Photo Captures Attention and Hearts All Over the World
Walter Daniels and Chop have spent almost twenty years together; he was rescued as a puppy.
It’s hard for Daniels to talk about their time together because 19-year-old Chop is nearing the end of his long, happy life.
“What he means to me? I can’t put into words.”
He suffers from arthritis and has trouble sleeping, so to ease his pain, Daniels takes him swimming and Chop will fall asleep in his arms.
“Not too many more times are we going to be able to do this. So every time now it’s a pretty special feeling….the buoyancy it gives him in the water relieves the pain, or at least some of it to the point where he’s relaxed,” said Daniels with Chop by his side.
“You give love and that love will return ten fold, that’s what I want people to get from this photograph,
“I just wish some humans learn to do the same“ said Daniels.
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This is such a beautiful story and the picture makes me cry. I wish a lot off people will learn from this. These creatures are so fantastic.
Thank You Daniel and thank You Chop .
I wish all humans could be like you Walter , every time I look at Chop’s peaceful , trusting , loving face in this photo I can’t help getting tears . You both are so beautiful .