Dear Mark, I just finished reading your book, with my two dogs next to me. Casey and GeGe a 6 year old and one year old (both Shih Tzu’s) are the best friends I have ever had. I love them so much and three years ago I had to make the decision you did with your Spritey, I had to put to rest my 14 year old Shih Tzu . It was harder to do that than to get divorced. All dogs ever ask is to be fed, loved, walked and played with. As I cried while reading your book, my two girls sat with their heads on my lap and knew I was upset. They sleep with me every night and wake me with sloppy kisses every morning. Dogs are also “Woman’s best friend.” Thank you for sharing your family, your pets and your story with the world. The world would be a better place if everyone had a pet to love and share life with. Thank you,

Gwen from IL