'Man's best friend' makes most of final days with doggy bucket list

LONDON -- Dylan the English cocker spaniel is living out his remaining time like a king ever since his owners came up with a "bucket list" for the dying dog.

When Michael Wolkind's family found out Dylan's cancer had spread to his entire body, it was his college-aged daughter's suggestion that they make a bucket list of things the 9-year-old dog would like to do before passing. The family came up with items like eat a steak, ride on a fire engine and go on a date with a "beautiful girl dog."

"The minority view is that we shouldn't be doing it; it's all for the humans, but I swear he's enjoying it," Wolkind told ABC.

Dylan loves food, so a steak dinner rather than his usual kibble was quite the treat.

"I don't think he could believe it when I started feeding him this steak," Wolkind said.

Wolkind got permission from the restaurant owner to bring Dylan inside and sit at a prime table in the front window. Dylan donned a top hat and "bling" for the special occasion -- a getup that drew the attention of more than a few passersby.

"People were walking past the window of the restaurant were doing a double take," Wolkind said.

Friends and neighbors have been totally supportive of Dylan's bucket list. Wolkind's co-worker has even offered to set Dylan up with his cockapoo.

"We're going to try to recreate the 'Lady in the Tramp' scene where they eat spaghetti," Wolkind said.

Dylan's story went viral after photos of him were posted to Reddit. Wolkind hopes that people understand that the bucket list is meant to be all in fun and allow both Dylan and his family to enjoy their remaining time together.

"I don't know how long he's got to live; they said three weeks, and he's coming up on four now, so I'm loving every second of it," Wolkind said.