“They say a dog is a man’s best friend, but to John Unger, a Wisconsin resident, his dog, Schoep, means everything. Unger adopted Schoep as a 8-month old puppy and the two have been together ever since. Now, at 19 years old, Schoep has arthritis and has trouble sleeping…Unger found that water is therapeutic for his pained buddy, so he takes Schoep into Lake Superior and lulls him to sleep…Schoep trusting John so much he falls asleep in the buoyancy of the water which soothes his arthritic bones.”
Read more of this inspiring story at The Huffington Post. Thank you conflictingheart for the share.
And more background at this YouTube video clip.
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How wonderful!
Isn’t it…
My heart sings when something so caring goes viral. It is such a nice change of pace.
Yes Lesley, I heard that this story lit up Facebook…
Awesome story.
Hi Simon. I’m with you…it is awesome.
Now this one brings tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing
Yes, wonderful story…
What a heartwarming story.
Very…
May we all have friends this true.
Or just one…
Such a sweet story of love…
Yes Carol, it is…
What a touching story. Dogs are the best! Thanks for sharing!
Aren’t they? It was a dog day yesterday for me. 2 posts on dogs and a third one that I sat on…yet you can’t have too many heartwarming dog stories, right?
Never!!!!
Unconditional love goes both ways….
Yes it does Tina..
Special. Special. Special. Sorry only word to describe this.
- Michael
A touching tale. Thanks for sharing .
utham
It is Utham, thanks for dropping by. BTW, love your recent posts.
Thank you so much , David.
utham
Act of love from a friend and companion… Beautiful story.
Thanks Marina. I so agree.
Alright – sobbing at 6AM…what a love story..
Yes, incredibly moving…
I just pulled myself together after seeing that on the news and there I go again! Such a sweet story.
This is awesome – and fits so into my new focus of the Pet Industry -
Something to add to Pet Industry TV -
Thank you so much for your blog and all you do for the world!
Blessings, Shawna
Thank you Shawna. This would be a perfect fit for your new venture…
I just saw this story on my local news recently. I believe that they said that the video of this is popular now on Youtube. It is such a sweet and touching story.
Hi Julieanne. Thanks for pointing me to the story. Here’s the link for others who are interested: http://youtu.be/5pmVI9eD1pI
I haven’t gotten to actually watch the clip yet on Youtube. Thanks for pointing out this link, too.
This was an amazing heartwarming story! The power of love and warm waters heal. Thank you for sharing this! Loved it!
Thank you. I so agree.
Saw this poignant photo of Facebook and loved it, shared it, wept over it. Nice to read the backstory. These animals are so very precious….
Yes they are Lori…
Hey David -
got a 15-year-old mixed breed myself. Past few years I watched this Grand Lady gracefully move into old age. On multiple meds now and her arthritis is especially evident. There are some nights I carry her into our bedroom to her bed since she has trouble making the walk.
Every morning, when I wake up, I look over to where she’s sleeping to make sure she’s still there.
I will continue to guard her the way she guarded me for so many years. It will be her decision whether she goes or stays….
Thanks for this post…it’s so difficult to see these four-legged friends move on in age…
- Jeff
Heartwarming story Jeff. Thanks for sharing. Dave
My love sent this photo and story to me, I cried… Thank you dear David, love, nia
Yes Nia. This story is most inspiring…