Bandit Sprung From Hoosegow

I only have a few minutes to write this.

I have an appointment to be fitted for my straight jacket. I don't want to be late for that...

(Sorry, can't hear you. The Hen is squawking so loud I think the coop is going to implode....)

Yeah, we will deal with her later.

Right now we are dealing with this.....

Newcomer:

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Meet Bandit.

Bandit. This is not a name that inspires..... confidence. I just brought him from the kennel where he has been for a week or more. We were just so full up with Shelties that there was no place for him. Until I lost what little sense I had left and said I would rescue him.
I've heard he's a counter surfer, and has issues with prized chewy treats. We have been warned about this guarding behavior. Hopefully we will not be lulled into complacency by his calm temperment.

He has greeted Miss Fiona without a problem. Just a nice, "Oh! The resident cat. Howdy do." And then off he went to some other exploration of the house.

Fiona was too shocked to utter so much as a hello in greeting.

He has also been introduced to the pack:

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He survived that without any growls or snarls. And believe me, they ganged up on him at first. He was being inspected on both ends at the same time poor guy.

This is going to be interesting. I remember this feeling. I used to have three really real human boys in the house all those years ago. God only gave me two eyes and two hands. Sometimes you really do need that eye in the back of your head.
I may have to dust my old one off and pop it in. Three to one is about my limit.

[album 65561 GoofyHen2.JPG]Three?
THREE?
What about that cat?
That's FOUR missy.
Count 'em.
Four.
You are SO done for.
So delusional.
So...
Buks fail me.
I'll be in my coop.
And don't come
crying to me in the
middle of the night
if you have problems.
You are on your own.
I wash my wings of the
whole business.

Comments (10)

welshamethyst (Legacy)

Frankly, I think you need a couple more and I graciously volunteer to stick stamps on Chance and Maggie and mail them to you ;)

Diane (Unauthenticated) (Legacy)

You are a brave soul (or crazy). I wish you the best with BAndit. I do hope they all get along fine and he doesn;t bring any problems intot he household. I have the 4 cats as you kow, but they are so much different than dogs. I have this feeling you, Bandit and the rest of the tribe will do just fine. Welcome to the neighborhood Bandit!

Pragmatist (Legacy)

Good luck, my friend. I believe you're a glutton for punishment. Maybe Ben and Sunny can teach the new boy on the block his manners. And I'm sure Fiona is much relieved!

Bless

404Error (Legacy)

Welcome, Bandit! I hope your counter walking days are over because if they aren't, your foster mommy will really make you a believer in the idea that shelties' feet belong on the floor! Remember, if you do forget and start counter surfing again, and then suddenly find yourself in flight, fight your instinct and open up rather than shrinking in. Opening up creates wind resistance and will slow your landing.

mamallama (Legacy)

There's no denying it now.
You ARE as crazy as I am.
Although if you count cats, I'm still two ahead of you.
Have fun!
Welcome Bandit!
Oh, Red. If you count yourself it makes five.

welshamethyst (Legacy)

RYC: No offense, but I had to laugh about your falling down the deck steps like a cartoon character because I did that years ago. We always came and went through the garage or back door but our yard was terraced and you had to go down several railroad tie steps. One year I took the first step and watched my feet sail over my head. My only thought was "how did my feet get up THERE????". That little fiasco resulted in a chipped bone near my elbow but it was quite amusing until I landed ;)

*cyber sends you some pea soup*

ImNotLisa (Legacy)

I said it before and I'll say it again. You're my hero. Eep!

allimom (Legacy)

you are, without a doubt, a brave woman.

Stormy is a compulsive counter surfer, we haven't been able to break her. If you find a way to break Bandit, PLEASE share it!
Alli

InStitches (Legacy)

But Red, he is so handsome; such a pretty color and what a sweet face.

I wouldn't have a clue about curing counter surfing, but it is definately worth a try. You really ought to lend a wing to the task. Think of it this way, the sooner he has respectable household manners the sooner he will find his forever home.

Quilty

diamondsoled (Legacy)

Hey thanks for your comment. I know your username but I don't think I've visited your diary before. Bandit is too cute (and I'm more of a cat person, so that's actually saying a lot!). You obviously live some place much warmer than my home and native land... I love all the leaves in the background of your pics!

Good luck with the straight jacket fitting. Don't forget to pick up Hannukah candles while you're out!
-T