Buddy is a six-year-old Blue Heeler with a zest for life and a love of adventure. Tragically, he also has a terminal cancer of the lymph nodes, but he’s not letting that get in the way of his good times.
When Emily Mochan received the devastating news that her best friend had been diagnosed with Severe Lymphoma, she decided to make sure the final weeks of his life were as happy as they could possibly be.
Image: Buddy’s Bucket List
The pair have been together for four years, since Emily adopted Buddy from a shelter when he was about two years old.
To make the most of the time they have left together, Emily put together a bucket list, consisting of 27 things she thought Buddy would want to experience one last time — or, in some cases, for the first time!
When news travelled to the Queensland Police that one of the items on Buddy’s bucket list was to sit in a police car, the Dutton Park Police and the Dog Squad jumped at the chance to help Buddy out.
Image: QPS Media
Buddy was kitted up in a police dog harness and jumped straight on the front seat of the police car, where he looked right at home.
Image: QPS Media
He then joined Recruit Dog Chopper and Police Puppy Bendix in the rear of the car, just like a real Police Dog.
Image: QPS Media
Clearly impressed with how quickly Buddy took to his new role, Dog Squad Sergeant Ash Purvey presented Buddy and Emily with some gifts and a certificate making them an honorary Police Dog and Handler.
He certainly looks the part!
Image: QPS Media
You can follow Buddy’s progress with his Bucket List at facebook.com/buddysbucketlist.
Image: Buddy’s Bucket List
[Via Queensland Police News]
Great to see that even animals get their last wish through the owner and the Police. A real feel good story to start the week on . Good on ya QLD POLICE.
What a great kid none better sorry when he goes elizabeth
The poem below will get any owner through the difficult time of when they lose their best pet I believe in Rainbow Bridge and I know they’ll be waiting for me
http://www.petloss.com/rainbowbridge.htm
LOVE it ! Good one, Emily, (big hug to you) and thumbs up to Qld Police. You go, Buddy!
Good on you Emily for making a bucket list for Buddy. He is very special. Hats off to the Dutton Park Police and Dog Squad for organising a special day for Buddy.