When Andrew Darwood was trying to find a friend to join him on what would have been a long, lonesome bike flight home from Tasmania to Western Australia, he set his heart on discovering a canine buddy.
When he satisfied a little caramel-coated puppy with a white stripe diminishing her nose at the Dogs’ Home of Tasmania, he understood he’d discovered his taking a trip mate.
Since embracing Tassie — which he passionately called her — in 2017, the duo have actually clocked up more than 20,000 kilometres together, with additional journeys prepared.
Wearing googles and in a protected provider, Mr Darwood says Tassie is constantly excited for a another journey and feels at home on the bike.
Finding a buddy
As quickly as he saw Tassie at the Dogs’ Home of Tasmania, Mr Darwood understood he had actually discovered his perfect mate for the approximately 4,000-kilometre trek back to Western Australia.
Mr Darwood had actually just recently assisted a friend relocation from WA to Tasmania, and the possibility of making the journey alone held little appeal.
“I had actually considered having a dog as a buddy for a long time,” Mr Darwood said.
After 2 or 3 sees to the dogs’ home, Mr Darwood satisfied six-month-old Tassie, thought to be a Jack Russell combined breed.
“The very first time I saw her I believed, ‘She’s ideal’,” he said.
“A friendly and protective dog.”
Unfortunately, Tassie had actually been declared by another possible owner, however when an enthusiastic Mr Darwood called 2 weeks later on he found that individual had actually chosen to not continue with the adoption.
“I practically went directly away and got her,” Mr Darwood said.
Tales from the roadway
Riding a motorcycle includes ease for Tassie, who rapidly conquered some early nerves when she initially installed one.
