When I was seven years old my mom told me that she was getting me something extra special for my birthday. I never dreamed I would get stalk. Small in stature Stalk was a lovable long eared basset hound. He was to all a friendly, and to me my best bud. I grew up in the Texas Panhandle and lived with my family about twenty miles from the closest grocery store. We were mostly isolated from the world. My mom was constantly warning us kids to be on the look out for rattle snakes, and not without reason. Our friends had had several encounters with snakes. Once a friend when riding his bike had found a nest of the snakes, and was about half mile from the house. Other rumors told of children dying because of the snakes. We had never had too much trouble with them however we still were on the lookout. One day however I was not on the look out for the snakes. But Stalk was, he quickly blocked the path and informed me of the snakes whereabouts. I ran back to the house and told my dad who got the hoe and killed the snake. I have wondered since what would have happened had stalk not been there. I enjoyed stalk for five more years, and when he died it was not without great sorrow. I will remember him always. Thank you God for blessing me with stalk.

John from TX

Mark, this pic was just sent to me and I thought you, your listeners and viewers would appreciate it. The picture tells the story………

Keep up the good fight …….

Mike from KS

Mark
Our dog\’s name was Punum. Which means \”face\” in yiddish and oh what a face it was! He was a West Highland White Terrier. He was 8 years old. Last week he somehow got a hold of a piece of wood outside and swallowed it. The next day, he was very ill. We took him to the vet and they did an x-ray which showed nothing. They gave him fluids and told us he needs an ultra sound. So, we had to transfer him to an animal hospital  1 hour from our home. It took 2 ultra sounds until they found the blockage. They did emergency surgery on Saturday which went well. They said  they removed a very large piece of wood but in 4 0r 5 days he should be back to himself. That was not the case!
The next morning at 5:00 AM they called and said his blood pressure was very low but they were giving him medicine for it. Then they called to say he was unresponsive when they tried to talk to him. They also said his heart was skipping beats.
Then they called back to say he took a turn for  the worse and we should come right away! My wife asked to please try and keep him alive until we get there. But by the time we did get there he was gone. So, $6,000 later we have no dog and maxed out credit cards! All of this for a piece of wood!
Punum was our best friend and we can\’t believe he\’s gone. We will miss him more than words can say.  Tell other dog owners to be careful what their dogs put into their mouths it can turn deadly

Lloyd from NJ

My dogs, three labs (Flossie, Nate and Hannah) are my very best friends. Because of them I have become a dog obedience trainer and offer very inexpensive classes to dog owners in my area. My goal is to help people and their dogs enjoy life together. When I heard you speak on CNN , I was so impressed with your political veiws. Then when you mentioned you were a dog lover, I knew your heart was as big as Dallas. I’ve ordered your book Rescuing Sprite and am so anxious to begin the read.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on CNN and introducing me to the Mark Levin Show. com website. Best of luck to you.

Audrey from OK

I just read Rescuing Sprite and knew you would want this if you haven\’t seen it already.  Griffin is very cute.

Subject: WHAT A DOG!
Be sure to read the bottom commandments.

The K9 above is Brutus, a military K9 at McChord. He\’s huge – part Boxer and part British Bull Mastiff and tops the scales at 200 lbs. His handler took the picture. Brutus is running toward me because he knows I have some Milk Bone treats, so he\’s slobbering away! I had to duck around a tree just before he got to me in case he couldn\’t stop, but he did. Brutus won the Congressional Medal of Honor last year from his tour inIraq. His handler and four other soldiers were taken hostage by insurgents. Brutus and his handler communicate by sign language and he gave Brutus the signal that meant \’go away but come back and find me\’. The Iraqis paid no attention to Brutus. He came back later and quietly tore the throat out of one guard at one door and another guard at another door. He then jumped against one of the doors repeatedly (the guys were being held in an old warehouse) until it opened. He went in and untied his handler and they all escaped. He\’s the first K9 to receive this honor. If he knows you\’re OK, he\’s a big old lug and wants to sit in your lap. Enjoys the company of cats. (more…)

I am sending this link to share a very special short movie that so well defines American principles and the respect and “freewill” of man’s best friend.

http://www.yardneyenterprises.com/media/a_boy_and_his_dog/

Jeff from NY