01/08/2026
Rescue can be so bittersweet when you receive a email or text from a previous adopter when they had to say goodbye. Tonight the skies will light up with a brand new shining star. 🌟 RIP Bandit, gone but never forgotten. Please keep Rebecca and Todd DeRosa in your thoughts.
I've been struggling to make this post, mostly because it makes things feel so real. We lost our handsome, sweet boy Bandit four weeks ago today, on July 3rd. This was not by choice but by the necessity to prevent any more pain from an agressive bone cancer.
In August of 2017, we took Bandit in as a foster. He was around 2 years old. Obviously Bandit never left us and we became "foster fails" in the best way. Bandit immediately bonded with our other dog at the time and they became two peas in a pod.
Bandit was my shadow. Always having eyes on me. He was the sweetest and best boy. Like his sister, he loved his people dearly. Loved peanut butter, french fries and cheese. He loved being outside and basking in the sunshine. He hated squirrels though. Loved snuggling and belly rubs. His kisses were the cutest as he wouldn't use his tongue, but would give a whiskery peck.
We miss Bandit so very much and hope he's out of pain, running free with his sister Cyrina. We are forever thankful to Gepda Rescue US for trusting us to foster, and allowing us to adopt him as a family member. Thank you Katy Strebe Sp****la and MaryAnn Lima. And to our handsome, sweet boy Bandit, we love you and miss you beyond words💔
