The Other Side of the Bridge

Stephen Huneck Gallery at Dog Mountain in St Johnsbury, Vermont. It is a beautiful place with a chapel dedicated to the memory of past loved dogs.... more

by Scott Thorp

Title

The Other Side of the Bridge

Artist

Scott Thorp

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

Stephen Huneck Gallery at Dog Mountain in St Johnsbury, Vermont. It is a beautiful place with a chapel dedicated to the memory of past loved dogs. The walls are covered with photos and notes of remembrance. The day I was there many dog activities were taking place and pups were running around.

If you have ever loved and lost a pet I am sure you have read "Rainbow Bridge"

As I was reading some notes a black dog ran into the entrance, its nails hitting on the hardwood floors and stood there. I turned around and said hello, he muffled a small bark, looked back towards where he came from, cocked his head a bit as if to say follow me and took off. It was actually quite stirring. How I managed to take a photo in that brief encounter I'm not sure.

Watching him disappear I was left with the thought of hopefully someday this is how I will be greated by my 4 legged fur babies. Just like in the poem.

If you haven't read the poem, Im sure now you probably will.

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July 9th, 2018