I'm gonna live forever. I'm gonna learn how to fly, High! I feel it coming together, People will see me and cry Fame! I'm going to make it to heaven, Light up the sky like a flame, Fame! I'm gonna live forever, Baby remember my name, Remember, Remember, Remember, Remember, Remember, Remember. Fame! I'm gonna live forever, Baby remember my name, Remember, Remember, Remember, Remember, Remember, Remember.