As I sit here and watch the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics, I happened to take a bit of a break from all the action and found a beautiful story on line.
A Wisconsin man, John Unger is seen gently cradling his 19-year-old dog, Schoep (a Shepherd mix) in Lake Superior. Schoep suffers from arthritis and his advanced condition has made it difficult for the aging canine to get any rest. To ease his pain and help him relax, Unger started taking his best buddy out into the warm water. The gentle rocking motion acts as a sort of therapy and allows Schoep to grab some much-needed shuteye.
The photographer, Hannah Stonehouse Hudson, stated, "I want people to identify with this photo, and remember a time when they felt safe, loved, and cared for".
According to the posting, Unger and his fiancée rescued Schoep when the Shepherd mix was an eight-month-old pup. Schoep had been abused by his former male owner and Unger told the Duluth News Tribune that it took close to a year before the dog was able to trust him.
When orignally posted by Hudson, the photo inspired many people to donate towards Schoeps expensive medical care.
Give a big hug and extra cuddles to your doggies tonight people! They are "safe, loved and cared for".
A Wisconsin man, John Unger is seen gently cradling his 19-year-old dog, Schoep (a Shepherd mix) in Lake Superior. Schoep suffers from arthritis and his advanced condition has made it difficult for the aging canine to get any rest. To ease his pain and help him relax, Unger started taking his best buddy out into the warm water. The gentle rocking motion acts as a sort of therapy and allows Schoep to grab some much-needed shuteye.
The photographer, Hannah Stonehouse Hudson, stated, "I want people to identify with this photo, and remember a time when they felt safe, loved, and cared for".
According to the posting, Unger and his fiancée rescued Schoep when the Shepherd mix was an eight-month-old pup. Schoep had been abused by his former male owner and Unger told the Duluth News Tribune that it took close to a year before the dog was able to trust him.
When orignally posted by Hudson, the photo inspired many people to donate towards Schoeps expensive medical care.
Give a big hug and extra cuddles to your doggies tonight people! They are "safe, loved and cared for".
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