Yes, Moxie passed away in March due to complications resulting from a routine knee surgery.

She had torn the CCL ligaments in her knees while running and playing in Baja California as we traveled south on our route towards the Antarctic Ocean. She went into surgery at our trusted veterinary hospital in Guatemala and passed away quite suddenly five days later.

We were heartbroken.

We were heartbroken after Moxie’s passing.

We decided that the best way to grieve and heal was to go on a pilgrimage to celebrate our travels with Moxie. During A GoRUFFLY Pilgrimage in July 2023, we visited other people doing extraordinary things with their dogs and learned about the special bond they share.

Now we’ve welcome a new copilot into our pack. Whimsy has big paws to fill but she’s proving to be a genuine article all her own as we now continue the GoRUFFLY Around the World adventure together!

Whimsy rides in RUFFLY’s K9 Moto Cockpit motorcycle dog carrier on the back Jess’s Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro motorcycle. RUFFLY has custom built the K9 Moto Cockpit for hundreds of dog-loving motorcyclist all around the world. Check out our detailed Gear Guide video for more information about the K9 Moto Cockpit.

Whimsy’s big sister and predecessor, Moxie, traveled tens of thousands of kilometers in the K9 Moto Cockpit without an injury of any kind. The Cockpit’s cushioned design kept her safe and comfortable while enjoying an authentic riding experience with Jess.

Like Moxie before her, Whimsy rides securely harnessed into the Cockpit motorcycle dog carrier at all times and she wears eye protection.

Check out this Gear Guide video about how to secure the dog in their Cockpit and our Rider’s Guide article for a detailed breakdown of the safety considerations.

No matter their background, girls have the power to transform themselves, their communities, and the world around them. Girl Up is a global movement of empowered young women leaders who defend gender equality. Through leadership development training, Girl Up gives girls the resources and platform to start a movement for social change wherever they are.

For those who stand with us in this movement, there is no rest until we achieve equal rights for every girl. Because when girls rise, we all rise.

Girl Up was founded by the United Nations Foundation in 2010, and continues to work across a global community of partners to achieve gender equality worldwide.

For those who stand with us in this movement, there is no rest until we achieve equal rights for every girl. Because when girls rise, we all rise.

Girl Up was founded by the United Nations Foundation in 2010, and
continues to work across a global community of partners to achieve
gender equality worldwide.

Yes, your donation to the GoRUFFLY Around the World supporting Girl Up campaign goes directly to Girl Up and it is tax deductible for U.S. taxpayers. So, donate now!

Absolutely, yes! The easiest way is to share and repost content about the world adventure and encourage everyone you know to donate. Do all your dog-lover gift shopping with RUFFLY because 10% goes to Girl Up.

Please take up a collection at work and, if you’re a businessowner, contact us about becoming a corporate partner. Most importantly, help spread the word!

We’d love to. We’re happy to do a talk and answer questions wherever our route and timeline allows so email us or call +1 323-454-3127.

That would be awesome! Email us and let us know where you are and what you have in mind for a meetup.

The route map on this page shows our route and current location so you can see if we’re in your area and if we have an event scheduled.

Each week we post a new episode of our GoRUFFLY Around the World adventure travel series so subscribe to our YouTube channel to enjoy all the thrills!

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