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After His Dog Was Diagnosed With Cancer, The Owner Took Him On A Final Epic Road Trip
In May of 2015, a beautiful chocolate lab named Bella was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, aka bone cancer. Her owner, Nebraska-based Robert Kugler, was told that either Bella’s front leg should be amputated or she should be put down right away because she was in pain. The decision to amputate Bella’s leg was made and she was given three to six months to live, because cancer had spread to her lungs. After the surgery, Kugler decided to take his furry best friend on a final farewell adventure.
“I’m the best version of myself when I’m with her, and I wanted to be that person full time. I wanted to share moments with her where it was just her and I under the great blue sky.”, Kugler told Bored Panda. They’ve traveled to a bunch of places across the country including Chicago, Key West, Nashville, and Savannah – but the journey isn’t over yet! Now, 14 months later, the happy pair are still traveling the country and enjoying each others company. How is Bella now? “She is doing fantastic”, Kugler told Bored Panda. “The Vets have said to “keep doing what we’re doing, because it’s obviously working.”
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In May 2015 Robert Kugler’s pup, Bella, was diagnosed with cancer and given three to six months to live
So Kugler decided to take her on a farewell road trip across the country
Kugler had just finished school and instead of heading straight to the job market…
He decided to spend time with his pup
They visited Chicago, hit up the Northeastern United States, then head to Florida
When they got back home to Nebraska, “it just didn’t seem complete” – Robert wrote
“The journey wasn’t over….yet there we were…back where we started as if we never left”
So when the opportunity came up, they hit the road again
This time, Robert and Bella traveled to places like Southern Missouri, Kentucky, and Nashville
And today, 14 months later…
The pair is still traveling the country and enjoying each others company
As for Bella…
Well, according to Robert she’s doing pretty darn awesome
Watch this video for more of Robert and Bella
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Hans 9 years ago
Some people might think these are "lost months" in the CV but it are gotten months in life.
Yvonne Bernal 9 years ago
You're right Hans. It's what we do with our lives that count . . . not what we didn't get to do. This world needs more folks like Robert
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Анета Пантелеева 9 years ago
He has given her the power to live longer. With his friendship, all the adventures and enjoyments <3
Juliette Landes 9 years ago
that be one happy dog. If only all dog owners would do this...dying or not.
Athena Bubo 9 years ago
This is so lovely! Bella, you go, girl; and Robert, what an awesome guy you are for honouring your friendship. I taje me hat off to you. Animals have beautiful souls that can enrich our lives far beyond the concept of simply having a pet - its having a "soul buddy." Once we make that true connection, it's hard to say the final goodbyes, after every joy shared. Many people don't "get" this, but the ones who do are lucky, blessed by having their hearts warmed by a 4-legged angel. My soul buddy had to be put down on April 29th, miss my Roscoe still. When the time comes, Robert and Bella, may you both have courage and strength. Many blessings.
JoAnne Klein 9 years ago
Robert is MY kind of human! And they are so very rare that when we, the general public, hear about them Karmic blessings will follow May they continue to add many more memorable adventures!
pipercosmo33 9 years ago
I just openly cried for the first time in over 10 years while reading this...!
Hans 9 years ago
Some people might think these are "lost months" in the CV but it are gotten months in life.
Yvonne Bernal 9 years ago
You're right Hans. It's what we do with our lives that count . . . not what we didn't get to do. This world needs more folks like Robert
Load More Replies... Анета Пантелеева 9 years ago
He has given her the power to live longer. With his friendship, all the adventures and enjoyments <3
Juliette Landes 9 years ago
that be one happy dog. If only all dog owners would do this...dying or not.
Athena Bubo 9 years ago
This is so lovely! Bella, you go, girl; and Robert, what an awesome guy you are for honouring your friendship. I taje me hat off to you. Animals have beautiful souls that can enrich our lives far beyond the concept of simply having a pet - its having a "soul buddy." Once we make that true connection, it's hard to say the final goodbyes, after every joy shared. Many people don't "get" this, but the ones who do are lucky, blessed by having their hearts warmed by a 4-legged angel. My soul buddy had to be put down on April 29th, miss my Roscoe still. When the time comes, Robert and Bella, may you both have courage and strength. Many blessings.
JoAnne Klein 9 years ago
Robert is MY kind of human! And they are so very rare that when we, the general public, hear about them Karmic blessings will follow May they continue to add many more memorable adventures!
pipercosmo33 9 years ago
I just openly cried for the first time in over 10 years while reading this...!
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