"Dogs bring us closer to nature, help us live in the moment, and make us feel unconditionally loved."

-STEPHEN HUNECK

The Dog Chapel in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, is a one-of-a-kind place for dog lovers and their canine friends to celebrate the unique bond between dog and human. In the book The Dog Chapel, readers were introduced to Stephen Huneck's very special retreat for dogs and their owners. Huneck's dog-centric philosophy, which prizes the kindness, generosity, and playfulness of the dog and human connection, resonates strongly with pet owners, as do his funny and sweet images of dogs at play, at home, and at rest.

Huneck expands upon his life's credos in this new book. He relates the miraculous story of how the Dog Chapel came to be, which is strongly related to the cycle of life and death that connects all living creatures. All along the walls and on every available surface of the chapel, visitors leave pictures, letters, and testimonials about the dogs that have passed away, providing the inspiration for the theme and title of this book. Huneck celebrates the entire life cycle of the dog and reaffirms all the ways, great and small, that dogs are special-even the "bad" ones!

Featuring Huneck's art and pictures of the Dog Chapel and its environs, this is the perfect read for a bereaved pet owner, or anyone who believes that dogs have a special place in human life.