Schoep has died

[otis-agnes]

I've been following this story of Schoep & John Unger.

"John Unger and his elderly dog, Schoep, became Internet celebrities last summer because of Bayfield, Wis., photographer Hannah Hudson's photograph of the pair in the waters of Lake Superior. Unger took Schoep into the lake regularly to ease the discomfort of the dog's arthritis.

People from Texas to Japan to Slovakia gave money to help pay Schoep's veterinary bills, medications and laser treatments. It gave the faithful companions another year together.

Schoep turned 20 on June 15. He died 26 days later. On Thursday, a photo of a paw print in the sand was posted on the Official Fan Page of Schoep and John on Facebook. The caption read:

I Breathe But I Can't Catch My Breath ...
Schoep passed yesterday
more information in the days ahead

[emzee]

R.I.P. Schoep, what a story!!! *sigh

[CA_POPPY]

That is a picture of perfect love. We are so lucky if we've ever known it, even once. Oh, how John will miss that old dog.

[sher9570]

This whole story has choked everyone up for well over a year. I think it's wonderful that so many donated to a fund so he was able to help his pup with the drugs to ease his pain and improve his quality of life.
Who among us would not just love to have 20 years with our pets, I know I sure would, so in that respect he was very blessed to have had him so long...one lucky dude.
RIP Schoep

Sher

[magnusfide]

What a heart tug. 20 y.o. is remarkable.

[amandasgramma]

This story helped renew our faith in mankind......I was sorry to hear Schoep died, too.....and I feel for John......RIP Schoep and prayers for your healing, John

[RoyB]

Like the Tom T song says only thing worth living for is "Old Dogs, Children, and Watermellon wine"... Gotta love the old dogs...

Schoep certainly looks at peace in the water in the arms of his companion John.. I am so glad they got to be together another year. Of course they will "ALWAYS be together in their spirits...

Roy Ken
Son of Otis and Elva Agnes BRADDY from Southern Illinois.
We have communicated before...

[ata3001]

R.I.P. Schoep....

[Deb_and_Ed_M]

That brought tears to my eyes - the story of Schoep and John is a story of true love.....

[chrisnpat]

Rest in Peace Schoep........