Gregg-Sterling30
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11/3/2026 6:54:48 PM
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Let's remember the cat too..
Some ideas here..
https://www.gofundme.com/f/caseys-fight-against-lymphoma?qid=c0575c8ab7c142b80a8a1639400e3f6a&cp_src=d
And what happened to Schoep could happen to kitty to so prepare now.
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• The Bond: John Unger adopted Schoep as a rescue puppy. Years later, when Schoep was 19 years old and suffering from severe, painful arthritis, John discovered that the weightlessness of water was the only thing that relieved his dog's joint pain.
• The Facebook Phenomenon: In 2012, a friend took a photograph of John standing chest-deep in Lake Superior, gently cradling Schoep as the dog safely fell asleep in his arms. The photo was posted to Facebook and exploded worldwide, gaining hundreds of thousands of likes and shares.
• The Fundraising: Strangers were so moved by the image that they flooded John with donations. While not $300,000 initially, the thousands of dollars raised paid for advanced laser therapy that allowed Schoep to comfortably live past his 20th birthday. The excess funds were used to start Schoep's Legacy Foundation to help other low-income families afford care for their aging pets.
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