Dog Chapel<\/a> modeled after an 1820s Vermont church. Huneck created a Remembrance Wall in the foyer of the chapel so visitors could honor a beloved pet. According to Huneck, “As soon as the Dog Chapel was open to the public, I invited everyone who came to visit to put up a photo of their departed dog and to write a few sentences about what their dog meant to them.”<\/p>\nOutside the chapel, visitors are met by a sign which reads, “Welcome all creeds, all breeds, no dogmas allowed.” In addition, four lifelike dog statues ranging in size from extra large to small stand sentry. The doorknobs are dog heads modeled after the artist’s black Labrador, Sally. The stained glass in the chapel is dog-themed. Every wall surface is covered with photos, drawings and notes honoring a beloved pet who has passed away. Carvings of dogs by the artist as well as his books fill the empty spaces.<\/p>\n
Dog Mountain was created, not only to celebrate the joy and love dogs provide, but to provide a place of solace for those grieving the death of a beloved pet. Huneck has written “dogs not only bring us closer to nature but help us live in the moment and feel unconditionally loved.” Isn’t it wonderful to think a place like this exists to honor the amazing dogs we are fortunate to love?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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