Heartbreaking Story Of A Man And His Adventure Buddy, Booter The Dog

Andrew Muse and his 5-year-old Golden Retriever, Booter, are adventure buddies. Andrew Muse is a professional multi-sport athlete and he was living his dream of having road trips and adventures with his beloved dog, Booter. Andrew transformed an old-school camper into a home with wheels so he and his dog could enjoy adventures on the road together!

Andrew and Booter were more than adventure buddies, they were family. Booter was always by Andrew’s side.

The noblest of steeds. #Booter #dog sends it off the Looking Glass #ropeswing in episode 12 of the #tinyhomeadventure. Drops Nov 1st. Thanks to @ruffwear for keeping Booter safe and properly equipped for every situation. He is secured in the #doubleback, a climbing grade dog harness. #sendit #dog #epic #ruggedpup #moab #heydadidontthinkweshouldbedoingthisbutok @maverik_inc @rossignol @coastportland @nectar @skiutah

A photo posted by Andrew Muse (@andrew__muse) on Oct 27, 2015 at 8:22am PDT

They climbed mountains together…

A photo posted by Andrew Muse (@andrew__muse) on Oct 21, 2015 at 2:54pm PDT

..they went surfing together…

A photo posted by Andrew Muse (@andrew__muse) on Nov 1, 2015 at 8:29am PST

…and every time they go for an adventure, Andrew documents it. The two had an online adventure series on Vimeo called Tiny Home Adventure.

A photo posted by Andrew Muse (@andrew__muse) on Jul 9, 2015 at 7:51am PDT

But one night, on their way back home, Andrew and Booter’s adventures came to an end. Andrew hit the back end of an 18 wheeler that was going 40 miles per hour. Andrew survived the crash, but unfortunately, his best friend didn’t.

Andrew felt that the life he knew ended right there. Booter was still breathing when Andrew carried him out of the camper, but because his wounds were fatal, he died in Andrew’s lap.

A photo posted by Andrew Muse (@andrew__muse) on Jun 10, 2015 at 9:07am PDT

Before you watch their heartbreaking story in the video below, be sure you have some tissues ready. This one is a tearjerker.

Muse said that he is not ready to replace Booter just yet. But he will use Booter’s memory to positively influence people.

Rest in Peace, sweet Booter! Run free! You’re off to a new adventure…

A photo posted by Andrew Muse (@andrew__muse) on Jun 23, 2015 at 8:53pm PDT

You can view more of Andrew and Booter’s adventure on their Vimeo and Instagram account.

Read more about this story at http://www.good4utah.com/