Heartwarming Doggo Owner Carries His Sick Dog 180 Miles By Wheelbarrow For One Last Adventure (Pictures & Comments)

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Blake Seidel • Managing Editor & Brand Manager
Mar 4, 2024 3:00 PM EST

We're not crying, you are! We were not emotionally prepared for this incredibly heartwarming story, so we're warning you now - get your tissues ready. The bond between an owner and their doggo is something special. You are their whole world - you teach them the rules, protect them, spoil them, and show them everything the world has to offer. But, time goes on and puppies turn into sweet senior doggos, and sometimes, they get sick.

This owner found out that his loving doggo had leukemia, and decided to take some time off and carry him by wheelbarrow or backpack for 180 miles for one last big adventure before they said goodbye. This is one of those stories that restores your faith in humanity, a man putting everything aside to take care of someone he loves, even if it has four legs and can't say "I love you". 

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    FINISYER Rs MAN TOOK HIS DYING DOG UP THE MOUNTAIN IN A WHEELBARROW FOR 'ONE LAST ADVENTURE TOGETHER'
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    PINIE
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    We would 100% do this for our doggo. She's still a baby (only 9 months old), but we often think about her aging as we spend time with her. We love her more than anything in this world and she deserves all the adventures no matter how old she is.

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    Our doggo is a city dog, but she loves going out into nature and exploring. But, if we had to take her on one last adventure, we would definitely go to the beach. She loves the sand. She loves everything about it!

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    rawrszn Driven by love for his Labradoodle, Monty, Carlos Fresco embarked on a final walk in Wales amid Monty's battle with leukemia. Traveling from London to Brecon Beacons, Carlos pushed Monty in a wheelbarrow, bringing joy to the journey despite Monty's health. Sadly, Monty's cancer returned, swiftly leading to his passing at the foot of Carlos's bed the morning after Father's Day.
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    westsideflyguide I'm not crying
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    elkalban I love me some humans 100
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    alex2kidperez_ * Legend
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    manofcookery What a wonderful soul that guy has.
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    Mikeologyy. 3y ago He better have let Monty pee on the highest hill to establish supreme dominance over all the other dogs in the region
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    Slower Than You Think 3y ago It's the tigger that got me... ●
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    ● Eternaltuesday • 3y ago Every post like this makes me want pick my dog up and squeeze her forever.
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    traumatism. 3y ago What a beautiful thing to do.
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