Mr. Bones Has Left the Building!

Mr. Bones has been quite a legend at Best Friends for a long, long time. 13 years! He came in October of 1995 from Puerto Rico.The one thing, though, that always kept him out of a home was the fact that he doesnt get along with other animals. Everybody who loved him had at least one pet. Then came Sharon Sowada of Ellicott City, Maryland. She came out to visit the sanctuary for a few days. But Mr. Bones changed all that with the first sleepover. There was something about the goofy grin he gave her. It was Mr. Bones or nothing! By the end of her stay, she knew she wanted to adopt him.When the time finally came to take Mr. Bones home, caregivers and fans were excited. Maybe thats an understatement. People practically named a new holiday after the occasion. This guy had some serious friends! Not the least of which is a group of three pals from New Jersey, known collectively as "The Jersey Girls."Wanting to be part of the big occasion, the Jersey Girls decided to raise money for the big road trip. They set up a donation fund and within 28 days raised $3,150 for Mr. Bones. See, we told you he has lots of friends! By the time Sharon rolled out of town, she was starting to realize just what a celebrity she had adopted. Congratulatory signs hung everywhere. "Mr. Bones has left the building!" was a favorite. He had a steady stream of well-wishers to say goodbye.

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[annick8713]

yesss, im so happy for him!

[rjdstw]

RIP Mr. Bones. Good to see you had 4 Months of home life before you passed away what a distinguished old man you were loved by many.

[greenpalaka]

i dont want to be rude or anything like that.. but i think what she did was wrong, i think mr bones has been living in this shelter for many years, certain phsycological attachments has been made, it will only complicate an old dog's life.. thtas why i think it died for onlya short 4months in the adopted home

[myboydodger]

how sweet! i want a senior dog someday. i love that woman for thinking of a older pet, we need more like her! what a beautiful soul

[Erica307]

I am SO HAPPY for Mr.Bones, God Bless everyone at Dogtown, and all the people who help animals.

[musicvideosthatsuck]

I'm so happy to hear Mr. Bones has found his forever home. I was sad at the end of the DogTown ep to hear he was still waiting. He's a good boy and deserves a loving home. Great work, Best Friends!

[planes100]

wonderful i hope we all get a update cheers from australia

[sharlene123charlie]

oh old Bones. Great to hear. I hope you keep us informed on his new forever home! Love ya Bones!! Congrats!

[wolfenklaue]

Congratulations to Mr. Bones on a wonderful new furever home!!

[juh1007]

congratulations mr. bones!