Bandit is a 10 year old American Pit Bull Terrier in Fairfax, VA, who needs $2,000 for Lymphedema.

I found Bandit when he was 6 months old at a shelter. He was previously abused and had a cast on his leg. He was damaged, like me. From that day I knew I found my best friend. Since then we’ve been inseparable. Fast forward he is now almost 11 years old and he’s been with me through every rough patch I’ve experienced. Now with Link, a 2 year old dog that is like a brother to Bandit, we are family.

Bandit recently had trouble walking and getting around. He could barely stand at all and you could visibly see how much strength was required of him to just get up. His entire right hind leg is also now very swollen and he’s trying to not put pressure on it at all. The past 3 years he’s been in and out of the vet for multiple illnesses such as kidney failure and the inability to control his bowels

Bandit is special not because he’s the ideal dog, but because he’s the ideal friend. He is always there. When I’m sad he brings me his toys. He waits to eat his food until I eat mine so we can eat together. Seeing his face light up when I walk through the door with a toy in his mouth shows me that he is worth it all. This dog saved me in so many ways. No animal or human could ever compare.

All my money goes straight to bills. No time for extra curriculars. I was hospitalized myself for a time being and after my own personal hospital bills I’m just catching up. But I’d rather have zero dollars to my name than to live a life without my best pal.