dog party at dog chapel, vt

[sabies]

Last weekend Sadie and I took a trip to dog mountain - artist Stephen Huneck's gallery - where they have dog parties twice a year. There is also a dog chapel there. It was great - definitely a day and a place for dogs. Dogs were allowed in the store and in the chapel of course. It wasn't really like a dog park cause there was just so much going on and Sadie had a much better time than at a dog park. The web site for the chapel is: www.dogmt.com
the chapel (Sadie is in the picture, to the right, but she's hard to see)

one of the ponds that most of the dogs loved, Sadie went in as far as she could walk but could not understand why the other dogs loved it

labs, labs, everywhere!



big dog

Sadie sitting right outside the chapel and pictures of the inside.


All over the walls are cards people sent in memory of a beloved dog.

as every chapel should have, stained glass windows

[sabies]

they served the people hotdogs but the dogs thought it was for them
Sadie with drool hanging from her lip

Sadie got a burst of energy out of nowhere and sprinted around the pond.

They had several contests. We were late for the one Sadie had a chance of winning - oldest - but there was an older dog there, only by a few months. At 14 years Sadie was certainly most active for her age. These pictures are the frisbee contest, the first one is the winner.

It was so much fun!

[Dorothy39]

Wow!!! What can I type after seeing such a Heavenly Place for Dogs and People!!!!

The whole place is remarkable~~~ Especially the Chapel!!!


Sadie is certainly a very Pretty Senior and she sat so well for that picture just outside the Chapel!!!

What an experience for her and for you!!! I'm so glad that you were there and shared this with us at Pet Talk!!!!

Thank-You

[sabies]

Anyone can go to the dog parties, just show up. There is one in spring and one in fall. It was such a laid back atmosphere. Normal society rules are out the window - dogs welcome in the store, if a dog steals food from you it's your fault, leashes optional, love of dogs mandatory.

[Kater]

Oh, how fun!! I've heard of this place (on Animal Planet) and it was great to hear about your experience there. Look at the gorgeous fall leaves, wow! I love Stephen's art - it's so whimsical.
I'm glad Sadie enjoyed herself, even if she's no water dog. Hugs to that sweet girl!!!
Thanks for sharing!!

[elizabethann]

Hey, I was supposed to go to this too! But I got real sick and haven't gone anywhere in 3 weeks!

I'll have to catch the spring one!

Thanks for the great pictures! Looks like your pup had a ton of fun! Love the running around the pond picture!

[Ginger's Mom]

It looks like a great weekend. And Sadie does look like she had a good time. I love the picture of her running, and the pictures of her with the statues are very cute. I am so glad you both got to go and have such a good time.

I tried the link and I kept getting a timed out message. Are the dog parties by invitation only?