Man Takes His Dying Dog On ‘Bucket List’ Road Trip

The bond between a man (or woman) and his (or her) dog is a special one, especially when they grow up together. The loss of a beloved family member is painful. When my longtime friend & colleague Jaycee Falcon lost his longtime companion, Tucker on Mardi Gras 2015, the pain was evident. She'd been with him since she was a pup. When a Nebraska man learned his dog was dying of cancer, he decided to take her on a "bucket list" adventure. Robert Kugler's 9 year old chocolate Lab, Bella was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, he was forced to choose between amputating a leg, or putting her down. Kugler decided he & Bella would travel the country together. The farewell journey has taken them to the Carolinas, & the Adirondacks in Northern New York (My old stomping grounds). They hit the Florida Keys, and are still on the road, according to mashable.com. Bon voyage, Bella!