Education:

• June 8, 2002 - August 2002
      Graduated Puppy Kindergarten
      K'8's Gr8 K-9 located at South Bark Dog Wash / San Diego, CA.
   

• December, 2004 - Started the process of becoming a "Certified Therapy Dog"
   

• March 12, 2005 - Bandit took the test and PASSED (on first try) to be registered as a "Pet Therapy Dog", with the Delta Society.

Awards Received:

•     1^st Place -- 6th Annual Sandy Clause Holiday Hounds Costume Contest, “PEOPLE’S CHOICE” Award,  Ocean Beach, CA.

•     1^st Place -- San Diego Humane Society's "look-a-like contest" held at Fashion Valley Mall, San Diego, CA.

•     February, 2003 became an official associate member of HOG (Harley Owners Group)

•     1^st Place -- 8^th Annual Ugly Dog Contest,“DOG WHO LOOKS MOST LIKE OWNER", Del Mar, CA

•     1^st Place -- 8^th Annual Ugly Dog Contest, “PEOPLE’S CHOICE” category, held in Del Mar, CA

•     Tied for 1^st -- 8^th Annual Ugly Dog Contest, “BEST COSTUME” category, held in Del Mar, CA

•     1^st Place -- 9^th Annual Ugly Dog Contest, “DOG WHO LOOKS MOST LIKE OWNER", Del Mar, CA

•     1^st Place -- 9^th Annual Ugly Dog Contest, “BEST COSTUME” category, held in Del Mar, CA

•     2nd Place -- 9^th Annual Ugly Dog Contest, “PEOPLE’S CHOICE” category, held in Del Mar, CA

•     2nd Place -- 10^th Annual Ugly Dog Contest, “DOG WHO LOOKS MOST LIKE OWNER", Del Mar, CA

•     1^st Place -- 10^th Annual Ugly Dog Contest, “BEST COSTUME” category, held in Del Mar, CA

•     3rd Place -- 9^th Annual Ugly Dog Contest, “PEOPLE’S CHOICE” category, held in Del Mar, CA

Interests and Activities:

"I enjoy riding on my Harley Davidson Motorcycle, Traveling and attending Motorcycle/Biker rallies.  Something dear to my heart is participating in fundraisers to raise money for charities benefiting children, animals and hospices. I also enjoy participating in other events here in San Diego where I can make a difference (such as supporting efforts on behalf of fallen police officers and fire fighters).  Additionally, I love being in front of the camera, chasing tennis balls, playing with other dogs at dog parks… these are always fun things for a dog!!"

Motorcycle Rallies, Events and Fundraisers Attended:

• Phoenix Bike Week - 2002

• Love Ride - 2002, 2003, 2004

• San Diego Toy Run - 2002, 2003, 2004

• Oceanside, CA Toy Run - 2002, 2003, 2004

• Los Angeles, CA Toy Run - 2002

• Tijuana Toy Run - 2002, 2003, 2004

• Laughlin River Run - 2003, 2004, 2005

• Palm Springs Biker / Hot Rod Weekend - 2003

• Jerry Griffin Memorial Poker Run - 10/24/2004 (see link for video)

• The Tammy Hoefer Benefit Auction - 12/22/2004

• CHOC Ride August 21, 2005

Places Traveled on Harley:

• Morro Bay, California

• LA/Hollywood California

• Palm Springs, California

• El Centro, California

• Grand Canyon, Arizona

• Flagstaff, Arizona

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Yuma, Arizona

• Kingman, Arizona

• Laughlin, Nevada

Media Coverage:

Newspapers: Bandit has been featured in the New York Times, LA Daily News, LA Times, San Diego Union Tribune and other local papers in San Diego County.

Television: Bandit has received coverage on The Discovery Channel, A&E, The History Channel, TBS, Bravo, Wealth TV, Lady and the Tramp "50th anniversary edition" DVD,  and the Animal Planet cable channels. Local (San Diego) coverage includes the NBC, CBS and ABC affiliates as well as the KUSI News channel.

• November 11 - LA Daily News, 10th annual Love Ride (photograph on front page of paper and web site).

• November 30 - KUSI news, "30th annual Oceanside Harley Toy Run" (Interviewed).

• December 1  - ABC news, "Annual St. Vincent De Paul Toy Run" (live interview, taped segment).

• December 8 - LA Children's Hospital Toy Run (photos posted on sponsor's website).

• December 15 - KUSI news, "South Coast Harley Tijuana Toy run" (live interview, taped segment).

• December 22 - CBS, ABC, NBC, KUSI news and San Diego Union Tribune
  6th annual Sandy Claws "Holiday Hounds Costume Contest" (Live and taped interview. Photo appeared in Union Tribune and front page and article on paper's web site).
  (Live and taped interview Photo appeared in Union Tribune and front page and article on paper's web site).

• December 23 - San Diego Union Tribune, 6th Annual Sandy Claws "Holiday Hounds Costume Contest" (6 x 9 photograph on page 2 of paper and web site).

• December 24 - KUSI news, Christmas Eve at Fashion Valley Mall (live interview).

• December 27 - KUSI news, San Diego Humane Society's "Doggie Cafe" (live interview, photo placed on SDHS web site).

• February 10 - Bandit's photo was used in the commercial aired on the A&E, Discovery, History, TBS, Bravo and Animal Planet channels for a 4 week period, promoting the exhibit "DOGS" at the San Diego Natural History Museum.

• February 1, - ABC news, San Diego Humane Society's "Doggie Cafe" (taped interview).

• February 21 – Bandit’s photos and resume was placed on the http://www.dogsonbikes.com/ web site which promotes "dogs that ride."

• March 16 – CBS news, 8^th Annual Ugly Dog Contest (live interview, taped segment).

• March 16&17 – KUSI news, 8^th Annual Ugly Dog Contest (taped segment).

• March 21 - Del Mar Times, 8th annual "Ugly dog contest" (5" x 5" photograph of Mark Shaffer and Bandit on front page of paper). 

• March 21 - Del Mar Voice, 8th annual "Ugly dog contest" (3" x 2" photograph of Mark Shaffer and Bandit on front page of paper).

• May 18 - CBS news, 1st annual Dogs on Bikes Run (taped segment).

More to be added

• December - San Diego Police Officers Association's "The Informant" (Photograph of Mark Shaffer and Bandit, mentioned in article for the "1st Annual Gerald Griffin Tour de San Diego Memorial Poker Run").

More to be added

• February - San Diego Police Officers Association's "The Informant" (Photograph of Bandit, on the lap of San Diego Police Officer Tammy Hoefer at the Tammy Hoefer Benefit Auction).

• February 14 – NBC affiliate, Fox 6, Helen Woodward Animal Center's "Yappy Hour" at the Omni Hotel in the Gas lamp, San Diego (taped segment, taped interview).

• March 5 - FOX 6 - San Diego Humane Society's Annual Telethon. Bandit Appears while answering the phones (with Mark), on the phone bank.

• March 13 - KUSI news, 10^th Annual Ugly Dog Contest (Live on the morning news).

• March 13 – KGTV, KUSI, WB 5, and FOX 6 news, 10^th Annual Ugly Dog Contest (taped segments).

• March 13 - North County Times, 10th Annual "Ugly Dog Contest" (photo of Bandit on front page of website).

• April 25 - Finger lakes SPCA of Central New York - Bandit appears on website and flyers for fundraiser event.

• May 8 - KGTV news, 11th Annual Walk for Animals" benefiting San Diego Humane Society & SPCA (taped segment).

• June 4 - "San Diego Padres Station Ch. 4." Bandit shown on his Harley, leading a parade of dogs around PETCO Park before the San Diego Padre game at the "Dog Days of Summer" event.

• June 12th -  A&E Channel. Bandit appears on the new reality TV show "Family Plots."

• August 7 - The San Diego Union-Tribune. 2nd Annual "Woofstock festival" (photo and write up on pages 1 & 2).

• August 28 - UNVISION, Cox Cable Ch. 17 in San Diego - Featured on "Ver Par Creer"

• September 25 - KUSI, FOX 6 news, "2nd Annual Gerald Griffin Tour de San Diego Memorial Poker Run" (taped segments)

• October, 2005 - 1to1 Magazine - Photo featured on cover as well as inside with the article.

• February 14 -- Fox 6, Local 8 news, KUSI news:  Helen Woodward Animal Center's "Yappy Hour" at the Omni Hotel in the Gas lamp, San Diego (taped segment, taped interview).

• February 28 -- Bandit makes appearance on the Release of Walt Disney's "Lady and the Tramp", 50th Anniversary Edition. 

• March 7 -- KUSI news, 11^th Annual Ugly Dog Contest (Live on the morning news).

• March 31 -- Bandit Appears on Harley Davidson's Motorcloths *2006 Apparel & Accessories* Official Guide

• Sunday, April 16 -- Special Feature of Bandit on FOX 6 News

• Wednesday, May 10 -- Seen Live on the KUSI Morning news with Rod Luck (interviewed for Pet Rescue Day on the Bay)

• Thursday, May 18 -- Seen Live on FOX 6 morning news with "Ruben" - Pet Rescue Day on the Bay

Resume has not been updated since May 18th, 2006.  In 2007, Bandit has continued to appear in numerous news papers, magazines and TV. 

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