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If you’ve ever loved a dog?
Hell, even if you haven’t… please watch this video all the way though before you read my post. It’s 7 minutes of your life well spent. I promise.
Grab the tissues.
I’ll wait.
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The husband and I have been there, although it was winter and only a few four legged visitors were romping around.
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The chapel is small…
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But bursting at the seams with love.
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And when they said every square inch is filled with layers of pictures, letters, notes and expressions of grief?
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They meant it.
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I wept the entire time I was inside.
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Look around…
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How could you not?
If you’ve ever loved and lost a dog, or any animal for that matter… this quiet, unassuming, solemn place will grab your heart and tug. The outpouring of love, loss and grief is positively palpable from the moment you cross the threshold.
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I’m not a religious person… but there’s something otherworldly about this building on that little mountain in Vermont.
Something beautiful… and almost spiritual.
If you’re ever near St. Johnsbury, please go experience it for yourself. And don’t forget to bring a picture of that special someone who’s no longer walking by your side.
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River's world..... 
There is nothing like the love between a man (or woman) and a dog.
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Or a feline.
I’m anxiously awaiting cat mountain….
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I haven’t always felt the love from our cats, although I miss them all.
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Really? Granted it’s not the full on type of dog loyalty, but it’s there.
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Sometimes it feels like “I love having you as a servant,” but you’re right, it is there.
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If they ever figure out how to open a can? We’re toast…
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I watched this live and cried. Finn was sitting in my lap and staring at me. I was thinking one day I’ll go to Dog Mountain. 🐾🏔️💚
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You really should! It’s wonderful…
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🐾💕
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I watched that the best way possible: with a furry friend snoring in my arms. So incredibly sad what happened to the people, but what a gift they left behind. I choose to believe that they’ve been reunited with all their pawed and feathered (and, who knows, maybe hoofed?) friends.
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Absolutely. I have to believe that….
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Omg….started watching this and the darn ninja in the kitchen started chopping onions…😢. This is a beautiful place, I love the sign out front. I too am awaiting Cat Mountain 🐱
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I’ve yet to get through it without choking up. At the actual place? I was a blubbering mess..
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I cried non stop for 3 days when we lost Bear. We had to have him put down due to, ironically, pancreatic cancer. He died Sept 10,2005. To this DAY I still grieve for that dog. I Loved him more than some family members.
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I know exactly how you feel. And so do thousands of others on Dog Mountain…
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I cried the entire time. What a beautiful legacy. Adding this to my bucket list. Thank you so much for sharing this. ❤️
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I think I blogged about it a few years ago, but when I saw that video I had to share again..
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Such a beautiful thing. I forwarded it to my mom and will include it in my next tater tot post.
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Oh my. TOO SOON. I’m balling my eyes out.
I miss my Lillie so much…
thanks for sharing, and what a lovely place this is.
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Oh, I’m sorry. Of course it’s too soon for you.
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My phone is slow so I would have to go to YouTube but I get the gist.
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Well, along with the pet grief there’s a very sad story about the owners… it’s worth watching.
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I saw this story on the Sunday morning news, which is wild because I don’t watch the news regularly at that time. I agree, it was a very touching story. Oh, the owners. Tragic.
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The dog grief is bad enough, but the story of the owners. Wow.
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