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My 12-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, Reagan was diagnosed with Transitional Cell Carcinoma, a cancer of the bladder. At first, I was told there was nothing I could do and her prognosis was only a couple of months. But then, I learned of a new treatment that was showing signs of promise for this type of dog cancer. We all knew it was a long shot because the tumor was growing quickly…. Click here to read more of Reagan’s story and her courageous battle with cancer

My 12-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, Reagan was diagnosed with Transitional Cell Carcinoma, a cancer of the bladder.

At first, I was told there was nothing I could do and her prognosis was only a couple of months.

But then, I learned of a new treatment that was showing signs of promise for this type of dog cancer.

We all knew it was a long shot because the tumor was growing quickly….

Click here to read more of Reagan’s story and her courageous battle with cancer

Compassionate 12 year old boy, Jack McPadden, would like nothing more than to see his neighbor’s near blind dog, Brody, someday cured of a disease that threatens his eyesight. Determined to help, Jack recently appealed to his schoolmates and raised $211.05 toward anticipated veterinary bills, coupled with an additional $100 from his own family and that is just a start, he says. Jack will be thrilled when Brody can see again, but he will never actually see it himself. That is because ever since he was 9 months old, Jack himself has been totally blind. To read more

Compassionate 12 year old boy, Jack McPadden, would like nothing more than to see his neighbor’s near blind dog, Brody, someday cured of a disease that threatens his eyesight.

Determined to help, Jack recently appealed to his schoolmates and raised $211.05 toward anticipated veterinary bills, coupled with an additional $100 from his own family and that is just a start, he says.

Jack will be thrilled when Brody can see again, but he will never actually see it himself. That is because ever since he was 9 months old, Jack himself has been totally blind.

To read more

Dr. and Mrs. Pienaar are living with a rather unusual animal as a household pet, a 4-year-old cheetah named Jolie. Big cat Jolie is named after film star Angelina, and the cheetah is certainly used to star treatment at Magda and Japie Pienaar’s home. Jolie, can often be found eating from the kitchen table, snoozing on the sofa, or even curled up on the couple’s bed. The cheetah is also best buds with the Pienaars’ other, more conventional pet, a German Shepherd named Franky. They can often be seen eating, sleeping and playing together. Original Article

Dr. and Mrs. Pienaar are living with a rather unusual animal as a household pet, a 4-year-old cheetah named Jolie.

Big cat Jolie is named after film star Angelina, and the cheetah is certainly used to star treatment at Magda and Japie Pienaar’s home. Jolie, can often be found eating from the kitchen table, snoozing on the sofa, or even curled up on the couple’s bed.

The cheetah is also best buds with the Pienaars’ other, more conventional pet, a German Shepherd named Franky. They can often be seen eating, sleeping and playing together.

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Shelley Mamott, Staff Writer It was the photograph that touched countless hearts around the world. John Unger cradling his arthritic, 19-year-old dog Schoep in the warm water’s of Lake Superior to lull him to sleep. Knowing that he might only have days left before euthanizing his beloved dog, Unger asked friend and photographer Hannah Stonehouse Hudson to take one last picture of the two together. What happened next was nothing short of incredible. To read the full story click here: www.aplacetolovedogs.com/2012/09/viral-photo-leads-to-new-lease-on-life

Shelley Mamott, Staff Writer

It was the photograph that touched countless hearts around the world. John Unger cradling his arthritic, 19-year-old dog Schoep in the warm water’s of Lake Superior to lull him to sleep. Knowing that he might only have days left before euthanizing his beloved dog, Unger asked friend and photographer Hannah Stonehouse Hudson to take one last picture of the two together. What happened next was nothing short of incredible. To read the full story click here: www.aplacetolovedogs.com/2012/09/viral-photo-leads-to-new-lease-on-life

Last month, 31 year old, Anthony Ortolani made the decision to abandon his 5-year-old German Shepherd/Rottweiler mix, Missy, while hiking on one of Colorado’s tallest mountains. On August 3, Ortolani was hiking on Mount Bierstadt with his friend’s 19-year-old son when bad weather started to move in. Missy’s feet had become blistered and she was unable to walk. The two men tried to carry the 112-pound dog for over two hours before deciding to leave her on the mountain to make it to safety. To read more click here: www.aplacetolovedogs.com/2012/09/1486642285/1486642285/

Last month, 31 year old, Anthony Ortolani made the decision to abandon his 5-year-old German Shepherd/Rottweiler mix, Missy, while hiking on one of Colorado’s tallest mountains.

On August 3, Ortolani was hiking on Mount Bierstadt with his friend’s 19-year-old son when bad weather started to move in. Missy’s feet had become blistered and she was unable to walk. The two men tried to carry the 112-pound dog for over two hours before deciding to leave her on the mountain to make it to safety. To read more click here: www.aplacetolovedogs.com/2012/09/1486642285/1486642285/

Boy Makes “Lick It” List For Dying Dog

In 2005 a dog named Bingo came into the life of a then 4-year-old boy named Cole Hein. Cole has an undiagnosed disorder which makes him suddenly stop breathing when he is asleep or even when he is awake. Bingo, the Jack Russell terrier was trained to recognize when Cole stops breathing and bark to alert his parents. Bingo has saved the boys life on numerous occasions.

Cole, 11-years-old is now able to fight the disorder on his own. While Bingo, now 14, was diagnosed with Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome. Unfortunately, Bingo does not have long to

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A touching and heartfelt photograph of John Unger, a Wisconsin resident, and his 19-year-old dog, Schoep. What is clear from this picture is that to John Unger, his dog, Schoep, means everything. Unger and his then fiancé adopted Schoep when he was just an 8-month-old puppy and the two have been together ever since. At first Schoep was nervous around Unger, as it was thought that Shoep was abused by a male in the past. It took about eight months for Unger to really earn Schoep’s trust. Over the years the two have been through a lot together. Now, at 19 years old, Schoep has arthritis and Unger found that the warm waters of Lake Superior is soothing for Shoeps aching body, so he takes him into lake and lulls him to sleep. This wonderful photograph taken on July 31st was captured by Hannah Stonehouse Hudson, of Bayfield, Wis., owner of Stonehouse Photography and a friend of Unger’s. “I had about 5 minutes to shoot and this is what I caught – a man and his dog. John loving his Schoep, and Schoep trusting John so much he falls asleep in the buoyancy of the water,” Stonehouse Hudson said. The photographer posted the photo on her facebook page where she described the pair’s loving relationship. “This is 19 year old Shep being cradled in his father’s arms last night in Lake Superior,” she said. “Shep 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 temp of the water is perfect. I was so happy I got to capture this moment for John. By the way, John rescued Shep as an 8 month old puppy, and he’s been by his side through many adventures.” Currently the photo has been viewed on facebook more than 225,000 times and shared more than 131,000 times. Because of it’s popularity, it has influenced many to make donations to help Unger pay for treatment to help Schoep’s arthritis.

A touching and heartfelt photograph of John Unger, a Wisconsin resident, and his 19-year-old dog, Schoep. What is clear from this picture is that to John Unger, his dog, Schoep, means everything.

Unger and his then fiancé adopted Schoep when he was just an 8-month-old puppy and the two have been together ever since. At first Schoep was nervous around Unger, as it was thought that Shoep was abused by a male in the past. It took about eight months for Unger to really earn Schoep’s trust. Over the years the two have been through a lot together.

Now, at 19 years old, Schoep has arthritis and Unger found that the warm waters of Lake Superior is soothing for Shoeps aching body, so he takes him into lake and lulls him to sleep.

This wonderful photograph taken on July 31st was captured by Hannah Stonehouse Hudson, of Bayfield, Wis., owner of Stonehouse Photography and a friend of Unger’s.

“I had about 5 minutes to shoot and this is what I caught – a man and his dog. John loving his Schoep, and Schoep trusting John so much he falls asleep in the buoyancy of the water,” Stonehouse Hudson said.

The photographer posted the photo on her facebook page where she described the pair’s loving relationship.

“This is 19 year old Shep being cradled in his father’s arms last night in Lake Superior,” she said. “Shep 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 temp of the water is perfect. I was so happy I got to capture this moment for John. By the way, John rescued Shep as an 8 month old puppy, and he’s been by his side through many adventures.”

Currently the photo has been viewed on facebook more than 225,000 times and shared more than 131,000 times. Because of it’s popularity, it has influenced many to make donations to help Unger pay for treatment to help Schoep’s arthritis.