Lazarus Guestbook

Raiford and Peggy Carter

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 23:40:49 +0000

We enjoyed visiting the cemetery Saturday afternoon on February 28, 2015.

K Wilson

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 23:38:15 +0000

Found this site after watching the movie Sweet Home Alabama had a scene in this cemetery and I was curious if the cemetery really existed. Would love to visit it sometime. Great tribute to man's best friend.

Milton & Judy Ford

Sat, 27 Dec 2014 01:33:12 +0000

We visited this cemetery in August of this year and was very impressed the way it was layed out. The area was very peaceful. Brought back memories of early childhood.

Kim Spillers

Fri, 31 Oct 2014 08:46:39 +0000

I just found this in an article called The 5 Most Beautiful Pet Cemeteries. Some of the cemeteries. Out of the 5 mentioned, as beautiful as they all were, not one of them came even close to how beautiful the coon dog cemetery is. Just reading the story and looking at the pictures, you can literally feel the sadness, the joy, the pride, and the love that lie in that cemetery. Very touching. Is there any chance that there might be more knives for sale in the future?

Hank+Bennett

Sun, 26 Oct 2014 19:01:03 +0000

This+is+awesome+.+Been+coonhunting+since+i+was+5.+40+yrs+into+it.

Wayne Mask

Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:29:56 +0000

Found this site through a Facebook post from Bradley Ramsey. It is good to see men that love their dogs pay tribute to them through a proper burial. It's been said that you only get one good dog in a lifetime. If that's the case, then it stands to reason you would treat their death as important as their life.

Jeff Robinson

Thu, 09 Oct 2014 09:55:07 +0000

I grew up in Hackleburg, AL and the home page says it all. Hearing a hound on a coon gives you chill bumps to say the least.

Randy Middleton

Fri, 05 Sep 2014 20:14:13 +0000

I just found this website. Reading the home page, I was so moved, almost to tears. I know how much my Treeing Walker Maverick means to me. I will be making a road trip to Alabama soon to visit this place. Got to be close to Heaven with this many old friends here!

J.R.

Mon, 04 Aug 2014 22:35:02 +0000

this graveyard is a coolthing.

Nathan & Cindy Johns

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 15:57:25 +0000

Amazing place! So glad I was able to go.

"Dogs may not be our whole lives, but they make our lives whole."

BIG D CLARK

Mon, 07 Jul 2014 15:22:04 +0000

RECENTLY HAD THE PLEASURE OF VISITING THE ORIGINAL PIECE IF AMERICANA IN THE BACKWOODS OF ALABAMA. A MUST STOP FOR THE EVERY DOGLOVER. ALSO FOUND A PLOT IN THE BACK FOR MY BROTHER IN LAW .

Tasha Harrington

Wed, 28 May 2014 11:01:47 +0000

Ive been wanting to come here, I know its a beautiful thing that only a hunter can realize the bond between them & their dog. I have walkers n bloodhounds, though they r hell hounds when they r puppies I wouldnt trade them.

Al Cunningham

Sat, 17 May 2014 14:32:07 +0000

Such a peaceful place, I recently visited Muscle Shoals area and coon dog cemetery. I hope to return with my son, It was a great place.

Sarah Cross

Tue, 06 May 2014 14:30:58 +0000

What a wonderful tribute to Troop! I'm lucky enough to have been the human loved by five wonderful Black & Tans and one special Redbone/Black & Tan mix. They were all truly amazing hounds. I look forward to visiting this special place soon. May all coonhounds be as loved as mine and Troop were.

John

Mon, 05 May 2014 13:59:46 +0000

I will be attending Labor Day 2014.

Sonya Shute

Sat, 08 Feb 2014 19:17:27 +0000

Read the article in Daily Telegraph, linked into your web site - a wonderful tribute to some faithful dogs. I have never seen a Coon dog, but realise they are faithful hunters with their masters, the bond true and lasting.
Key Underwoods love for his faithful pal obviously inspired others to honour their hounds - Well Done.

Gregory Martin

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 21:02:41 +0000

Driving home from seeing Jason Isbell play at the Shoals theater in Florence, Al I saw a sign that said Coon Dog Cemetery Having had a Bluetick named Beulah in my life for 10 years this caught my attention and I took the road indicated by the sign. It was quite a bit further than anticipated but was a lovely drive. The site is a location that I think any coon dog would find ideal, heaven for them. Wish I had known of this when Beulah passed a couple of years ago. Rest in peace old friends.

Linda Blake

Sat, 09 Nov 2013 23:59:11 +0000

From Rockford, IL. Visiting family in Bear Creek, AL. On way back from taking dogs to vet in Florence, AL for Lymes booster. Knew about Cemetary. Decided to stop. Drove up and down main road and around countryside back to highway. Finally stopped at gas station for directions. Directions were kind of incorrect, but we but we FINALLY got there - in the dark. My Walmart flashlight was dead, my lantern was back at the house. All I had was a regular flashlight. Not the greatest source of light. VERY interesting. Graves seemed to all have plastic flowers - a big variety. Two outhouses and a picnic shelter with tables. Graves on a hill which is greatly invaded by trees roots. Most interesting thing of all was the fact that most headstones have coins on them. Pennies, dimes and nickels; singularly or in various combinations. I would LOVE to know the meaning of that! Definitely needs better signage including miles until turn and from that turn onto COONDOG ROAD to Cemetary. Warning: COONDOG ROAD is a treacherous road with short winding hilly curves and cliffs two feet from edge of road. It was fun. Just wish I had my lantern instead of small flashlight. We plan to go back in day time at some point in time.

Bobbie Richardson

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 01:01:43 +0000

:-) Seen the sign and drove 20 miles out of our way to let my 16 year old twin boys check out this place. It was a beauitful spot and well worth the drive!

Diana Boney

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 18:20:55 +0000

I don't own any coon hounds but know some who have. Who can remember the movie "Where the Red Fern Grows"?... Tt has to touch your heart if you've that special bond with man's best friend. I have had a few of them... Mine are Staffordshire Terriers and that bond can't be broken... I do believe that God in His infinite wisdom will allow us to be joined together again at that Rainbow Bridge.
Beautiful...