Dog the Bounty Hunter's Daughter Updates After Devastating Home Fire
Bonnie Chapman is still reeling after a devastating fire destroyed her home and left several of her pets dead. Chapman wasn't home during the blaze, working and unable to make any helpful impact.
She shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram on Friday, expressing the significance of the loss in relation to her mother's passing only a few years ago. "On the evening of April 25th, my furry family joined my mother in heaven," Chapman wrote. "My mother loved my pets, and I know she is showering them with love. My heart is obliterated."
"While I was at work, a tragic fire started within my home. They passed swiftly and without injury," she continued. "As many of you have seen, my furry family is my everything. To know they passed without me will hang with me for the rest of my life. I gave all of them a wonderful life filled with treats, salmon, long nature walks, steak, chicken, and endless nights filled with cuddling."
She went on to give a small tribute to each of her furry friends. "Each of their lives meant the world to me and kept me going every day. Merlyn helped me realize there's still hope in life even when you may lose a limb; Plum taught me that every human deserves love; Sophie taught me that even in old age, there's still so much to look forward to and that old dogs can learn new tricks," Chapman emotionally added. "Azriel taught me how determination can help you achieve anything; Nyssa taught me that no matter how small you are, life is worth getting excited about, and Stokley taught me that life is too short to stress out."
"I cherished every moment I spent with these babies and am devastated that I wasn't able to save them. I would have given my life for any of them...Until we meet again, my babies, I miss you all with every fiber of my being," Chapman closed her lengthy statement. The touching, full statement can be read on her Instagram page.
Chapman provided a follow-up in June, sharing a photograph she admitted made her feel a bit emotional. "This photo brings back such strong emotions when I reflect on the immense happiness I felt this day. It was merely three days before the devastating fire, and I had been eagerly planning to take Sophie to the dog park and spending the day in the sun," Chapman captioned the photo. "In the aftermath of the fire, I managed to salvage the last remnants of my security footage, where Sophie and Plum faithfully stuck by my side as I took out the trash that fateful morning...I miss all my furry babies each and every day, and I would have given anything to have them back in my arms. Though my heart still bears a tremendous void, those closest to me have reassured me that I provided them with the best possible life, and I find solace in that."
The loss is only the latest emotional hurdle the young Chapman daughter has had to avoid. Beth Chapman's passing left a massive crater with her family, especially her daughters. Chapman has also been at odds with her father, former reality star Duane Chapman, since his new marriage created distance within the clan. All the best to her after this tragedy.