Joseph Sebastian Takes Elderly Dog, Zeus, On Australia Biking Trip (PHOTOS)

LOOK: Man Takes Elderly Dog On Trip Of A Lifetime
|

Joseph Sebastian and his 15-year-old dog, Zeus, are in the midst of one, final journey together.

Since December 2011, the two have been biking throughout Australia, meeting new people along the way, and enjoying each other's company.

Zeus, who's almost entirely deaf, sits inside a blanket-filled cart that's attached to his owner's bike. He even has a little retractable roof in case inclement weather hits.

(Story Continues Below)

(Credit: imgur/ellrank)

Last week, Imgur user ellrank, ran into the duo outside her office. While she photographed them, she learned their incredible story.

Ellrank told DogHeirs.com that Sebastian has raised Zeus since birth. When his pet's eyesight and hearing began to deteriorate, he decided to treat him to a farewell trip.

"I dont want Zeus to just die," Sebastian told ellrank. "He has cared for me more than I have cared for him."

"I wish to express my enormous gratitude for all the kind wishes and lovely words we have received," Sebastian wrote. "It has been amazing and very unexpected."

Ellrank also adds that along the cycling journey, Sebastian likes to draw abstract pen sketches to give to the people he meets.

"I love meeting new people," he told ellrank, "and they just love Zeus."

Clarification: An earlier version of this article stated that Zeus was almost entirely blind. Zeus is not blind. According to Sebastian's Flckr account, Zeus' vision is "fine for his age."

UPDATE: June 6 -- Joseph Sebastian, the cyclist, told HuffPost that he made none of the remarks attributed to him in the story posted to Imgur by user ellrank, or that were subsequently reported to DogHeirs.com. He declined a request to clarify further and would only confirm that he is traveling with his dog, Zeus, by bicycle. Neither DogHeirs.com nor ellrank's Imgur page were substantially altered.

Support HuffPost

At HuffPost, we believe that everyone needs high-quality journalism, but we understand that not everyone can afford to pay for expensive news subscriptions. That is why we are committed to providing deeply reported, carefully fact-checked news that is freely accessible to everyone.

Whether you come to HuffPost for updates on the 2024 presidential race, hard-hitting investigations into critical issues facing our country today, or trending stories that make you laugh, we appreciate you. The truth is, news costs money to produce, and we are proud that we have never put our stories behind an expensive paywall.

Would you join us to help keep our stories free for all? Your will go a long way.

Support HuffPost

Before You Go