Cole Hein suffers from a medical condition called apnea. A person with apnea can stop breathing unexpectedly, with very little notice. Cole has needed constant supervision since the day he was born, because of the unexpected apnea attacks which can strike at any time.

In 2005, Bingo, a specially trained Jack Russell terrier, came into Cole’s life and changed his life (and the lives of his family members) forever.

Bingo has watched over Cole, being a constant companion and ever-vigilant service dog. Bingo was there for Cole when Cole was in the hospital for numerous surgeries, and is ever at Cole’s side as his alert companion.

Unfortunately, 13-year-old Bingo is suffering from a life-threatening disease.

But Cole is not going to let Bingo pass on without first giving his friend the kind of support and love that Bingo has shown for Cole.

Cole has created what he calls a “lick it” list for the service dog. Here’s the list from the Facebook page the family has put together to honor Bingo:

1) This is where the Lick It List comes from Cole would like his friends and family to send Bingo dog treats from where ever they live so that Bingo can ‘TASTE” world.

2) Take Bingo for one last “public” outing to Ruckers. It is a place that you go and play video games etc…

3) To walk around the block twice with Bingo but Cole broke it down to 1 block one day and then the 2nd block the next day.

4) A photo shoot with just Bingo and Cole (this has already been arranged)

People everywhere agree that Cole is an amazing boy, with an amazing service animal.

The page says the family is not accepting monetary donations, but asks folks to send treats or make donations to their local shelters. After all, Cole wants to help animals everywhere.