Bandit
Bandit - Our sweet Bandit has passed away from congestive heart failure. We
will miss him dearly.
will miss him dearly.
It's a sad time at SW PA Pugs as our beloved rescue Bandit has passed away. Bandit was recently diagnosed with congestive heart failure in addition to his many other health ailments. He passed over to Rainbow Bridge very peacefully in his sleep. Bandit was a regular at all our events and touched many lives. He will be greatly missed. We are still accepting donations to pay down Bandit's past due medical bills. As of November 2010 we owe 1,599 to Duncan Manor Animal Hospital for both his & Jasmine's surgeries for tumor removals. Approximately $600 of the remaining balance is from Bandit. Bandit's profile: Bandit is a loving pug approx. 10 years old. We were told this little guy was tossed from a car. Some good samaritans came to his rescue and said he stole their heart so they began calling him Bandit. We think the name is fitting. He is deaf or at least hard of hearing. This special pug has a curvature of the spine and hip dysplasia. He has a vet appointment coming up and we'll update his information after we find out more. He is good with other pets and children. Bandit is a great couch potato, loves to cuddle in your lap and give kisses. He's a very sweet senior citizen who deserves a special home to live out his days. 6/6/08 UPDATE: We discovered more information earlier this week at Bandit's vet visit. He has a collasped trachea. It also looks like he may have suffered some nerve damage & his spine is slightly luxated to the side a bit. This could possibly be from the impact of being thrown. He doesn't seem to be in any pain or discomfort & does get around very well. Just has a "wiggle in his walk." We also had his lump checked which unfortunately turned out to be a mass cell tumor. We have surgery scheduled for next Friday to have it removed. We are accepting donations for his surgery at this time. The estimate is approx. $500-$600 for the surgery itself, plus any additional vet care. He is just the sweetest senior citizen. All he wants to do is cuddle & give tons of kisses. What a wonderful little fellow. 6/17/08 UPDATE: Bandit had his mass cell tumor removed and is doing very well. We'd like to thank Dr. Steven Smolen and the staff at Duncan Manor Animal for the wonderful care they gave him. We'll be keeping a close eye on Bandit for a little while until he's ready for adoption. We are still collecting donations to help with Bandit's medical expenses. Thank you to everyone who has donated to help give this little guy a second chance. 7/28/08 UPDATE: Bandit is still with us and ready for adoption. He is doing very well. Within the past week he has started running right along side the other pugs. He's been making great improvement. Below are photos of Bandit running and playing with the other pugs at our Pug Hawaiian Luau Fundraiser. 7/24/09 UPDATE: Bandit has developed another mass cell tumor this time on his chest. We will be having this removed next week and will post the results once known. Esitmated surgery costs $600 - $700. We are collecting donations at this time for his surgery expenses. Bandit was placed back on medical hold today due to these recent developments. 8/25/09 UPDATE: Results are in. Mass Cell Tumor, Grade 1. They believe the tumor was removed all ilntact. No further treatment at this time. Bandit will be removed from his medical hold status. 4/21/10 UPDATE: Mr. Bandit is still with us waiting on that forever home. He's a special senior fellow just looking to have a warm lap to curl up in. |
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We'd like to thank the following people for donating to help Bandit. Karen Powers MaryAnne Wally Melissa Buck Janine Hensler Carol & Joe Zeis Ansley McFarland Chrissy Sileo in memory of Rocko Matthews Susan O'Connor Susan & Miss Lilyrose Merle LeCompte, Buttercup & Odie Maria Walsh Susan Brehm, Bug & Sandy Judy Pence, Sidney & Sebastian Jo Dermitt Trudy Bock Judith Lees Jaime Wetzel Patrick Owens Donald Kirstine Carly Maxey Nicole Poth |
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