It had been a warm September day in Ohio when a badly injured dog was discovered hiding in a man’s shed. The dog, dubbed Bandit, had been shot in the back of the head exiting out the side of his neck, a few days before having been found.
According the Mahoning County Dog Warden, Megan Zarlenga, who works with the shelter rescue group Friends of Fido, stated that a colleague had been contacted by the Youngstown Police Department stating:
A DOG HAD BEEN SHOT IN THE HEAD ON BURLINGTON AVE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF YOUNGSTOWN. A MAN HAD JUST FOUND HIM IN HIS SHED.
Bandit was rushed to an emergency veterinarian for life-saving treatment. During the first few days of Bandit being in the rescue organization’s care, some people questioned why Bandit had not been humanely euthanized due to the seriousness of his injuries, but if there was a chance the young pup could live, rescuers wanted to try and refused to give up.
For days, Bandit remained in critical condition; he stayed with the local veterinarian for weeks until he was transferred back to the shelter for continued care. Thanks to Friends Of Fido MCDP and their supporters he not only survived, but he continued to flourish.
When Bandit first arrived, he weighed 34.6 pounds, and now at a healthy weight, he tips the scale at 70 pounds.
We love you sweet boy. You have been so patient. Living in a room watching us pass by 1000 times a day had to be pretty boring all of this time. There is a great big world out there kiddo. It’s time to start.
Fast forward to February 2023. On to the next chapter Bandit!! Thank you Nancy and All About The Pawz Dog Rescue for taking him into your care.
This big happy boy has been to hell and back. He had been starved to near death; then shot in the head. He was found in a shed slowly fading away, but the past was the past. Dogs live for today, and Bandit was very much alive.
And now – well guess what? Yes, Bandit has been adopted, and this dog who just kept on looking ahead, has found his forever home.
This last photo is our little man living his best life. He goes to a dog friendly patio where his owners frequent. He is dog and people friendly despite the horro that he went through.
And Bandit is just one example why the bad days don’t discourage his rescuers and all the supporters. These are the same people who bask in the good days – these are the best days ever. Here’s to the future!
Read his previous story here.
Live a long and happy life Bandit.
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