Welcome to Vermont's Dog Mountain

Warning: You’ll need tissues for this video. This is Vermont's Dog Mountain, located on a mountaintop farm in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. It’s also home to the Dog Chapel, which was built by folk artist Stephen Huneck and his wife, Gwen, and the motto reads: “Welcome all creeds, all breeds. No dogmas allowed.” The chapel’s walls are covered in handwritten notes and photographs of dogs that have since passed on-a testament to how beloved man’s best friend is, even long after they pass.
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[@ScrewtopReviews]

When I started watching this I wasn't expecting to cry.

[@superduper6218]

Yer not the only one brother! So many dogs we have lived with, everyone an individual, every one missed.

[@eurodoc6343]

Try walking in that chapel in person. Its impossible to keep ypur eyes dry.

[@patriciahodges7412]

It's a given...trust me.

[@patriciahodges7412]

I can't do it. I left a message for our beloved Loki, and then I was too overcome with sadness.

[@hannahtingle1381]

As I teared up watching this, my sweet boy came up and snuggled with me. What did we do to deserve dogs?

[@atlasobscura]

A very good question, and one we ask ourselves regularly. Please give your dog a few head scratches from us :)

[@barbarahardenbrook7609]

I knew Stephen and Gwen and have been to Dog Mountain several times. A must go place. The place is as wonderful as they both were.

[@atlasobscura]

Oh, that's amazing. They sound like wonderful people; we're so grateful that we got to see this legacy they left behind!

[@derekmann2160]

Hi Barbara I'm shooting a documentary about Dog Mountain for my capstone project for college and I would love to talk to you about your experiences at Dog Mountain.

[@jwbarnhartmusic]

I’m mourning the loss of a 10 y\o Labradoodle (12\20\19). We have created a beautiful memorial in our home that has her urn in the center. This dog chapel is beautiful. My girl was the center of my life and she will be missed as long as I have memory. It is nice to see that others love their furry children as much as I love mine. Thank you for this beautiful video.

[@atlasobscura]

So sorry to hear about your loss, but we're very glad that you have found a way to remember the joy that she brought to you. Thank you for watching and for sharing!

[@stc-arts]

Wonderful video and amazing place for our pet family. Once inside the chapel, I was not able to stop the tears. I so much wish I had the land to create one similar on the West coast. Thank you Dog Mountain hosts and guardians.

[@PC800Fixes]

Just lost a beloved greyhound, and now I have a new road trip destination in mind. Thanks AO

[@ventuli]

It’s hands down one of the greatest places I have ever been. I wish more people knew about it and the whole story behind it. Thanks for making great content on this because there isn’t much out there which is unfortunate

[@callingallhandsondeck]

My dog is 13 & within the past few months he's started to have severe health problems. This video popped into my subs & I told myself I wouldn't cry. Well...... I'm crying a lot while I'm looking at him sleeping just to my left. He doesn't leave my side & won't leave his. If I do get up, he will cry for me in this high pitched baby cry. We really are attached at the hip. Thanks, for this video. I'm glad there's a place like this that exists & I'm certain I was supposed to see this video :3

[@atlasobscura]

[@um_please_no1728]

A beautiful place and a beautiful love clearly shown in all parts of this video. Thank you so very much for this.

[@atlasobscura]

You're very welcome, it was our honor to even be able to go.

[@danacox3235]

Beautiful story. This place is such a lovely way to establish rituals to help with pet loss.

[@rhijulbec1]

I truly believe our humanity is most evident when we take these wonderful creatures into our homes and especially our hearts, knowing full well we'll have to say goodbye loooong before we're ready. Yet we love them with our entire beings anyway and mourn them as family. Because they are family Jenn 🇨🇦

[@wvatty330]

We have visited there and it is indeed very special. Well worth the trip off the main road as you meander through Vermont/New Hampshire. And, yeah, I'm not crying either.

[@NicholasYanes]

I'm not crying

[@atlasobscura]

We are, though!

[@denelesakata]

What a beautiful and heart full place to honor our Angels with fur. Thank you for sharing this.

[@lorihilliard6326]

I was on Dog Mountain last year with my rescue, Miss Lizzy. She loved splashing in the pond and running over the hills off-leash. Our visit to the chapel was moving, and I left messages for the dogs I've lost. This is a beautiful tribute every dog owner should visit.

[@atlasobscura]

100% agree! So glad you got the chance to visit.

[@ANAHATAJADE]

Got to put on my "To Do List"! Love my little one. He is like a child to me.

[@seviregis7441]

I hope to visit this season, with my dog, of course,

[@Sladge126]

he's just a love machine

[@creativesparks2164]

My best friend passed and I can never have another… Nothing could be like him and if there was it’s not worth the pain at the end

[@kaylinpatton7750]

This was so wholesome and good. Thank you for this video. I'm going to hug my pups a little tighter tonight

[@Vwkarman2]

And now I crying at work.

[@patriciahodges7412]

I love Dog Mountain, but I can't walk in the chapel...it breaks my heart.

[@katie.did.art85]

I definitely shouldn't have watched that at work.

[@atlasobscura]

We also watched it at work... technically. We won't tell anyone!

[@vale2146]

Love

[@kevinmunger1842]

I live a forty minute walk on route 2 from Dog Mountain; best two varieties of apples I ever ate. No not a joke, there are or were trees. My daughter worked there for some time. [self absorbed I guess] Dog Mountain is a great place for all of us.

[@kevinmunger1842]

Where's my edit?

[@Norther56]

I'd like to visit this place; my four beloved canine furbabies would have loved to run around there.

[@LaunchPadMcQuack4Hire]

I LOVE the name Garbanzo ❤

[@jessymason6282]

just wanna hug her

[@preshisify]

💕🐾

[@7northgate7]

Dog Mountain is a magical place. My girls pictures are hanging in the chapel.

[@starlinguk]

Garbanzo is the best name. I'm guessing mostly chihuahua with a dash of corgy.

[@atlasobscura]

Can confirm: Garbanzo is very, very fun!

[@rogerstalker193]

Died of after a "hard fought" not "heartfelt" battle. Closed captioner messed up a couple of times.

[@superduper6218]

Mebbe the captioner was feeling it in their heart. . .