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MONUMENTS OF INTERESTWandering through the Cemetery is taking a journey through a century, representing a very small part of the long history of animals and people. The monuments and stones vary in shape and size; the messages range from one word to many, but there is a universality of expression that echoes through the ages. As we turn a path, climb a hill, or stand by the Cemetery’s clear running brook, we discover reflections of history and changing attitudes, affirmations of religious belief and statements of sincerest love. A short walk through the Cemetery reveals the Peaceable Kingdom as a microcosm of diverse cultures, artistic expressions and wide-ranging philosophies, and hopes. The War Dog Memorial The Oldest The Largest The Lion Cub Sculpture Pets of Celebrities Religious Tributes Foreign Languages / Pets from Foreign Lands |
SCULPTURE The Le Mans Cup
One of the most unique tributes to a pet at Hartsdale is a 1929 Le Mans Cup from that internationally famous French automobile race. This prestigious trophy marks the resting place of Black Book Vin. On the plaque, the owners reveal that "Vinny Boy" had a great love for the Bentley Marque automobile which had won a Le Mans. The dog slipped into a peaceful coma in that car while being held by his mistress. The end of the inscription states "this champion's trophy is his headstone. No other person is more de serving."
The Le Mans Cup is just one of the unique monuments found at Hartsdale. Among the others are Buster's 1942 stone dog house, Jock's bench, sculptures of Pepe and Mugsy and a modern piece of sculpture for Doc D'Argon. Silver Prince, a Persian cat is carved in bas-relief, and the landscape of the cemetery is further distinguished by sculptured angels, deer, rabbits, doves and a bird bath adorned with a squirrel feasting on an acorn.
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The Le Mans Cup
| Buster's 1942 Stone Dog House | Buster's Dog House | 
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| The Wallace Arch | Mugsy | 
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| Babe | Jock's Bench | 
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES / PETS FROM FOREIGN LAND
| | The Cemetery is rich in culture. The tradition of inscribing stones in a foreign language continues at Hartsdale. Practically all foreign languages are represented here: French, German, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and Hebrew are just some examples.
In addition, many pets from foreign lands have made Hartsdale their final resting place. Among those countries represented are: England, Romania, and Italy. | |
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