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John Unger and his 19-year-old dog Schoep from Bayfield, Wisconsin. In John’s arms, there’s no urge to swim, but only to sleep.
John rescued Schoep when he was just 8 weeks old and the two have been best friends since. Schoep now suffers from severe arthritis in his legs and it hurts so bad that Schoep cannot sleep, but John has figured out a way to ease his best friend’s pain.
John takes Schoep to the waters of Lake Superior and holds him until he falls asleep, sometimes the two stay in the water for hours.
John discovered that warm water has a therapeutic effect on Schoeps aching bones. Hannah Hudson snapped a picture of the two and after sharing the picture on Facebook it has been liked over 300,000 times and shared more than 200,000 times. Since the image went viral John has received enough donations to treat Schoeps arthritis.
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – It’s a picture that is getting worldwide attention. A photo by Hannah Stonehouse Hudson captures a man and his dog floating in Lake Superior.
But it’s much more than a peaceful moment between an owner and his pet. The story behind the photo is connecting with millions around the world.
Pet ownership comes with a certain routine. From the daily walks, to feeding – it’s a routine John Unger took on when he adopted his dog, Schoep.
John rescued Schoep when he was just 8 weeks old and the two have been best friends since. Schoep now suffers from severe arthritis in his legs and it hurts so bad that Schoep cannot sleep, but John has figured out a way to ease his best friend’s pain.
John takes Schoep to the waters of Lake Superior and holds him until he falls asleep, sometimes the two stay in the water for hours.
John discovered that warm water has a therapeutic effect on Schoeps aching bones. Hannah Hudson snapped a picture of the two and after sharing the picture on Facebook it has been liked over 300,000 times and shared more than 200,000 times. Since the image went viral John has received enough donations to treat Schoeps arthritis.
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – It’s a picture that is getting worldwide attention. A photo by Hannah Stonehouse Hudson captures a man and his dog floating in Lake Superior.
But it’s much more than a peaceful moment between an owner and his pet. The story behind the photo is connecting with millions around the world.
Pet ownership comes with a certain routine. From the daily walks, to feeding – it’s a routine John Unger took on when he adopted his dog, Schoep.
