Bandit Died

Last night Bandit, one of BB's pugs, died.  He'd had a surgery earlier in the day to remove bladder stones.  The procedure went well and we brought him home.  He was resting quietly and at some point passed.

As dogs go, pugs are particularly affectionate and companionable.  Bandit was no exception.  Indeed, of the many dogs I've known he was one of the most engaging.  Bandit was likely the runt of the litter.  His tong habitually hung out the right side of his mouth and he was unable to move it to the left.  When our house burned down, Bandit was seared and lost the fur on several spots.  Still he was always a happy camper, full of himself, and glad of everything.  He will be missed.

Anyone who has dogs knows, of course, that they will almost certainly outlive their pets.  Still when you loose a pet it is a great sadness.