Bandit the Biker Dog Needs Your Help
edited to add: Sadly, Bandit has ridden his Harley off into the sunset. Thanks to everyone who donated to help him and his best friend Mark. And even though he's gone, you can still keep Bandit's mission alive by donating in his name directly to some of his favorite charities like PAWS or the Helen Woodward Animal Center.
Many of us in Southern California know about Bandit the Biker Dog.
Bandit is a Boston terrier who rides his customized Harley, making frequent appearances throughout the years at charitable events helping to raise money for all sorts of causes. You may have seen his photograph in newspapers and magazines - he is always sporting his riding leathers and goggles. Bandit is a registered therapy dog and visits patients in the San Diego Hospice and Orange County Children’s Hospital. In September he took second place in the 3rd Annual Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon in San Diego that raised nearly $50,000 for the Helen Woodward Animal Center and his most recent appearance was in the 62nd Mother Goose Parade in San Diego.
Well, 2008 has not been a good year for Bandit and he really needs our help right now. In May of this year a fast moving infection necessitated the removal of one of Bandit’s eyes. Bandit came back from that set back and continued making his charitable appearances. Since then Bandit began to suffer from seizures. Bandit’s dad, Mark Shaffer, took him to the neurologist on Tuesday (12/9/08) and they have recommended an MRI and spinal tap to try to determine the cause of Bandit’s seizures and make recommendations regarding treatment. The cost for these tests and potential treatment are extremely high and Mark does not have the money at this time. Mark is doing something that does not come easy for him (usually it is Mark and Bandit out there raising money for others) and is asking for help to raise the money needed to help him help Bandit. PayPal contributions can be made to Mark directly at execfit@adnc. com Mark is not a 501c3 registered charity - he is just Bandit’s dad trying to do what he can to raise the money he needs to help Bandit. The news from Mark this morning was that Bandit is not doing well and they are hoping for good news when the tests are done today.
You can read more about Bandit and Mark’s plea for help at Bandit’s website and see videos of Bandit then and now.
Bandit has been a great ambassador for Boston Terriers and has spread so much joy and love to all he meets - every little bit will help Mark get Bandit the care he needs. If you can spare $1, $5, $20, anything towards Bandit’s medical care will be greatly appreciated.
Many of us in Southern California know about Bandit the Biker Dog.
Bandit is a Boston terrier who rides his customized Harley, making frequent appearances throughout the years at charitable events helping to raise money for all sorts of causes. You may have seen his photograph in newspapers and magazines - he is always sporting his riding leathers and goggles. Bandit is a registered therapy dog and visits patients in the San Diego Hospice and Orange County Children’s Hospital. In September he took second place in the 3rd Annual Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon in San Diego that raised nearly $50,000 for the Helen Woodward Animal Center and his most recent appearance was in the 62nd Mother Goose Parade in San Diego.
Well, 2008 has not been a good year for Bandit and he really needs our help right now. In May of this year a fast moving infection necessitated the removal of one of Bandit’s eyes. Bandit came back from that set back and continued making his charitable appearances. Since then Bandit began to suffer from seizures. Bandit’s dad, Mark Shaffer, took him to the neurologist on Tuesday (12/9/08) and they have recommended an MRI and spinal tap to try to determine the cause of Bandit’s seizures and make recommendations regarding treatment. The cost for these tests and potential treatment are extremely high and Mark does not have the money at this time. Mark is doing something that does not come easy for him (usually it is Mark and Bandit out there raising money for others) and is asking for help to raise the money needed to help him help Bandit. PayPal contributions can be made to Mark directly at execfit@adnc. com Mark is not a 501c3 registered charity - he is just Bandit’s dad trying to do what he can to raise the money he needs to help Bandit. The news from Mark this morning was that Bandit is not doing well and they are hoping for good news when the tests are done today.
You can read more about Bandit and Mark’s plea for help at Bandit’s website and see videos of Bandit then and now.
Bandit has been a great ambassador for Boston Terriers and has spread so much joy and love to all he meets - every little bit will help Mark get Bandit the care he needs. If you can spare $1, $5, $20, anything towards Bandit’s medical care will be greatly appreciated.