Bandit, Big Black Dog Who Stole My Heart Book Review
May 14, 2010 by Paris Permenter and John Bigley
Filed under Books, Our Reviews
Title: Bandit, Big Black Dog Who Stole My Heart
Author: Carol Bradshaw
Publisher: Authorhouse; 2009
Bandit is the faithful account of author Carol Bradshaw, her husband Jack and their first year with Bandit, a shelter dog adopted by the Bradshaws. Along the way we also meet other pets the family has treasured over the years: Goldie and Copper, the golden retrievers, other dogs Charlie and Hayley, and cats Fuzzy, Spike, Smokey, Peanut, and Gandalf. Obviously, the Bradshaws are true “pet people!” But the book’s main focus is on Bandit, the lovable Black Lab-mix who has become an essential part of the family.
The book is written as a duet, with alternating chapters from Carol’s and Bandit’s points of view. Incidents such as Bandit’s training, visiting the vet, and going on vacation are first described by Carol, then by Bandit, often with hilarious results. One such incident involved Bandit’s habit of burying his toys. Carol says:
“Bandit tries to take his toys outside and bury them. He had a little stuffed duck toy of Goldie’s that he managed to sneak outside. He buried it and I have yet to find it. Maybe one of these days I’ll run across it.”
But then there’s Bandit’s perspective:
“Sometimes I try to take my toys outside but Mom and Dad stop me when they can. I’ve sneaked a few outside and I bury them. Don’t ask me why, but I can’t help myself. My little duck made it outside with me, and I buried it under the big truck. It won’t get wet in the rain, and that way I always have a little friend outside with me. Hopefully, Mom and Dad won’t find it.”
Along with the humor, the book has a serious purpose as well. Bradshaw wants to call attention to Big Black Dog Syndrome, a well-documented situation in which dogs such as Bandit are often seen as threatening and troublesome and are therefore very hard to adopt out. Such dogs, Bradshaw points out, can be just as loving and gentle as smaller, more cuddly breeds. The Bradshaw’s aim is to establish a foundation, Bandit’s Heart, which will fund a rescue and training organization for “Big Black Dogs.” The book is a compelling first step in encouraging readers to find their own Big Black Dog and provide them a “forever home.” It’s a worthy ambition and great reading, too!
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For More Information:
- visit www.banditbigblackdog.com
- Help defeat Big Black Dog Syndrome
–John
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About Paris Permenter and John Bigley
DogTipper publishers Paris Permenter and John Bigley are a husband-wife team of full-time writers. The couple has authored over two dozen books and 2,500+ magazine articles.
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