Bandit..Our 1st Family Dog

Bandit was mommy's first dog, her 1st love and 1st furry child.  Bandit is so special to us, the dog who wouldn't do stairs until daddy entered the picture and taught him, the dog who had a crooked nose, the one who loved to suck on a stuffed ball like a pacifier, the one who was mommy's running partner and the one who mommy took everywhere, including the park to play soccer.  He was spunky right up until a couple months ago.  He developed a big sore in his mouth and mommy's gut told her it was more than just an issue with a tooth.  Her gut was right and the dreaded words from the vet took place at that appointment..."It seems to be a tumor."  We knew we didn't have very long but it never seems to be reality until it actually happens.  In the last 2 weeks, things progressed quickly and his spunk was gone.  Sleepovers in the greatroom, cooking him hotdogs to get food into him, lots of car rides, love and tears.  Today was the dreaded day.   We will forever miss you Bandit man.  Hopefully he knows how much he was loved and always will be. 

2002-2015

 

Our last family photos