Posted on 08/13/2012 5:51:32 PM PDT by Daffynition
John Unger adopted Schoep from a Wisconsin animal shelter 19 years ago with ex-fiancée
After their break-up, Mr Unger contemplated suicide but Schoep brought him back from the brink
'I don’t think I’d be here if I didn’t have Schoep with me,' Mr Unger said
Two weeks ago, Schoep's arthritis got so bad the veterinarian said it might be the end
Friend Hannah Stonehouse Hudson snapped what might have been a final portrait of the pair
Thanks to the donations of strangers, Schoep has more time with his best friend
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
Blurry screen alert.
Perhaps for the doggie ping list?
After I post this I am going to let my best buddy in for the night.
New pics at the link for folks that have seen this published elsewhere.
I love this story.
I don’t know anything about the temp of Lake Superior but the lakes here in CT are *freezing* cold. Being August, they are usually much warmer. Not sure how therapeutic that water is...but Schoep seems to love it. That’s what counts. :)
Good bedtime story
Good bedtime story
Doubly so.
Yes, it might help.
Were he my dog, I’d also have him on massive doses of MSM and throw in some Turmeric, for good measure.
It is my greatest hope that my boy lives to be 17.
I’d carry him everywhere, if necessary, just to keep him with me.
Beautiful story, I hope Schoep can live a longer pain free life.
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