k9angel Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 (edited) A photograph of a 19-year-old arthritic dog taking a relaxing dip in Lake Superior, Canada has captured the hearts of millions online. The image was posted to Facebook by photographer Hannah Stonehouse Hudson, who wrote: "This 19-year-old [schoep is] being cradled in his father's arms last night in Lake Superior. Schoep falls asleep every night when he is carried into the lake. The buoyancy of the water soothes his arthritic bones. Lake Superior is very warm right now, so the temperature of the water is perfect. I was so happy I got to capture this moment for John [unger]. By the way, John rescued Schoep as an 8-month-old puppy, and he's been by his side through many adventures :)." The photo, first posted last week, has been viewed more than 2 million times and has received more than 200,000 "likes" from Facebook users. In the picture, the dog appears to be asleep while being cradled in Unger's arms as the two wade in the lake. "My specialty is documenting relationships, whether it's a wedding or a man and his dog," Hudson told the Pioneer Press." John lives his life in a kind way. He rescued this dog as a puppy, they have gone everywhere together ever since. Schoep has arthritis now, and John finds that the water is therapeutic. He is the kind of person who wants his animals to be comfortable. I wanted to capture their relationship. I told John, 'I really need to get photos of you and your dog.'" After a busy week shooting wedding photos, Hudson says she was shocked at how quickly the photograph grew in popularity. "I never thought that this many people would see the same thing," she told the paper. "I know this is not about me--it's about a guy who loves his dog--but I am in complete awe that my photo has had such an impact." Hudson is selling prints of the photo, "John & Schoep," on her website and says she'll donate a percentage of the sales to help pay for Schoep's veterinarian bills. http://au.news.yahoo.com/world/a/-/world/14509384/beautiful-photo-goes-viral-online/ What a gorgeous pic. Edited July 19, 2013 by k9angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazyWal Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I did see that on FB. Isn't it beautiful :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 What an beautiful man! That must be one very special bond the two have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapua Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 This is what our relationship with dogs is all about IMO. So precious because so many of us who love and deeply care for our dogs know how humbling our relationship with our dogs is and that relatioinship is to be treasured. Dogs are the only mammals I know of that actively seek out our company, their trust in us is wholehearted if we allow it. God bless the man or woman who recognises the gift to us our dogs are. This relationship is truly blessed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyd Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Love this photo, so peaceful and loving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbear Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Just gorgous..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Yes, photo was seen and liked by me too. It really just says everything Truly beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris the Rebel Wolf Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Yup saw that one on FB a few days ago Just beautiful. I do love to read some good news every so often! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaheel02 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 B*gger, that is so beautiful it made my eyes leak. :) S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieDog Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 What a beautiful photo and story. Made me tear up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 beautiful.. yet another expression of uncomplicated love for another soul.. H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 So lovely :) one of the things that amazes me most about dogs is the trust they put in us as their humans. I hate that some people take advantage of that, but then more often you see the beautiful good side like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Breathtakingly beautiful photo. What a bond this man has with his beloved dog. Truly heart warming & inspirational Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetson Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted July 19, 2013 Author Share Posted July 19, 2013 John posted on his, and Schoep's FB page that Schoep passed away yesterday. My thoughts are with John at this very sad time. R.I.P. Schoep. xx You were loved by many, far and wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Awe bless, what a lovely photo.. RIP Schoep, running at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Run free Schoep - you will be missed mate! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Yes, I saw that on FB too, he was well loved and had a doting owner. Run free Schoep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Oh dear Thoughts & sympathies are with John at this very difficult time.... That beautiful photo of him with his beloved Schoep in the water will be etched in my memory forever. R.I.P. Dear Schoep Run, pain free forever now lovely boy. You will be so sadly missed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I saw that on fb this morning too. Dear old boy. I can imagine how John would be feeling, losing his best friend of 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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