John & Shep On Lake Superior

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This 19 year old Shep being cradled in his father’s arms earlier this week in Lake Superior. Shep falls asleep every night when he is carried into the lake. 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 .

This Facebook post has gone viral, and I am so excited to welcome new fans from all over! I am in the midst of crazy season, and had no clue this would take off like it has. Love to everyone!! If you are interested in prints, please go here.

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368 Comments

thomas bratkovich - October 2, 2012

This iconic image will be relevant 500 years from now. It will touch those that view it. It will evoke all that future generations strive for; all that is good about humanity. Those who find it centuries from now, millenia from now; will know that there WERE people who walked this earth centuries earlier that were champions of kindness, compassion, love. That is what makes this photograph TIMELESS.

The international community thanks you, Ms. Hudson, for being there to capture this moment and record it forever. Peace from the Willamette Valley, Oregon.
Debora Farinazzo Bergamo Martins - October 2, 2012

Lindo espiritualmente. Amor em abundância. O mundo precisa de pessoas assim.
Kerry - October 9, 2012

I, like probably everyone else, was touched and brought to tears by the intimacy of this caring portrait. I have a group of oldsters myself, 10, 11 and 12 and recently lost a 13 yr old. He, Cleavis, and the 11 yr old, Lil, have been with me almost their whole lives, longer than almost anyone else in my life. So also, like probably everyone else, I come back to this photo of Schoep, and wonder how they are now. I hope that you or John will post to FB about him, since they have both touched so many hearts. Thank you for saying with this image what cannot be conveyed with words.
Maitland Montgomery - October 17, 2012

This photo is wonderful. How can I get a copy?
RC Mann - October 29, 2012

I was linked to them on Facebook, saw that they were on The Doctors today, but now the link is gone. Wonderful story though. We have a 15 y/o mutt and cannot imagine life without her, but are getting ready for the inevitable. Wishing Jon & Shep more time together, pain free.
kay baldwin - October 29, 2012

How wonderful to see this, no better trust, no greater love. Would be so great if people could love and trust each other like this.
Keiko Chikamatsu - November 4, 2012

I was touched, eased and encouraged a lot by this photo with tears. As we welcomed 2-month puppy at our home, we’be been struggling in every ways. I would like to build this trustful relationship with Alex, our dog.
K.K Supa - November 11, 2012

Wasn’t there a deeper story into this picture, like the dog was ill?
Hannah - November 12, 2012

He has arthritis – other than that he is very healthy
Martha J Sayers - November 27, 2012

God Bless them both – a beautiful and devoted relationship! (made me cry – I could not help but think of my boy Bear).
I hope they are both still doing well and wish them well.
Carol - December 20, 2012

If every pet owner were like John this world would be a much happier planet for animals. I have several cats and dogs myself, most rescued, thank goodness I live in the country so they lots of space to run and play. But I love them all every day. A dedicated pet owner like this man is a credit to humanity and bless the photographer to captured such a humane and loving moment. This photo is beautiful, in many ways.
Meredith - December 24, 2012

Hi John
saw your touching story on the Drs show today December 24th 2012
Wanted to say i am a major animal lover and my heart and sole goes out to u and ur beautuful dog , i am so gald u
are doing all u can for him, i would do all i could to for my pets, i have a father who is a vet , so u can imagine what i have been through and seen, i just recently lost my loving step fathher to cancer last february , i would do anything to have back in my life just one more time , he and i were close….. well anyway Hope you have Merry christmas and all the best in 2013
Damian G. Finch - December 24, 2012

Hi. I would like to obtain a copy of this beautiful photograph. Is the image for sale for personal use?

Thanks.
Richard - December 24, 2012

So wonderful is this story and photograph that I have featured it on my website: A Lonely World.com. It deserves all the attention possible to expose the kindness, compassion and love that truly exists in our world. Thanks for allowing me to spread the message through your powerful amd amazing photo. What a gift to the world!!!
Hannah - December 24, 2012

Share away! We need to spread this message of love
Hannah - December 24, 2012

Hi Damian – prints are for sale at http://johnandschoep.com.
al malpa - December 30, 2012

Hello, I’m a newspaper photographer and a dog nut. Are you selling prints of John & Shep On Lake Superior? Thanks, Al
Hannah - January 4, 2013

Hi Al!

Prints are for sale http://johnandschoep.com. PS Yay fellow dog nuts :)