Traveling the world is a luxury afforded by the few, but this lucky dog has had the chance to go more places during her short life than most people do in a lifetime. Her name is Kahlua, and she’s a rescue dog who made a name for herself by being well-traveled. She and her owner Trevor DeHaas have been on the road since February, sojourning across the United States and taking some incredible images while doing it. There’s a bit of a sad side to their story, too: DeHaas has kidney disease, and he is using his remaining time to see as much as he can, with Kahlua as his trusty companion. Their photographs are pretty amazing, and you can follow their journey below.
**They started in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, and have visited the summit of Colorado’s Raspberry Mountain, paddleboarded through Utah’s Glen Canyon and visited the lowest point in the states: California’s Badwater Basin.**
– They motivate us to play, Be affectionate, Seek adventure, And be loyal. Hoping to make more memorable waterfall moments with this lady. @clifbarcompany #adventurepastcontest A photo posted by Trevor DeHaas (@trevortakesphotos) on Oct 28, 2015 at 7:22pm PDT
Sunset Seekers #GoPro #LiveYours #REI1440Project A photo posted by Trevor DeHaas (@trevortakesphotos) on Apr 18, 2015 at 6:49pm PDT
Happy Howloween! A photo posted by Trevor DeHaas (@trevortakesphotos) on Oct 31, 2015 at 5:16am PDT
Kahlúa loved her first slot canyon but I think she loved the lizards on the walls even more! #VisitArizona A photo posted by Trevor DeHaas (@trevortakesphotos) on Mar 4, 2016 at 8:58pm PST
**DeHaas might not be able to get the treatment he needs, as his kidney condition is incurable. “It’s more a question of when I’ll need dialysis or a transplant rather than ‘if’. If I don’t get one who knows When I think about it, it scares the hell out of me. I know I won’t be able to do the things I love to do now and even taking Kahlua for a walk could end up being a challenge.”**
In the middle of snowhere. #GoPro A photo posted by Trevor DeHaas (@trevortakesphotos) on Mar 7, 2015 at 6:27pm PST
Camping at Lone Rock has been a love-hate relationship. Mostly love but with the wind storms we had there were times when I really hated it . I’ll have sand in my stuff for months to come but that’s all part of the adventure. #gopro #testedtough #besomedoggy #gorumpl #mydogismy #thinkoutside #thulestircrazy #campingwithdogs A photo posted by Trevor DeHaas (@trevortakesphotos) on Mar 16, 2016 at 6:41pm PDT
Hands down one of my favorite places to paddle. Although I would love to see what Powell looked like before they built the Glen Canyon Dam. #gopro #mydogismy #testedtough @columbia1938 #optoutside #besomedoggy #stand_up_paddle #VisitArizona A photo posted by Trevor DeHaas (@trevortakesphotos) on Mar 8, 2016 at 8:19am PST
**DeHaas hopes his journey with Kahlua will inspire others to do the same.**
Jordan Pond We had planned on paddleboarding here but since it’s a public water supply there were no dogs allowed in the water. There is a huge difference between IN the pond and ON the pond but I wasn’t taking my chances of getting a fine. #GoPro #REI1440Project @visitmaine @acadianps A photo posted by Trevor DeHaas (@trevortakesphotos) on Aug 12, 2015 at 4:26am PDT
**My life now feels 1,000 times different. Every day is an adventure with something new around every corner.”**
Sunset Swimming A photo posted by Trevor DeHaas (@trevortakesphotos) on Jun 5, 2014 at 6:04pm PDT
**And with Kahlua by his side, there’s no limit to where their adventures may take them.**
Teal Thundra #Canont3i #GlennOnokoFalls #CatahoulaLeopard #MyDogIsMy waterfall finder A photo posted by Trevor DeHaas (@trevortakesphotos) on Feb 12, 2015 at 7:06am PST