One New Yorker took his dying pup on a bucket list adventure

Casey Waslasky
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Couple Takes Dying Dog on Epic Adventure
Couple Takes Dying Dog on Epic Adventure


One dog owner is going to great lengths to make sure his pooch is living the best life he can.

After being diagnosed with a terminal illness, Poh, a mixed-breed dog from New York City, went on the trip of a lifetime thanks to his owner.

Neil Rodriguez adopted Poh from an animal shelter when he was just an eight-week-old pup back in 1999. When Neil found out Poh only had a little time to live, he wanted to maximize every second and decided to take him on a cross-country road trip.

Rodriguez is such an avid traveler that he was just happy to be able to travel with Poh. The trip lasted seven weeks and Rodriguez took his four-legged friend to every place imaginable.

Thanks to Instagram, we are able to take a peek into their heart-warming journey. Washington D.C, Seattle, and San Francisco were a few stops along their remarkable journey. They also managed to stop by Walter White's house from "Breaking Bad" and "The Goonies" house in Oregon.

Another #atlanta landmark. The Fox theatre. #pohthedogsbigadventure across the USA. Almost back to #nyc #dog #puppy #pup #cute #eyes #instagood #dogs_of_instagram #pet #pets #animal #animals #petstagram #petsagram #dogsitting #dogsofinstagram #ilovemydog #instagramdogs #nature #dogstagram #dogoftheday #lovedogs #lovepuppies #hound #adorable #doglover #instapuppy #instadog

A photo posted by poh the dog (@pohthedogsbigadventure) on Apr 16, 2015 at 8:18pm PDT



Hollywood swingin! I'm back in LA! #pohthedogsbigadventure rolls on. Don't worry everybody I'm OK now. Hope to see you later tonight!

A photo posted by poh the dog (@pohthedogsbigadventure) on Apr 1, 2015 at 5:16pm PDT



My dad @djneilarmstrong brought me to the #goonie house and made me do the truffle shuffle.... I'm going to #poop in his @adidasoriginals #yeezyboost later. #pohthedogsbigadventure

A video posted by poh the dog (@pohthedogsbigadventure) on Mar 25, 2015 at 3:45pm PDT



It's been a long two weeks... But I made it with help from @djneilarmstrong and @goumada. The sign signifying the end of Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles. I know, we took a different path some of the way, but you understand. We went across the US, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and I got to get my paws wet in the nice ocean :) (Atlantic is OK but it ain't no Pacific!) I wasn't sure if I was strong enough to make it here... But thanks to my parents care I did. #bucketlist item checked. Now I've added a new item... To see #nyc one more time :)... Come out tonite to Tokyo town at my dad's event tokyo beat. See @djneilarmstrong instagram for info! I'll be there hanging out! #pohthedogsbigadventure

A photo posted by poh the dog (@pohthedogsbigadventure) on Mar 19, 2015 at 5:01pm PDT


One destination Rodriguez definitely wanted to take Poh was to the Pacific Ocean. He told ABC News that allowing Poh the chance to swim in the water gave him the energy of a five-year-old pup!

Good morning world! Get to dip my paws again :) #pohthedogsbigadventure at #fortfunston. Something about the water makes my old body feel young again...

A video posted by poh the dog (@pohthedogsbigadventure) on Mar 30, 2015 at 6:17am PDT


Poh is one lucky dog, but in reality, Neil Rodriguez is one lucky owner. Make sure to follow Poh on Instagram to see more of his amazing adventures!

If that didn't warm your heart, check out the slideshow below of even more adorable pups!


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