Bandit

[Rachel]

Oh my, what a terrible thing to have happened to this guy when he has finally lucked up on a loving family. Sometimes life just doesn't seem fair. Good that he has caring Vets who are giving it their all to try to save him and parents who love him enough to try as well. Miracles do happen. I hope that Bandit is the recipient of one of them.

[Pam]

Sue, I remember your initial posts when your parents first adopted Bandit and the pictures you posted. This is just so sad. I know that Bandit couldn't be in better hands and that your parents are doing everything they can for him. I certainly hope this is something that can be treated and will hope for a better prognosis. I know you are wishing that you weren't learning so much about veterinary medicine. First Killian, then Gaylord and now poor Bandit. {{Hugs}} to your parents and you as well.

[aly]

I'm so sorry Sue. I've still been thinking about Bandit... Killian, Gaylord and Shiloh too.

Between the wonderful vets and everyone here sending the sweet boy good vibes, I think he'll have a good chance to pull through.

Sending you and Bandit many *HUGS*

[Sudilar]

Bandit would not eat today. Anxiously awaiting test results tomorrow. Please pray for him.

[tatsxxx11]

Sue, I'm your friend and I want so badly to be strong for you, but I really want to cry. I pray that Bandit will hang tough until they can fully diagnose him and try to treat him. How very, very overwhelmed you have been these past few weeks. My heart is breaking for you. Killian, Bandit, Shiloh, Gaylord, you and your parents will be in my foremost thoughts and my most ferverent prayers. Hugs to you Bandit, Killian, Gaylord and Shiloh. Love, Sandra, Star and Cody

[Sudilar]

Sandra, I am so scared for Bandit. I hope they find out what it is and can start to treat him. He is such a love. I feel so bad for him and so helpless. My heart is breaking. Thank you for your support. {{{hugs}}}}

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Oh Sue, how heartbreaking! Poor Bandit! And your parents must be so stressed out and worried. I am anxious to hear your report today.

Why will it take 2 weeks to get the monitor from Florida? Is there no way to get it to Bandit faster?

Precious Bandit remains in my thoughts.

[Sudilar]

Souraya, I guess there are only a few dog heart monitors in the country and it will take that long to get it to them to use. I'll update as soon as I know anything.

Does anyone find it ironic that my new foster's name is Bandit and he is 5.5 years old (as my parent's Bear would have been)? I sure hope that it is not a bad sign....

[shais_mom]

Sue I am late on this thread, I apologize. I am so sorry to hear about Bandit. I can't imagine the heartbreak your parents are feeling especially after Bear. They will all be in my prayers and thoughts.

[Sudilar]

Tomorrow is a critical day for Bandit. Today they are doing an abdomen ultrasound to see if they can find anything there. If not, than tomorrow they are going to physically go in and look around. The surgery is dangerous in itself. I will be with my parents and Bandit for the surgery. I can't tell you how hard this is on them and me.
They are not going to bother with the monitor now. I think they are looking for a tumor (maybe around his heart). However, they are still not sure what is going on. As it is, he cannot survive like this. Please, please, please pray for a little miracle. He really needs it. He is too young and hasn't had the "good life" long enough. Thank you.

[gini]

Dear Sue, Bandit, your parents and you have my prayers that your team of doctors can find the problem and bring Bandit back to good health.

Hugs from Gini and Rascal

[trisha0503]

Dear Sue,

You'll all be in my thoughts and prayers ...

Matthew 18: 19-20 Praying Together

Jesus said "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."

Miracles do happen....

[tatsxxx11]

We really do need a miracle here Sue, and that is what I will be praying for. My thoughts are with you, Sue. Star, Cody and Sandra send Bandit all of our love and hopes for a Christmas miracle. {{{hugs}}}

[Sudilar]

Only a miracle can save Bandit. He has two tumors, one in the chest and one in the abdomen. His chances are not good. Tomorrow the specialist will be operating to see if he can remove them. If he survives, then chemo will be attempted. The doctors are not optimistic. However, if a miracle should happen...........

[ChrisH]

Oh, boy, that is just awful. Miracles DO happen though, and I will be praying real hard along with everyone else that one happens for Bandit.