Anyone who has had a pet pass away knows just how devastating it can be. Suddenly, one of your closest friends is gone. It's especially worse when you know that they are sick or possibly suffering. Animals can't communicate their feelings, and we can't explain what's happening to them.
Riina Cooke, 32, was devastated when she found out her 9-year-old boxer, Romeo, was diagnosed with bone cancer. She was told her friend only had about four months to live. His form of cancer, Osteacarcoma, is only treatable through amputation, and Rocky was too old to heal from such drastic surgery.
Riina spent the first few days completely devastated. She says, "I was just so upset the first few days. I needed something to occupy my mind."
She decided that the best thing for both of them was to enjoy Romeo's last few months by celebrating him and all the joy he brought into her life. She made a "bucket list" for Romeo to ensure he enjoyed his remaining time with her.
If you're not familiar, a "bucket list" is a list of activities one wants to do and places one wants to see before "kicking the bucket." Romeo's bucket list involves some truly adorable activities.
Scroll down for some heartwarming photos of this loving dog as he sees some of his final wishes come true. Though he has sadly crossed "the rainbow bridge," his legacy lives on through his Facebook page.
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Meet Romeo! He didn't let cancer get him down.
Romeo's family made sure he was able to accomplish everything on his bucket list...like meeting Santa!
He got to go to the beach.
He also loved his hike in the mountains.
He got to try some beer in a pub with his dad.
Romeo was FINALLY allowed to enjoy breakfast in bed.
He even made some new friends, like this kitten...
...and a horse!
Romeo also got to go on the road trip of his dreams!!
The Canadian boxer always wanted to visit America!
He finally got to try some foods he always wanted to try: like a McDonald's burger...
...sushi...
...and ice cream!
He loved having a steak picnic in the park.
Romeo went on his first date too.
With only four months to live, his family knew this was the last time he'd get to celebrate the holidays.
And New Year's Eve...
...and Valentine's Day...
...and even St. Patrick's Day!
The local Vancouver police allowed Romeo to come with them on a ride-along.
Plus, he was made honorary firefighter for a day.
This pampered pooch also got his first paw-dicure.
What a lovely, lucky dog! Every dog should get to see his or her bucket list come true!
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