Dying dog taken on a big road trip

One of my favorite milestones from #pohthedogsbigadventure with @djneilarmstrong and @goumada. Getting to the end of Route 66, signifying that we made it all the across the country. This was already almost 2 months ago… And the trip we took started 10 weeks ago now. When my parents found out I was sick, it seemed like my ailments meant that I could go at any moment. But instead of just waiting at home, they brought me on this great adventure, and I think it brought me even more life, lifted up my spirits even more, so my body had no choice but to follow. We all have to live life to the fullest! Thank u mom and dad for not giving up 🐶 #tbt #throwbackthursday #dog #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 May 7, 2015 at 5:02am PDT

One story that’s gone viral in recent days is about Poh, a terminally ill dog who’s been taken by his owner in a 12,000-mile road trip across various places in the United States.

Poh is owned by Thomas Neil Rodriguez, who’s better known as music artist DJ Neil Armstrong. After the diagnosis of inoperable cancer in the 15-year-old dog’s abdomen, Rodriguez and his fiancee decided to take Poh on a “bucket list” of destinations such as Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., New York and California.

Rodriguez said he wasn’t sure Poh would last two weeks, but the canine lasted seven — until his condition deteriorated to the point where he decided to keep him at home.

It stands to reason that Poh would have visited a few Route 66 landmarks during his travels. And indeed he did (after the jump):

I made a friend today The Buffalo, states animal of Oklahoma #pohthedogsbigadventure

A photo posted by poh the dog (@pohthedogsbigadventure) on Mar 8, 2015 at 2:52pm PDT

#pohthedog adventure rolls on. We made it to the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo Texas. #pohthedogsbigadventure nice. #dog #cute #dogs_of_instagram #pet #animals #petstagram #petsagram #photooftheday #dogsofinstagram #ilovemydog #instagramdogs #nature #dogstagram #dogoftheday #lovedogs #lovepuppies #hound #adorable #instapuppy #instadog

A photo posted by poh the dog (@pohthedogsbigadventure) on Mar 8, 2015 at 7:33pm PDT

Everything really is bigger in Texas. We are at The Big Texan restaurant in Amarillo #pohthedogsbigadventure

A photo posted by poh the dog (@pohthedogsbigadventure) on Mar 8, 2015 at 9:36pm PDT

Party time. Let me show you how to photo bomb. #pohthedog at the Santa Monica pier. #pohthedogsbigadventure

A photo posted by poh the dog (@pohthedogsbigadventure) on Mar 20, 2015 at 5:35pm 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

Dozens of photos from Poh’s travels may be seen at his Instagram account here.