macoduck Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) My big handsome boy just gave up. We'd been dealing with the beginning of old dog kidney failure. His old broken hock combined with his weakening hind end was taking it's toll on his good rear leg. I knew he'd be leaving us before it was time for Mountain Hounds, but I just didn't expect it to happen so soon and for him to go downhill so quickly before my eyes. I first met Bandit 6 years ago at GFNC when he'd been recently returned by his first owners. I'd gone up to get a desperate old brindle boy, Oliver. It was tempting to take Bandit, whose name at the time was Roscoe, but I'd made the commitment to Oliver. Last year I saw Bandit (his owners had re-named him) back on the website. There was no question that he'd come here. Life had been very hard in his second home. He was almost zombie-like during his first few months. He always remained rather stoic and you had to really look at him to notice the nuances of his emotional expressions. The first time I saw him: And when we got him: Bandit never gave us a minutes trouble. His nightly visits from the Turd Fairy were more amusing to us than annoying. We knew he couldn't help it. His old broken hock really made walking on pavement impossible. So when I'd taken the other dogs for a long walk, I'd then just walk Bandit back and forth across the front lawn. It seemed to please him and he was happy that he got to go somewhere. Walking he didn't do well and it always looked like he was about to fall over. But boy could he run - not for long - but he could run! Bandit's nickname could have been Mr King of Passive-Aggressivenessland. The biggest dog in the house just used sighs to get his favorite bed. Here he is trying to persuade Pudge to move: video (if the link doesn't work I'll work on it when I get home from work) Yesterday Bandit gave me "the look". He'd been OK in the morning. I waited another hour until my husband got home from work and then I took him to the vet to be set free. On the drive there I questioned my decision but turned out to be right one. Bandit collapsed in the parking lot and I had to carry him in. HIs face showed no desire to fight for life. My vet was kind and gentle......... Bandit's most favorite thing was sniffing and licking fresh girlie pee like a pervert, with his chin quivering. Bandit, go find Niña. You'll find lots of girlie pee in Heaven to savor. Edited February 18, 2011 by macoduck Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Ducky, I'm sorry your sweet boy had to leave you. Run, run with the wind, handsome boy. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 What a great tribute to your old man. Godspeed Bandit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Ducky...I'm so sorry in the loss of your most handsome boy....RIP sweet pea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 What a distinguished old man. I'm sorry he had to leave you. I'm sure when he came into your home, he knew he was where he was supposed to be. Godspeed Bandit. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I'm so very sorry. Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.rapiddogwear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 What a beautiful angel. I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear Bandit Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jerrybird Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Sending you a gentle hug. He was a very lucky boy to have you in his life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 We are so sorry for your loss of Bandit, Ducky. Such a handsome boy. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Ducky you gave this handsome boy a good home & he knew it. I'm sorry he had to leave, watch for your rainbow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I'm so sorry, Ducky Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I'm so very sorry. I'm glad he was able to join you for his final months. Godspeed Bandit. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevilDog Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Ducky I'm very sorry for your loss. Bandit seemed like a sweet boy. Quote Lisa with Finnegan (Nina's Fire Fly) and Sage (Gil's Selma). Always missing Roscoewww.popdogdesigns.net pop art prints, custom portraits and collars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 God Speed Bandit. Ducky, I am so sorry. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I'm sorry Ducky! Bandit sure was a handsome boy! Run free gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CampWhippet Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I am very sorry. Run fast Bandit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stripeyfan Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zombrie Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss Run free, Bandit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevadasMom Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 A beautiful tribute to a brave boy..... Quote Carol-Glendale, AZ Trolley (Figsiza Trollyn) Nevada 1992-2008...always in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Ducky, we are sooo sorry for your loss! I am VERY HAPPY that Bandit finally ended up with you, though, where he was happy and loved! God Speed your handsome boy! Love you! Dee, John and The Five Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Bandit was a beautiful boy.....I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyglo Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 What a beautiful tribute to your much loved boy. I'm so sorry. A star will twinkle when he finds some tinkle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Ducky I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jordan Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Sending good thoughts your way.... Bandit was a sweetie! And thanks for always being there for the old souls! j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Oh Ducky - I'm so very sorry Bandit had to leave. But he's with sweet Nina. GodSpeed Bandit. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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