Heartbreaking: 20-Year-Old Dog with Arthritis, Vet Suggests Euthanasia, but Owner Refuses—Every Day, He Holds His Pup Close for Hydrotherapy: "Daddy, I Love You"

A 20-Year-Old Dog with Arthritis, Vet Suggests Euthanasia, But Its Owner Takes It for Daily Hydrotherapy and Cuddles

Pets are part of the family, and owners are responsible for their entire life!

In Wisconsin, USA, a man named John Unger adopted a stray dog named Schoep when it was eight months old.

In the blink of an eye, Schoep turned 20, from a playful and cute puppy to an old dog, but John Unger never thought of abandoning it.

▼Schoep grew older, developed arthritis, and started limping. The vet suggested euthanasia, but John Unger refused.

He knew taking care of an old dog with health problems was tough, but he wanted to give Schoep more love and care in its final years, not missing a single moment with it.

▼To relieve Schoep's discomfort, John Unger took it for hydrotherapy in a nearby lake every day.

Soaking in the water helped Schoep relieve joint and muscle pressure, making it feel a bit better.

Sometimes, Schoep would feel so relaxed in the water that it would fall asleep in John's arms.

▼A photographer friend of John's, Hannah Stone-Sweet Marcus Morris, captured the moment of him giving his pet hydrotherapy and posted it online, which sparked strong reactions from many netizens.

Some people left encouraging messages, while others offered to donate to help treat Schoep.

When John Unger found out about it, he couldn't believe that he and Schoep were receiving so much love and support.

▼In 2013, Schoep passed away, perhaps entering doggy heaven.

John Unger said that when he first met Schoep, he was struggling with depression, and after adopting it, he promised to do everything he could to care for it.

John Unger kept his promise with his actions, staying by Schoep's side in its final moments, wanting to accompany it on its last journey.

▼In 2015, John Unger finally emerged from the shadow of losing Schoep and adopted another dog, Bear.

After hearing the news, netizens cheered him on, congratulated him on starting a new chapter in life, and thanked him for being willing to give love to another dog.

John Unger himself is someone who truly understands love and wants to invest in it. Bear is lucky to have such a loving owner.

He stayed with Schoep through its final days, and Schoep was lucky to have such a deeply loving owner in its life. This bond is truly heartwarming!