Bandit's Star of The Day-Ocotber 24, 2008

[doxielady5569128]

Sorry we're early, my mother in law is very ill and I wasn't sure if i'd be home tomorrow or not.  Here's Bandit's story....

Full Name: Bandito Fon Frito Rodriguez (Dats my registered name)

Everyone Calls Me: Bandit, Bandy Boy, Sweet thing, etc….

Age: 8 or 9???

Gotcha Day: August 15th 2003 

Who I Own or Live With: I lib wif my mama, my daddy, my brudder/owner Ty, da C-A-T Patches, Porky Pie, his mama (my hoosissy), and his daddy. 

Hometown: Bayard, NE

How Long I have been a Part of the Wiener Writings Family: um….not berry long. Porky brought me here.

I am a Mini/Tweenie/Standard:[/b] A small Standard

Weight (Only if you want to share):  somewhere around 13-15 pounds?? I won’t let dem weigh me. 

Hair Color: black and tan

Coat Type: Smooth

Eye Color: Chocolate brown

Favorite Person/People:  My mama and Porky’s mama

Favorite Toy:  My Squeaky ball dat got rescued wif me. Also, my rope and anyfing dat squeaks!! 

Favorite Treat: Broccoli!!!   I like it frozen, raw, cooked, wif cheese, basically I’d eat it right outta da gwound if I could!

Favorite Things or Favorite Things to Do: look pathetic, play wif Porky, sit in MY chair, and look out da window. Oh, and pwotect my fings! 

Least Favorite Thing to have done or to do: Toe chops, baffs, anyfing noisy, anyfing scary. I’m scared of dat camera fing!! 

Where I Sleep at Night: Wif my mama in da big bed. (Somebody’s gotta keep her safe while daddy’s working!)

I am a Hunter/Huntress -- Yes or No:  Yes, but don’t tell ma!!  She doesn’t know about dat half eaten squirrel hidin’ in da hole.   

What I do when my Hoomans are away: howl, cry, whine, den lay down and look pathetic.  I do dat eberytime my mama leaves, eben if someone else is home wif me.   (I’m teaching Porky dis, so he can join in!) 

Story about me that my Hoomans would like to share:  Bandit has had two families in his lifetime.   Even though we rescued Bandit, we are fortunate enough to know his background very well so we can better understand his fears and behaviors.   

Bandit was born at a breeder’s home in 1999 or 2000 (I don’t  know for sure.) He was then sold to a loving family of 4.  The family bought Bandit for their youngest son who had been wanting a dog.    Bandit’s first year was a happy.  When Bandit was two the dad of he family had become alcoholic, abusive, and addicted to drugs.  His wife tried to fix things for a while and eventually gave into the drugs herself.   The two boys  tried their best to take care of the house and keep their pets safe.   Eventually, the family decided to move away.  The dad in the family told the little boys they would have to leave their dog and four cats behind.   After crying for days, the youngest boy decided that he would hide a bag of food under the bed for his pets.   Also he placed a bowl under a leaky faucet in the bathroom, so they would have drinking water.   Then the family just left.   

Bandit layed in his bed with his cats and tried to survive.   Once the family arrived at their new home, the youngest boy snuck out of the house and used a pay phone to call a lady in our town.  He was crying so hard she could barely understand what he was trying to tell her.   He told her that they had left behind all their pets, and it had been two weeks.  He just wanted to know that his Bandito was safe.   

She immediately called the police and went over to check.   What they found was horrific.  Bandit was lying in his bed with all his toys and was protecting one of the cats.   Only he and one cat had survived.    He was very malnourished and thin.    The lady told the police she would take Bandit home.    She then called my mom and asked if we could take him.   

When Bandit first came to our home he was very frightenend and quiet.   He was not able to trust anyone.   The only person he would allow to touch him was me,  (Porky’s mom).   So, I picked him up and took him into my room.   We stayed in there for three days before he was brave enough to come out with me.   He was so scared, he wouldn’t even grunt or make a sound.   He grieved the loss of his cats.   He would cry without making a noise because he was afraid he would be beaten if he did.   I remember one night I cried with him, he was shaking so much.   I wrapped him up in his blanket from his first home and sat in the rocking chair.  We rocked all night long.   

The next day, Bandit ventured out of my room and got lots of treats.  Every new room he explored he got a treat.   By the end of the second week, he was comfortable following me around the house and starting to communicate by grunting.  We took him to the vet to do blood tests, etc… and everything came out fine.    We were lucky enough to find the vet that had treated him since birth so we were able to find out his bark day. 

Slowly, Bandit became more comfortable and more accepting of the other people in our home.   He would still sleep with me at night, but during the day he would sit with my mom.    I still remember the first day he barked.  We had a bark party.   We kept encouraging him to bark and giving him treats when he did.   Now, we can’t get him quiet. 

Bandit is the sweetest little dog in the whole world!!   He still suffers with a lot of fear and distrust of humans.   He has some aggression issues with strangers, some problems with submissive wetting, but he is a totally different dog now.   We are patient with him and try to help him with his fears. 


Story that I want to share about my Hoomans: I like living here and when Porky’s mama got married, I was berry sad and had to go visit her a lot until I decided it was okay to sleep wif my mama.   I am glad dey let me keep my toys from my first family even though dey were dirty and stinky.  I like how dey are patient wif me and neber get mad when I accidentally pee on dem or da furniture.   I’m glad dey helped me find my voice and didn’t let me stay quiet foreber.     

[PattyInAK]

What a BEAUTIFUL black and tan boy!!!

[Merion]

Happy Star of the Day Bandit!!!!
We are so happy that you found a wonderful forever home.
Thanks god for the little boy who called to let them know where you were.!!!! He is a real hero to us all.
Hope you get lots of great treats today.  Especially some broccoli. 
Merion & the ZZ's

[jillkilleen]

how lucky for you your little boy much have loved you so much! I bet there is a doxie in his future!! and I am sure glad your Momma found you!!! Extra special stars to you on your day!!

[Kelly]

Bandit you are one very special pupper! I am so glad your doing good now.Smooches to you&Porky Pie!

[MyLittleBoo]

Happy Star of the Day, Bandit!!!   Hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow!!  We hope you get lots of treats & belly rubs!!  What an adorable face, he sure is handsome!!           Hugs, smoochies & belly rubs to you, Porky Pie & the little jailbird...   

[sollysmom]

Oh Bandit  you are one handsome doxie.  I loved reading all about you and how you came to you new home.  Make sure you get lots of treats, belly rubs, and eggies.

Darcel

[Dianne]

Hi Bandit,  Your story is so sad...and happy at the same time!  I hope the little boy gets a second chance at happiness like you did!  You've been very lucky!

Have a great "Star" Day! 

[Barb]

Bandit - you are one handsome boy and you deserve to be our Star of the Day !!!  Sweetie, your story made me cry and I am so grateful that you found your way to your forever home.  I hope you know how much your boy loved you - I am so glad that he called the lady in town.  You have a great day with your loving family !   SMOOCH 

[Madderoos Mom]

What a sad and happy story all at once.  Bandy, you sure got a wonderful home and boy howdy, you are one handsome little dude.  Happy STAR DOGGY of the day.

[JetEd73]

Happy Star of the Day little brother!

[Brekkesmom]

Aw, Bandit - your story made me cry!  I think you are a hero for being able to protect one of your kitties for the two weeks you were left alone to fend for yourself!  Happy Bark, uh, Star of the Day - I know you'll get treats!

[MindyKay]

Just when I think the whole world is going to H**l in a handbasket, I hear stories like this, and once again, I can believe in humans.

You are one gorgeous boy, and am glad you found such a good home.

-Mindy (who is now grabbing the second hanky and will head to the ladies room to repair some mascara)

[Kari]

HAPPY Star of the Day!! 

[Ruth in MT]

      HAPPY STAR OF THE DAY TO BANDIT     

[Kathleen]

Oh Bandit, your story made me cry for you and your human boy that was so devastated to leave you behind, and found the courage to save you for someone else.    That little boy will be in my thoughts all day today, I think.    Bless your mommy for taking you in and helping you over your fears.   :apls:

[TerriL]

What a wonderful happy ending this very very sad story has.  I hurt thinking about that little boy and what could have happened to him.  At the same time I thank God that Bandit has found such a loving home.  His new life with our sweet Porkie Pie will be nothing if not intersting!  Happy Star Day sweet Bandit...you surely do deserve all the love in the world!

[MimisMomma]

Happy Star of the day Bandit!!! You sure have had a life!!! I am glad that you have a loving family now and of course your best bud Porky!!! May you have lots of hugs and kisses!!!

[AnnieofNJ]

Belated "Happy Star of the Day" Bandit

We hope you had a wonderful day.  We loved your bio and your pictures.  Smoochies to you sweet boy.

Annie & the New Jersey Doxie Gang

[Frankys_mom]

happy belated star of the day Bandit
How is it that we thunk you was a big doggie, not a dachshund???  :thinik:  Hmm mom must be getting senile.
Your story broke our hearts and got our mom all riled up.... but how wonderful that you have a great home now,,sniff


Franky & Delilah
& mom Dawn

[cheryl186]

Oh Bandit....YOU ARE ONE BEAUTIFUL BOY - HAPPY BELATED STAR OF THE DAY - I JUST KNOW YOU GOT SPECIAL TREATS AND HUGS  [/b] Thank Goodness for Happy Endings :apls: :apls: