Stuck in Vermont 119: Stephen Huneck

UPDATE 1/7/10 Vermont folk artist Stephen Huneck died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 60 years old.

3/7/09: Eva travels to Dog Mountain where artist and sculptor Stephen Huneck has built a Dog Chapel in honor of our dearly departed canine companions.

Stephen recently decided to donate 50% of his proceeds to animal shelters, including the Chittenden Humane Society.

Featured:
http://www.dogmt.com/

Music:
Missy Bly, Missy Bly 3, "Joey is a Dog"
www.myspace.com/missybly

Amber DeLaurentis, Hey Sadie, "Rely"
http://www.amberdelaurentis.com/

Location: Dog Mountain, St Johnsbury, Vermont

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Pets & Animals

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[bluemoonlady1]

Yes!!! What an awesome individual . May you rest in peace Stephen. Vermont weather and climate sure can be rough at times. Our doggies are our bestest freinds . Great video.

[mountaingirl25]

You are greatly missed... my deepest sympathies to your wife and famliy. You gave us all so much. Be at peace -- Karen & Taz

[tmo7734]

What a wonderful artist and writer. There's not another guy on the planet who could tap into the wonderful spirit and quirkiness of dogs. All dog lovers will miss him.

May Stephen rest in peace and be comforted by his Black Lab Sally and all his other canine buddies to whom he dedicated his life.

[SusieH1957]

Stunned by Stephen's sudden death. Depression and fear can be so powerful.

Forever grateful for Stephen's art & passion. Prayers to Gwen.

[DistractionCascade]

May he rest in peace. I've been to his Dog Chapel.

[mskdog]

Stephen, I am so saddened by your loss....I wish you knew how much you touched all of us...dog lovers...we will miss you forever....you were one of a kind-I am so happy to have visited your dog church with two of my dogs who are now in dog heaven....maybe you will see them....please tell them I love them...and we all loved you! Bless You Stephen Huneck...Thank you for your art!

[ethicomm]

Too bad that this fellow took his life. It sounds like he really lived for what he believed in and was deeply affected by the laying off of his employees. I'm sure he'll be sorely missed.

[fender12348]

i went to vermont in april of 2008 and it was so fun there was a lot of head shops wich i liked a lot

[GOTTshua]

What a blessing it is to be loved by a dog! I have always wished that we as humans could have tails that wag with glee.

[circusaroundtheworld]

he looks so young