Arthritic dog who became internet sensation dies. (Owner bathed him in Lake Superior, photo.)

[Brickbat]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=605458929475509&set=a.458149637539773.101097.453398954681508&type=1&theater

The photo that made them famous:

[warrior1]

1. Go easy Schoep

[vt_native]

2. R.I.P.

Condolences to the dog's person.

[Tikki]

3. Cross gently Schoep and know you were loved...

Tikki

[irisblue]

5. Schoep please...

find Alex the wonder dog & Duke. Likely they will be by the gravy pool or the peanut butter bone bush. Their human misses them...and she is holding Schoeps' human in light and love.

[Tikki]

10. ...and Tikki (the dawg) and hang with her because she loves friends...

and she'll keep by your side when you need one...


Tikki

[roguevalley]

38. find all our Andys, Tim, Robby, Pippin, Tippy and the Fritzis. Find that

homeless dog I couldn't save. They will make you feel right at home. Go in a good way, doggie. I love ya too.

[Beacool]

18. Stop please, you are making me cry.

I'm now thinking of my departed pooches, Tom, Nicki and Kiko (huskie, schnauzer and poodle, respectively). I hope that they are all playing in doggie Heaven. I hope that Snooper (cat) is also with them.

[dionysus]

40. i know, Bea.. my Snives is 14, i worry about him every day. but i have something to cheer you up!

[Beacool]

43. Oh, a puppy with a bankie!!!!!

Sooooo cute!!!!!

Thank you, my friend. May you have your Snives for years to come.

[nolabear]

21. And say "Good boy!" to Joe. You'll find him by the tennis ball trees.

Damn. After all these years.

[calimary]

24. And Bear and Checkpoint too...

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

4. 20 years old - a good long life. RIP, Schoep.

More here. http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/07/18/schoep-the-dog-passes-away-at-age-20/

[joeybee12]

8. Those of us who shun Facebook thank you.

RIP, Schoep.

[Ruby the Liberal]

6. Peaceful crossing, Schoep

John - you are in my thoughts. I am sorry for your loss.

[LeftofObama]

7. RIP Shoep!

[hlthe2b]

9. That has to be one of the most poignant photos I've ever seen... I am so glad

he was able to make his old pup's last days as peaceful and pain-free as possible.

Great dog... Great guy. RIP, pup.

[Jenoch]

11. Here is a direct link to a video story about Schoep.

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/08/10/a-man-floating-with-his-dog-makes-the-world-wonder/

[JNelson6563]

12. Still one the most beautiful photos I've ever seen.

I don't foresee that changing. What a great dog! Lived 20 years and managed to touch millions of us!

A sad loss for his human and many others.

Julie

[etherealtruth]

13. LOVE

[Butterbean]

14. Oh God I remember that picture.

I'm glad that dog had so much love surrounding him. That picture just makes me weep.

[Mnemosyne]

15. ...

[kentuck]

16. My wife cut this photo out of the paper and hung it on her calendar.

She was so touched by this.

[Kadie]

17. .

[nolabear]

19. What a loved creature he was. Cross easy, Schoep. And thank you, John.

Thanks for being one of the good guys.

[Beacool]

20. Schoep had a good run and a loving owner.

That pic is one of the most heartwarming photos I've seen of a human and his dog.

I hope that Schoep is running through fields, finally free from pain.

[mysuzuki2]

22. Look up my Duffy and Maya, Schoep.

I'm sure they will both be happy to meet you.

[Myrina]

23. I cried when I saw his Facebook post today

Such an extraordinary, loving relationship.

[lucca18]

25. Dear beautiful Schoep...

I follow John on facebook and everyday he would post an update on Schoep's day.
Schoep recently celebrated his 20th birthday. He loved Schoep so much!
https://www.facebook.com/Schoep.and.John

[underpaidemployee]

26. my heart goes out to you

I just had to put my beloved Charlie Boy down - I miss him terribly - he absolutely adored me as your pup adored you. It's painful to lose your best friend.

[Botany]

27. whoooze a good boy? dats my doggie!

[Aldo Leopold]

28. More tears

[99Forever]

29. ...

[asjr]

30. That is a picture of true love.

[SalviaBlue]

31. That dog was loved.

RIP sweet puppy, say hi to Naguel, Hensley, Edison and Jackson.

[Beaverhausen]

32. So sad...but John took such good care of him

RIP sweetie

[vankuria]

33. I followed them on facebook

John posted daily updates on facebook and sweet photos of his beloved Schoep and I felt like I knew them. Saw his post today that Schoep had passed and I cried, it was a beautiful relationship. The dog was 20 yrs. old and obviously John gave him an awesome life. Dogs truly are our best friends. Rest in peace Schoep you and John together made the world a better place.

[life long demo]

34. I also followed John and Schoep on FB

because of that beautiful picture. Schoep, you can run and play like a puppy again. Please look for my friends Sandy, Heidi, Penny, Bruser, Taffy, Sheba, Bridget, and Skip my dogs; and PussyKat, Sam, and Marmalade my cats. I have a crowd waiting for me and Miss Kitty.

[AllINeedIsCoffee]

35. ...

[Tree-Hugger]

36. Godspeed, sweet pup.

[IDemo]

37. Bear, Bubba, Chelsea and Jessie were all water lovers too,

Three Chesapeake Bay retrievers and a German Shorthair/lab mix. I miss them all, and now we have two more for hopefully many years.

"Mr. Bear", from a drawing of mine about 20 years ago:

[dbackjon]

39. Rest in Peace, good dog

[dionysus]

41. That dog, and the guy, are cool as hell. and he made is 20 years, thats a fantatic run for a dog!

[UtahLib]

42. No more pain for Schoep and only loving memories for John. n/t

[oldandhappy]

44. Lots of love both ways

Still, a huge hole in John's heart today.

[Triana]

45. He went loved. That's most important.

His human took very good care of the furry soul until his very last breath.