the picture of love

When I first saw this picture online I thought it both beautiful and sad. It was easy to see before reading the story behind it what the picture was about. It was about love, a special kind of love between a dog and a man. I don't know what it is about animals, dogs in particular, that touch my heart so but it's stories like this one that reinforce the pure love and appreciation I feel for wonderful canine companions like this dog named Schoep.

the story of Schoep and the man who loves him:

http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/330828