I read your book, and it will help me with my dog, wickett. he is suffering with arthritis and cancer. it is beginning to get hard to keep him comfortable. i ive alone and i love him dearly. thanks for your show and sprite’s story.

Jim from MI

Hi Mark, you sound like the nicest man. I had a beautiful dog, collie/english sheepdog mix, also named Pepsi. We had him for 10 years, and he died suddenly. It took me a year to just get past his death. I was so, so heartbroken. He was a loving, gentle dog. My son grew up with him. I still miss him. Only when my dad died a year later after Pepsi did it take my mind off of him, temporarily. God Bless you Mark, you sound like a wonderful person.

Linda from CA

Dear Mark,
I read your book “Rescuing Sprite” on the airplane while heading to my family’s ski trip just after Christmas in 2007. I was actively preparing myself for my final months with my dog, Sally, a 14 year old shelter rescued Gordon Setter/Cocker mix. I cried through parts of your book and learned from it. You gave me the idea that my vet could travel to my home when the time came. For that I am truly grateful, because Sally left this world while lying peacefully in her own bed.

In an effort to overcome the loss and pain that I feel after losing my longtime canine companion, I am directing some of my energy towards volunteering at the Northwoods Humane Society in Forest Lake, MN. This “not for profit” shelter helps over 1,000 companion animals per year to find new homes.

This spring, I’m participating in the 10th Annual “Furry Scurry Walk with the Animals” to raise funds for the NHS. This 3 mile walk takes place on May 4th. My goal is to raise 0 or more if possible.

If your listeners are interested in helping me to reach my goal for this worthy cause, please visit my personal pledge site at: http://furryscurry.golfreg.com/memoryofsally

A grateful dog lover in Hugo, MN.
Cathy

P.S I’m attaching below my “Ode to Sally” which may be too lengthy for the website. (more…)

Mark: not long ago, Blue Boy (14 wk-old, blue roan English Cocker) became a member of our family. I had purchased your book before he came to live with us. He is a source of joy to me and my family.

I read Rescuing Sprite and really enjoyed the heartfelt story. Blue Boy was born on December 7, 2008. I have enclsoed his photo.

Tom from MD

I lost my girl, a long-coat German Shepherd after 12 years. She was with me every day for her entire life. She and I were co-therapists for 8 years. When we weren’t working, she came everywhere else with me.

She had instinct and an open heart and she taught me more about treating wounded souls than any graduate school or internship ever could. There are still former patients who email and call to tell about how she changed their lives.

She always had health challenges and the last three years of her life she was sick more than she was well. She never lost her amazing spirit even when she was dying. She died at home, on her bed in the family room. I went to get something for her and came back to find her gone. Losing her was like losing pieces of my soul. I will miss my girl forever but I am so, so grateful for being chosen to be her person.

Thank you for writing your very healing book.

Gibbs from TX

Dear Mark,

I received “Rescuing Sprite” as a gift from my husband and I just can’t bring myself to finish reading it. I am currently at the point where Chris the vet is at your house. I became too emotional to read on and I don’t know if I have the courage to deal with Sprites ending. Somehow I think by not reading on, Sprite will be O.K.

I am a huge animal lover and we have a wonderful Shetland Sheepdog named Romeo. He is turning four years old on March 15. He is just the love of our lives. My husband and I have been married for 15 years. We were not able to have children, so Romeo is the son we never had. I work from home and he is my constant shadow. He is actually my best friend. I can’t imagine life without his expressive little face, the great kisses he gives, him cuddled up in my lap, and the love he gives us unconditionally.

I am very moved by this book like no other book I have ever read. I can feel your joy and pain in every sentence. I have cried as if Sprite were my dog.

Thank you for allowing all of us to read your beautiful tribute to such a wonderful friend and family member. Sprite seemed like a gentle soul that came into your lives if only for a moment. I am sure he had a happier life because of you and your family and I am sure you and your family are happier for having known him.

Maybe I will be able to finish the book one day… but today is not the day.

Sincerely,
Chantel from FL