Every dog has its day: Dying mutt to fulfill bucket list
A Pennsylvanian man is making the most of the precious time he has left with his beloved canine by taking the pooch on a bucket list of adventures.
Todd Burchanowski found out his female poodle beagle mix, Reyes, had just two months to live the day after Thanksgiving.
She was diagnosed with terminal lymphoma, news that devastated Burchanowski and prompted him to make a list of adventures they could share together before she passes.
12. “Watch a Sunset with my best friend”
Posted by Todd Burchanowski on Sunday, December 6, 2015
There are 81 tasks to tick off the list, with 55 wishes already completed.
The latest adventure involved Reyes making a debut TV appearance.
#55 "Help with a weather forecast"A very special thanks goes out to the entire staff at WJET TV! Thank you for making her dreams come true!!!
Posted by Todd Burchanowski on Friday, January 1, 2016
The pair also rang in the New Year together.
Not an official bucket list item, but this will be one of my favorite moments for the rest of my life. Happy New Year everyone!
Posted by Todd Burchanowski on Thursday, December 31, 2015
Burchanowski is a high school teacher and enlisted the help of his students to make one of the wishes a reality - a wedding for Reyes!
#17 "Get married!!!!" Well today was the day Reyes finally got married!! A special thanks to all those who attended and participated in the event!!
Posted by Todd Burchanowski on Saturday, December 12, 2015
“Sometimes in life you get stagnant, but by me doing all of these things with her, it's kind of re-energized my life," Burchanowski told ABC News.
“I hope people can do this for themselves, or with their loved ones as well,” he said.
The twosome have also visited Niagra Falls and gone sledding since they began their quest.
#28 "Visit Niagara Falls" and #41 "Go outside the United States"
Posted by Todd Burchanowski on Tuesday, December 15, 2015
#55 "Go on a sled ride"
Posted by Todd Burchanowski on Monday, December 21, 2015
#43 "Build a snowman!"
Posted by Todd Burchanowski on Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Burchanowski has been inundated with support since he began documenting their final adventures on facebook and has expressed his gratitude for all the kind words and support he has received.
The idea, however, is not a novel one - in April 2014 another dog lover hit the headlines when she created a bucket list of 22 wishes for her dying boxer, Romeo.
The Canadian also documented their last days together on facebook and fulfilled the final wish of visiting America before the pooch had to be put to sleep.
