In order to be buried at Coon Dog Cemetery in northern Alabama, a dog must have a proven track record for hunting raccoons. It's a tradition that... A Resting Place For Hunting Hounds In Alabama ...

The Key Underwood Memorial Coon Dog Cemetery isn’t the only pet cemetery in the world, or even in the state of Alabama, but it is the only pet cemetery exclusive to coon dogs.

Labor day celebration at the Coon Dog Cemetery; people gathered in lawn chairs listening to a music group. The tombstone at left is for Troop, the first coon dog buried there JIM HANNON ...

CHEROKEE, Ala. (WAFF) - Every Labor Day, the Key Underwood Coon Dog Memorial Graveyard hosts people from all over to celebrate the hard working dogs put to rest there. The first dog was buried there ...

Inside Alabama's one-of-a-kind coonhound cemetery Lee Hatton, a member of the board of directors for Friends of the Coon Dog Cemetery, talks about why the cemetery is significant to him.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Alabama survey, 1993. Image on file. (On base, left:) CARVED BY/O. C. UNDERWOOD (Incised on base, front:) KEY/UNDERWOOD/MEMORIAL/COON DOG ...

TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (AP) — With a crowd of more than 400 mourners looking on — including many dressed in camouflage — Bo was eulogized for his ability to hunt raccoons in all sorts of weather and terrain.

1 of 4 — Franky Hatton and Cletis pose in front of the gravestones of Hatton's champion coon hounds at Coon Dog Cemetery. 2 of 4 — Dogs buried here have to be proven hunters. 3 of 4 — The grave ...

A 13-year-old boy who has battled cancer for years and inspires others with his attitude and courage is the recipient of this year’s award. This week, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency shut down nine ...

1 of 4 — Franky Hatton and Cletis pose in front of the gravestones of Hatton's champion coon hounds at Coon Dog Cemetery. Seventy-five years ago, Key Underwood and his raccoon-hunting dog Troop had a ...

Seventy-five years ago, Key Underwood and his raccoon-hunting dog Troop had a connection. Years of training and a deep relationship make human and canine a seamless hunting unit. The two can share a ...