Vixen
I guess I don’t really have a story! My jack russel mix, Vixen (and she lives up to her name), came into my life three years ago and everyday I thank God that she is part of my families life.
Rosann from ND
Although Mark Levin is known as a constitutional lawyer and a nationally syndicated broadcaster, he is, first and foremost, a dog lover. In 1998, he and his family welcomed a half-Border Collie/half-Cocker Spaniel they named Pepsi into their lives. Six years later, his wife and son persuaded him to adopt a dog from the local shelter, a Spaniel mix. It turned out he was older than originally thought, and he was the most beautiful dog they'd ever seen. They named him Sprite.
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Listener Stories
Maya
We rescuded Powder, a huskey, at the age of 6 months. She was left in a bucket on the side of the road with a couple of her siblings. Now 5 years later she is happy, healthy and a joy to have around. She also loves her new sister Maya.
This is the newest addition to our family, Maya a huskey. She is also a rescue, we got her about 5 weeks ago. She is full grown at 2 years old. She was left at a shelter, rescued by a local huskey rescue group, and then we picked her up. We took Powder, our 5 year old huskey, to meet her and they hit it off right from the start. We brogut her home and she has fit right in. It took her a bit of time to feel comfortable here but she is right at home now. She loves her toys, bones, and playing with her older sister Powder. She loves her treats, dog biscuits, carrots, and green beans. You could tell at the beginning that she came from an abused home but what a little (really a lot) of love will do to bring out the best in a family member.
John from MI
Sadie
I just finished Saving Sprite. What a gut wrencher. It brought tears to my eyes more than once. Almost a year ago we lost our Sadie. We had 11 wonderful years with this beautiful Jack Russell Terrier. She was the picuture of health and I often told the Vet and others that I wished I was in good shape as she was. We played ball everyday when I got home from work and walked every evening. One day I went out to get a few things done. I return a couple hours later to see Sadie standing in the middle of kitchen shaking and having a hard time breathing. I took her to the Vet and then later to an emergency Vet. 42 hours later – she stopped breathing. They think it was bone cancer since her white blood cell count kept dropping. I was devastated. We have another Jack Russell we got through the Jack Russell Rescue organization. She is nearly a big of a clown as Sadie and brings much joy to our lives. But I still think I hear Sadie come in through the doggie door and trot the wood floors. Thank-you for writing the book. I sure it was difficult-but I know for everyone who has purchased the book appreciates your work.
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Doug from SC
Blondie
I recently lost one the most precious creatures the good Lord has ever created, my lovely, absolutely adorable Blondie. I know you and your other loyal fans such as myself are ardent animal lovers and I sure could use some kind words, prayers and thoughts in my time of need. Anything would be greatly appreciated right now, thank you.
Aaron from TX
Mariah, Annie and Sadie.
We first saw a ad for Italian Greyhound Rescue at the vet’s office. I had wanted a dog for years but Alex, my husband said we already had the 7 cats! We both fell in love with the delicate beauties we saw in the ad and we called the local rescue rep. We met Sadie the next day and immediately fell in love with the sweet litte 6 year old Blue and white IG. She had been a breeder in a puppy mill for 15 months and later adopted but not kept. We are her lucky forever home. She is a certified therapy dog and brings smiles to the residents of a local nursing. home.
Of course, we couldn’t stop there. I saw a beautiful little Seal and white girl on an IG website and e-mailed her foster mom in CT. That is where we found Annabelle. She has never met a stranger and loves everyone she meets.
Last September, I heard about a tiny 10lb. red girl who had come from a horrible hoarding situation in Wisconsin. There were over 80 dogs kept in cat carriers in a dark room. They had never been outside or properly socialized. We brought her home and she immediately bonded with my husband. We named her Mariah because she runs like the wind!Unfortunately, she thought I was the devil incarnate! I have worked to gain her confidence and now we are friends. I take her to Agility where she is a natural.
All three of the girls now go to the nursing home once a week. Sadie is the lap sitter, Annie is the clown and Mariah jumps up and down like a pogo stick!
We have met so many wonderful people through IG Rescue and are now very active in fund raising for Rescue. I knit sweaters for Rescue so each dog has a warm sweater to take to their new forever homes. The girls have enriched our lives in ways that I can’t describe with works.
The line up in the picture is Mariah, Annie and Sadie.
Doreen from VT
Mandi
Mandi was adopted from a dog pound 18 years agoon death row. she was beaten and abused. we got her just intime and it cost us 1000.oo to fix her up. she was the greatest dog we ever owned.she sensed ourlove and gave it back 10 fold. she died 9 weeks ago and is buried in our yard with a plaque. we still mourn over our loss.
John from MO
