In Memoriam: Bandit Guttag

I am embarrassed to say that I cannot remember how Bandit came to rescue. What I do know is that he was a lovely, big boofy boy who was sweet, gentle and kind. And that he brought together two of my favorite MABCR peeps, Kris Guttag and Erika Leckington.

MABCR adopted Bandit to Kris and her husband in 2002. Not long afterwards, I learned that Steve referred to me as the Cult Leader, so I became the Supreme Leader of the Divine Church of the Border Collie, and Kris became my friend.

I have been privileged to become a part of Kris's life. Kris has volunteered with MABCR since shortly after Bandit's adoption. She has enriched my life, I am happy when she visits, and even happier when she cooks. Her son Gary has played with every moving thing on the farm (that he can convince to be still enough to touch) and I know that Bandit was instrumental in teaching Gary how to appreciate and to be kind to animals.

This morning Bandit went peacefully with Kris by his side.

I am ever so grateful to Bandit for bringing Kris and her family into my life, and even more so to the Guttags for giving Bandit the loving forever home that he so well deserved.

Rest easy buddy. See you at the Bridge.