In Cavite, Philippines, a mixed-breed dog or Aspin named Bogie was gaining popularity as he and his owner, Gilbert Delos Reyes, went on road trips to the beach or the mountains.
Bogie loved to ride on his dad’s motorcycle. According to Gilbert, Bogie would jump whenever he heard the motorcycle start. Gilbert always made sure that his dog wore safety gear like reflective aviator glasses and a bespoke orange helmet with holes for his ears. Sometimes he wore a sports jacket to protect him from the heat.
Bogie was about four months old when Gilbert started training him to ride on the motorcycle. He was still too small at that time, so Gilbert had to pick him up and carry him while he drove his motorcycle. From that time on, Bogie wanted to go with his dad whenever he left the house. He was the first to jump on the motorcycle when Gilbert started the engine.
Gilbert was a motorcycle enthusiast and owned a motorcycle shop. Bogie was a big help at the shop. He became a local celebrity when people saw how good he was at riding a motorcycle, so he helped bring customers in. In addition to that, he also helped protect the shop by chasing away some men who tried to rob it in 2014.
Bogie and Gilbert had been together for about 11 years. Gilbert did not treat him like an ordinary pet, but he regarded him more like a son. Bogie was a big part of his life and they had been through many experiences together. They had traveled together on the motorcycle and had been to many places.
Gilbert loved Bogie so much that he would surely be heartbroken and would not know how to move on when Bogie would pass away. Gilbert did not think that another dog would match Bogie’s love and devotion. He was one of a kind and irreplaceable.
Source: South China Morning Post via YouTube