Foster #2, Bandit [Archive]

Sudilar

12-21-2002, 01:25 PM

Not to be confused with my parents gravely ill Great Pyrenees, my next foster is a GSD with the same name.

Bandit is a 5.5 yr. old owner surrender because they are moving and can't/won't take him with. There are circumstances that really MAY warrent his turn over; who am I to judge. At least they came to GSD rescue and were very sad about it.

Well, well, well.....this guy is not gonna last long. What an adorable cutie-patootie!!!!!!! He is very dark, dark in face, too. His legs look good (now that I am paranoid about HD). He and Killian met and Bandit did his little dominent try and quickly backed down. Settled, Killian is the boss (the observers said that Killian is alpha, it shows very clearly).
Now........Shiloh................hmmmmm........... ..Bandit is very interested in my girl. He kept testing her to see who would be boss. Each and every time, she did her lip curl and he backed off. We all thought it was very funny. Many times he was in her face and all she did was show her pearly whites and he backed off. I am thinking the yard intros are going to be fun. They may turn out to be best buds, which will make it really hard for me to let this one go.
He is underweight, but not too horrible. He needs meat on his bones, but he still looks good and powerful. He also met a puppy that he was interested in and even let the pup paw him. How cute.
He did have a problem, though. He had a burst hematoma that was bleeding. Drops of blood were all over the vet's floor. It looked like a crime scene. The vet was going to fix that. Good. On Christmas Eve morning, I will be picking up Bandit. He will be stealing my heart, I know it already.

Good news about Gaylord. On Tuesday, he has a vet appointment to discuss hip surgery. Woohoo! Good for him!!

mugsy

12-21-2002, 01:49 PM

I WANT PICTURES!!!

It sounds like Bandit should fit in well. You truly are an angel to admire Sue for fostering these guys in need.

Keep us up to date!

aly

12-21-2002, 04:57 PM

YAY!!! Bandit will be getting the best foster home ever in time for Christmas!!

Sue, did you ask Santa for a digital cam? I'd love to see pics of Bandit.

Yay for Gaylord too :)

Anyone else here see a third dog in Sue's future? :D :D

Sudilar

12-21-2002, 11:35 PM

Hehehe, aly, the kitchen gets too crowded for three dogs!!!!
No, I forgot to ask for a digital camera but I think the future daughter-in-law did. ;)

anna_66

12-22-2002, 07:04 AM

Wow Sue! Looks like you have your hands full at the moment!
Sounds like Bandit is going to fit in well with your family;)
And I'm happy to hear about Gaylord and his surgery!!

Cincy'sMom

12-22-2002, 08:34 AM

Badnit sounds wonderful!!! How great he will get to spend Christmas with you!!! Can't wait to see pics :)

AdoreMyDogs

12-22-2002, 09:13 AM

How wonderful that you didn't even get a break before you took on foster #2 :) He sounds lovely...can't wait to see some pics of him!

Sudilar

12-24-2002, 10:43 AM

I will not get Bandit til after Christmas now. The hematoma wasn't one, it was that he pulled out all his stitches (like Gaylord) not long after they put them in! He also has swelling. So now he is staying at the vet with an e-collar on til after Christmas. I would have been so worried about him that I probably wouldn't have gone to Christmas at my parents (I did that for Thanksgiving with Gaylord)!!! There will be vet techs with him. I had to be sure that he wasn't going to be alone! They have learned their lesson, all non-puppies will be wearing e-collars.

Hehehe, they know I would take him to the ER if I thought he needed to go. It would cost them!! I treat my fosters like my own. Haha

mugsy

12-24-2002, 10:54 AM

Poor Bandit, he's lucky to have you watching out for him. Give him a hug and a kiss from the Kendalls!!

Sudilar

12-26-2002, 10:43 PM

Still waiting for Bandit to get the vets ok to come home. I am anxiously awaiting him and so is Shiloh.

Here's his picture on the site:
http://www.gsdrescue1.org/frames/bandit02.htm

aly

12-26-2002, 11:32 PM

What a cutie! I bet he'll get adopted real fast! He's good with other animals and children, awww what a sweetie!

shais_mom

12-27-2002, 12:03 AM

Good luck with Bandit! sounds like you are smitten already!

tatsxxx11

12-27-2002, 04:11 AM

Uh oh.... I think Sue's in love!:) Can't wait to hear the happy update! Shiloh and Killi will be getting another visit from Santa very soon. What a handsome boy!!:)

Rachel

12-27-2002, 07:18 AM

oh, be still my heart...catch the ball...that is my favorite game too (or do I have to call it throw the ball). I know I can't have a third dog, but I can dream.

Sudilar

12-27-2002, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by Rachel
I know I can't have a third dog, but I can dream.

I think that two dogs is the perfect number to have. BUT, depending on how all three get along................
When I first saw him I thought uh oh, this is gonna be the hard one to give up......
Gaylord's HD and my stairs were not compatable, so it was easier there.
I will be strong (telling myself). Unless, of course,.....

ChrisH

12-27-2002, 12:32 PM

Sue, he is so gorgeous!! Oh, how I wish......... anyways, good luck with fostering him, and, if Killi and Shiloh like him, well...:) :)

Chris

Sudilar

12-27-2002, 03:14 PM

Well, tomorrow is the day we get to go pick up another sickie. He had complications from the neutering (major swelling) and had another procedure done (?) to relieve the swelling. He will be wearing an e-collar for two weeks!!! I seem to be getting the ones with complications. I guess I'll be sleeping with this guy, too, to be sure he is ok at night.
It looks like there is already someone interested in this guy (no, no, no, I think I might want him...whispering). The man had lost his GSD from medical reasons (one of our rescue"s) and this guy looks like a good fit for him. (nonono).

Sudilar

12-28-2002, 04:50 PM

He's here!!!!!
Do you know how rare complications from neutering are? Of course I would be the one to have a dog who has complications! Bandit had to have surgery yesterday to relieve the swelling. I don't know what they called it (the surgical procedure). He is a mess. It LOOKS like it hurts. It is also bloody wherever he sits. Why do I always get the bloody dogs??? He is wearing an e-collar and is in the kitchen. The vet tech recommended he stay in the kitchen til the blood subsides. This evening, though, I think he will be joining us in the family room. He can see us in the family room from the kitchen, but I want him with us. All of the dogs got along great at intros. In fact, they all like each other!!! Uh oh, he might be a keeper! He is dying to run and play with them, but he is on rest for two weeks!!! This is going to be hard. He WANTS to play! And again, Shiloh keeps barking at him. :rolleyes:

shais_mom

12-28-2002, 05:32 PM

Glad to hear that things are settling well!! Sorry to hear he is feeling bad :(
Be interesting to see how things work out!

tatsxxx11

12-28-2002, 05:46 PM

Uh oh....he sounds like a keeper!!;) Dear, prrecious boy, feeling poorly after his surgery:( But, he's in the best possible forever, oooooops, foster home, a doggie could EVER hope for; especially while he's recouperating!:) I can just picture you all in the family room tonight! Shiloh, Killi, be easy with the newbie until he's healed! Plenty of play time ahead!:D I'm so happy for you Sue...happy because I know you are! Give Bandit a get well hug from us all! He sounds like a very special boy!! We all send our bestest pals, Killi and Shiloh lots of extra special Saturday night hug, kisses and slurpy licks!! Love, Sandra, Cody Girl and Star***Shine!:)

Sudilar

12-30-2002, 01:16 PM

I can't believe it. I think someone is trying to tell me not to foster. What is going on here?
Bandit previously had neutering surgery. He developed major swelling and bleeding, so they castrated him (ouch :eek: ). They gave him to me on Sat. morning with a little blood dripping. OK. Later in the afternoon it stopped. Sunday @ 6pm, it started bleeding big time this time. Of course this is Sun. and no vet. I called the rescue lady and their vet who talked me down from my hysterics. My husband put pressure on it and it helped. It doesn't look like any staples were removed, just leaking blood. :eek: What is it with bloody dogs and me???? This morning we took him back to their vet and they are keeping him boarded til he heals up enough not to give me another heart attack.
First Gaylord, now Bandit. I think I am getting a sign..... I know I am stressed and exhausted. Hubby says no more sick dogs.... Gotta go scrub my kitchen floors and rugs. Poor Bandit.

Another thing....now we are maybe thinking of keeping Bandit. That would mean no more fostering. (Can't handle 3 dogs and a foster all at once. ) What to do??? The family likes Bandit....Hubby says I must decide.....oh help! Sorry if this sounds like rambling..I slept on the kitchen floor with Bandit all night. I thought I got some sleep, but I sure don't feel like it. sigh

shais_mom

12-30-2002, 01:25 PM

Oh Sue! How stressful for you!! Good thoughts and prayers are headed your way.
Whatever your decision it will be the best for you and your family.

mugsy

12-30-2002, 02:34 PM

I second that!! Bandit sounds like a love, but you're the one that would be adopting him. I would write down all the pros and cons and weight each one and see who wins. Good luck. Do a little self hypnosis....that always helps me.

Sudilar

12-30-2002, 02:43 PM

I just don't know what to do. He is a fantastic dog, but if I adopt him, then I can't foster anymore and more dogs will die. Help me!!

Adopt
Great dog
Gets along with Killi and Shi
Shi and Bandit will play til they both drop and Killian can rest!
Gorgeous coloring, great personality, dog to be proud of

Foster
Save more lives
Set up for stressful bloody events (sigh)
Save lives
Driving all around creation (hate to drive)
Save lives

:confused: :confused: :confused:

mugsy

12-30-2002, 03:01 PM

Here's a question for you. Could you adopt him, and do just short term foster?? I'm just concerned that you are going to get WAY to stressed with this fostering since they continually take advantage of the fact that you are willing to take the less than healthy dogs.

Sudilar

12-30-2002, 03:05 PM

Molly, I couldn't handle four GSDs all at once, so fostering would be given up. :( I think it is just turning out that the dogs that are assigned to me just happen to have bad luck in the surgery dept. It is rare to have complications of neutering and Bandit did. Gaylord's tumor incision was compromised and he helped finish the job. My bad luck or a sign?? :eek: :confused:

Cinder & Smoke

12-30-2002, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by Sudilar
...now we are maybe thinking of keeping Bandit.
That would mean no more fostering.
(Can't handle 3 dogs and a foster all at once.)
... sigh

"(Can't handle 3 dogs and a foster all at once.)"

Sez Who?? :p

Long as they don't ALL hang out together at the *same* time...
Jest tell Hubby ya only *see* two or three - must be his imagination! :D

Nudder thought ~
"Give" Bandit to Hubby (late Christmas prezint ;) ) ~
THEN YOU've only got *two* Dawggiez and room for anudder *Foster*!

Where there's a Will ~ There's a WAY! :D

mugsy

12-30-2002, 03:23 PM

What about a smaller breed OR how about helping out with transport, even though you hate to drive!! lol

Sudilar

12-31-2002, 08:38 AM

I really can't decide on what to do here. I wasn't expecting a dilemma so soon. My family doesn't help. They are the ones who are falling for these dogs. I am trying to look at the broad picture, they are looking at the individual dog. They are no help. Fostering is very hard.

Anyway, I've got to call and see how Bandit is doing at the vet. I hope he can tolerate sitting around (he has to, to get better). He is a more active dog. The vet is going to come in on New Years Day to check on him. The techs will be there otherwise. Poor baby.

mugsy

12-31-2002, 08:53 AM

Sue, maybe you should listen to your family. You may get out voted on this one!:) We tried fostering and we were miserable at it, so we gave up on that idea. I wouldn't want to be in your position.

tatsxxx11

12-31-2002, 03:00 PM

In the end, I think your heart will give you the answer Sue! I for one am NOT in the least bit surprised that you and your family are falling in love with these sweet boys!!:) And while fostering is the most "visible" aspect of rescue, there are so many other vital links in the rescue chain, just as important, that you can participate in should you decide on adoption! I know you don't like driving, but there's adoption coordinating, phone screening, home checks, even short term fostering, for just a day or two or a weeekend! Logan did several of those, where she filled in for another foster Mom when she had to be out of town, etc. I think you're quite overwhelmed right now...SO much goings on with Gaylord, his illness, Bandit, his illness, foster Bandit, his little set back, not to mention everyone sick with the flu, Diana's scare...did I forget anything????;) Try not to think on it too much for a day or two! Wait till your new baby comes home and after a few days, when everything and everyone has had a chance to recoup, have a family pow pow! You're heart will let you know!:) You're amazing!!!!!!!!!!:D {{{sigh!!}}}

Sudilar

12-31-2002, 03:49 PM

I just got a message on my answering machine to foster a female in a shelter that needs to be pulled. Since Bandit is at the vet, they asked if I could take her. BTW, I called on Bandit and he is still swollen, but the bleeding has stopped.

I don't know what to do now. I won't call her back til tomorrow after I have time to think.
It is a female. Shiloh doesn't like females. It is in the shelter. Killian can't have anything brought in to him, already his immune system is acting odd (ear things).
She is in the shelter. Don't like that part at all. I'll get details tomorrow.
The call was from the lady who has the adopter for Bandit. I wonder if this has anything to do with my maybe keeping Bandit or just a coinsidence. Hmmm. They know I really like Bandit.....

Rachel

01-01-2003, 08:42 AM

Sue, this is a predicament and I am not the one to give you advice because I know what I would do and that would be to keep Bandit.

tatsxxx11

01-01-2003, 08:54 AM

Ok...I didn't want to sway you Sue, but thanks Rachel for the push!:D That's what I would do, too!!:)

Sudilar

01-01-2003, 03:50 PM

OK, a poor GSD female is sitting in a shelter in Indiana. She has Pancreatic Insufficiency. She will be pulled on Friday and take Bandit's place at the vet's office. I will take Bandit back on Friday. I told my rescue contact that I MAY be interested in adopting Bandit. I have to take him to the adoption event this Saturday in Northbrook, however. Still don't know what to do. :(

lizbud

01-01-2003, 04:53 PM

Sue,

I'm sure not the one to give advise, BUT, LOL:D

I was secretly hopeing you would adopt Gaylord. You can
tell that I'd flunk "fostering":o Bandit is a gorgeous GSD, but
as you said having three dogs would probably stop other
long term fostering. It's really a difficult decision. Do you know
what Shelter in Indiana has the GSD you mentioned? btw, I
just met a neighbor's new dog today, a beautiful, purebred
GSD. He is a Gorgeous dog. I got to hear that big, deep hello
bark that only a GSD can give.:) Pure Heaven. Liz.

Sudilar

01-01-2003, 06:52 PM

Ahhh, Liz, and now you see why I love the breed so much and can't let them go.........:eek: :eek: I have loved a Great Pyrenees, but it is not the same as a GSD....

lizbud

01-01-2003, 07:03 PM

Sue,

I truly understand.....There IS no other animal like a GSD:)

I do like all breeds & they each have their own special
charm, but GSD's are the dog of my heart :)

Sudilar

01-03-2003, 12:04 PM

Poor Bandit, more complications. He didn't bleed for two days and when the techs came in this morning, there was blood all over. They think it was another blood blister. I don't know how much blood this poor boy can lose. Maybe he has a clotting problem? I feel so bad for him. He has been through so much. Both he and Gaylord have!
He won't be back with me til he stops bleeding again. Please pray that he will heal quickly. :(

ChrisH

01-03-2003, 12:46 PM

Saying prayers for Bandit to heal and for him to be back with you very soon.
(Also for help for you in making a very hard choice)

Hugs

Chris

tatsxxx11

01-03-2003, 02:29 PM

Oh Sue:( Poor Bandit boy! I hope and pray they get his bleeding issue under contorl and that he's returned to you asap! Get well soon Bandit!!!

Sudilar

01-03-2003, 02:36 PM

Sandra, do you think they might be referring to VonWillebrand or a type of hemophilia? I've never seen either of these, but I think VW is a possibility. :(

tatsxxx11

01-03-2003, 04:58 PM

Hmmmmm, it's possible Sue:( Do you know if they did a bleeding panel and clotting time? It's a simple blood test. From there they would further explore the cause, should his values be off. Had be been on aspirin or any other meds with anticoagulant properties before the surgery?? Poor Bandit. I want to go home to his Mom!!

Sudilar

01-03-2003, 05:09 PM

I'll have to check with the vet. I don't think they do a blood panel before surgery because when I asked about Gaylord's liver values before giving him Rimadyl, they said they did not do one and they had neutered him already. :( Now how do I convince them to do the blood test.... I am getting to be very expensive for their rescue......
Thanks for the info, Sandra! Slurps and wags to Star*** and Cody:) and you, too!!

anna_66

01-04-2003, 11:00 AM

Poor little guy:( I hope he quits bleeding soon and gets to come home. I'm sure he just hates having to stay there just as much as you hate it for him.
He'll be in my prayers.
Anna

Sudilar

01-04-2003, 04:46 PM

Today's report is that he is better and they think it is a seroma. I should be getting him back soon. I hope. The poor baby, nothing but trouble for him since his people moved. :(

tatsxxx11

01-04-2003, 05:05 PM

Yes, he has been through a lot, but not for long Sue!! Before you he knows it, he'll be back with his wonderful foster Mom, being smothered with love and care!! So glad to hear he's on the mend and is going to be sprung soon!! Oh, happy day!!:)

Sudilar

01-07-2003, 11:11 PM

He's baaaaaaack!!!
We picked him up at 6pm and he was thrilled to see my daughter, especially. I think he likes her best. He was sooooo glad to be back. All the dogs were happy!

DoggiesAreTheBest

01-08-2003, 05:59 AM

That's great news! I am sure he missed Killi and Shiloh. I know you missed him!

anna_66

01-08-2003, 07:06 PM

I bet he's happier than anyone to be back home:D

tatsxxx11

01-12-2003, 07:10 AM

So glad to hear the handsome Bandit is back with his family!!;) Killi and Shiloh must be so happy to see their doggie pal! We'll be hoping that his medical worries are finally all behind him, now!! Hugs to you brave Bandit!!:)

Cincy'sMom

01-12-2003, 02:06 PM

Yeah! Bandit is home! Hope his recovery is speedy!

Sudilar

01-12-2003, 04:18 PM

Bandit is recovering wonderfully and will be getting his sutures out on Monday. Unfortunately, he has alienated Shiloh and Killian by being toy dominent and going after Shiloh twice and Killian (my poor baby, who BTW was very surprised that it happened) once. I stopped him, took the toy away and that was that. Now they can not have toys when Bandit is around. Other than that, 95% of the time everything is ok. I have decided that a two dog household is perfect and we will not be adopting Bandit. It would be too stressful to leave them home alone under those circumstances. Someone has been waiting for my decision, so now he will be able to meet Bandit. I will miss him terribly and I sure wish he would play nice with other dogs so we could have kept him, but that was not to be. :( He and Shiloh are both too much the same in playing with toys, so the competition would be too much. Right now Bandit and Shiloh are sleeping near each other, that's no problem. After Bandit leaves, I will probably be taking a fostering break for a little while.

lizbud

01-12-2003, 06:27 PM

Sue,

I'm glad to hear that Bandit is doing so much better now.
Thanks to you, he will make some lucky family very happy. :)

You did a great job by hanging in there with him through all
his problems even though you had a great emotional burden
of your own to deal with.(Bandit #1). You are a true friend to
doggies in need. Hugs from Liz & Moki.:)

tatsxxx11

01-12-2003, 07:34 PM

You made a wise decision Sue. Everything will work out in the end. The important thing is that your very own, Killiian and Shiloh, are happy and safe. And no doubt Bandit will find a wonderful home; in no small part, thanks to you!!:) You've been a real trooper! And you deserve a break; that's for sure! Give all those furry ones a hug for me.:)