Lauren Fern Watt and her English Mastiff, Gizelle, had been through a lot over the years --college, boyfriends and even a big move from Tennessee to New York. So, when her beloved, 160-lb "roommate" was diagnosed with bone cancer, she was devastated.
According to Watt's blog on lifewithdogs.tv, the vet told her Gizelle only had a few months to live.
The bucket list was extensive and full of adventures. First, there was riding in a canoe, a tenuous process for an "easily spooked" Gizelle.
"Gizelle and I always used to watch 'The Little Mermaid' together, and a favorite scene was the one where Ariel is chauffeured in a row boat by Prince Eric," Watt wrote.
After some trying, Watt managed to get the large and concerned dog into the canoe and says she thinks Gizelle loved the adventure as much as she did.
Then there was a visit to the buzzing Times Square. Watt wisely planned the trip in the early morning to avoid the chaos of tourist crowding.
