poignant story about Bandit, an unwanted, wounded, stray cat that Sharon rescued, tamed, and relocated, yet miraculously found his way back to her. Bandit inserted himself into Sharon's home, her life, and her heart. This is the story about his great adventures and how he packed more than nine lives into his nine years with Sharon. He was fiercely determined to fully live each day and he wanted more in spite of cancer and chronic inflammatory bowel disease. A fearless little cat who refused to give up... Bandit's story reaffirms the strong bond between human and pet and reminds us of the painful heartbreak when that bond is severed by death. Sharon writes openly and honestly about grief and loss, guilt regarding euthanasia, and despair. Because of her love for Bandit, she was able to hold onto the hope that her heart would heal and she would experience joy again. Bandit's story is an inspiration to all who have deeply suffered a loss in their lives, especially that of a pet.