In memory of Bandit.

#1 Postby **coriolis** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:51 pm

We had some guests over on New Years eve, and there was some confusion about a door getting closed properly. Our two lovely pit bulls grabbed the opportunity and bolted. Our spirited girl is always up for a good time and is always the leader. The thing is, she's also wiley and can look out for ourself. Bandit was always the follower. Not exactly a doofus, but trusting. If he got loose he wouldn't go far. But once Beauty took off, Bandit was right there with her. They were gone for two nights. We called the police, SPCA, and the county 911 center. On Monday morning we got a call: "we have your dogs!" But there was hesitancy in the voice. After a long story, I realized that Beauty was ok, but Bandit was hit by a car and didn't make it. They brought him over in the back of their truck. It was so hard seeing him like that. The big baby. He had such a big heart for a dog. Definitely like one of our own kids. We took him to the SPCA and paid for a cremation. The family wanted his ashes. I think that it's a little creepy, but I went along with it. I think back about Bandit. He was such a good dog. Dang it.

#2 Postby **O Town** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:59 pm

Aww man. Sorry to hear that, what a sad story. At least you were able to see him one more time, and got Beauty back safe and sound. I am sure she misses him too.

RIP Bandit.

Skywatch_NC · #3 Postby **Skywatch_NC** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:08 pm

So very sorry Ed and family. :cry:

Eric

Miss Mary · #4 Postby **Miss Mary** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:11 pm

Ed - so sorry for your loss. Beauty I bet misses him too. What a way to start the New Year......you have my sympathies.

Mary

#5 Postby **vbhoutex** » Wed Jan 04, 2006 11:50 pm

That really sucks Ed!!!! Thank goodness you at least got Beauty back.

kevin · #6 Postby **kevin** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 12:03 am

I'm sorry to hear that Coriolis, dogs are some of the best people and friends we meet on earth.

Rainband · #7 Postby **Rainband** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 12:24 am

Ed. I am so sorry for your loss

#8 Postby **DaylilyDawn** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 6:38 am

I am so sorry to hear of Bandit's loss. Keep the memeories of him close to your heart and he will be with you forever.

arkess7 · #9 Postby **arkess7** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 7:04 am

Oh so sorry......

#10 Postby **Pburgh** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 8:46 am

Ed, I'm so sorry. He sounds like he was such a good dog.
((HUGS)) for you and your family.
Karan

#11 Postby **azskyman** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:13 am

Sorry to hear about the unfortunate turn of events, Ed...and especially sorry to hear about your loss of Bandit.

Skywatch_NC · #12 Postby **Skywatch_NC** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 10:36 am

In memory of Bandit:

"They called him the BANDIT...They called him the BANDIT!" 8-)

A song from Smokey & The Bandit! :wink:

Eric

HurricaneGirl · #13 Postby **HurricaneGirl** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:11 am

Sorry to hear about your family losing Bandit. That's so sad...

TexasStooge · #14 Postby **TexasStooge** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:21 am

So sorry for your loss. :cry:

#15 Postby **Stephanie** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 12:42 pm

Oh Ed! I'm SOOO SORRY!! I know how much you love your dogs. :cry:

I felt the same way about having Derby cremated, but I actually feel comforted knowing that he is in the house with me and not buried outside in the cold.

HurricaneGirl · #16 Postby **HurricaneGirl** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 12:57 pm

Stephanie, I'll probably do the same thing when Rattboy goes.. I don't want to think about it, but it's going to happen someday.... I live in an apartment and if I move away I won't be near him if he is buried there.

azsnowman · #17 Postby **azsnowman** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:40 pm

SOrry to hear about your loss Ed.........I can't even imagine having one of my dogs being hit by a car. You have my prayers Ed!

Dennis

southerngale · #18 Postby **southerngale** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:22 pm

Ed, I'm so sorry to hear this.

I know just how you feel. My beloved dog, Lady, was hit by a car on October 25th and I miss her very much. She survived the evacuation of Rita, the hurricane in Jasper, moving from place to place after the storm, only to come home and get hit by an idiot flying in a residential area.
Like you, I saw her laying there like that, but wish I hadn't. It's just so sad.

I hope that Beauty can help you somehow. I got a puppy, thinking it might help, but the pup drives me nuts and chews up everything, bites at your clothes, and you, and is tearing up everything I own. Then I miss Lady more. I should have just waited.

Good luck to you...

tropicana · #19 Postby **tropicana** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 7:53 pm

BANDIT is now closer to you , for he will forever live in your heart.

R.I.P BANDIT :cry:

#20 Postby **Stephanie** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 8:16 pm

HurricaneGirl wrote:Stephanie, I'll probably do the same thing when Rattboy goes.. I don't want to think about it, but it's going to happen someday.... I live in an apartment and if I move away I won't be near him if he is buried there.

I can't bear to think about my other cats. All I know is that I still want them with me wherever I am.

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