Just read your book today, my eyes are still wet with tears. I have 6 dogs, all rescued. Some are getting old, and I know the day will come when I must say good-bye. I have had that painful day before, with others who have gone on. I remember picking up the ashes of Rosie, a beautiful 10 year old white dog, one blue eye, one brown, who passed way too soon from liver disease. On my way home, I said “God I believe Rosie is with you. Please give me a sign. As I looked into the blue sky, there was but one cloud, I could make out a head of a dog.(It even had her little flopped ear!!) There where her blue eye should have been, was the blue sky, poking through the cloud. It was then I knew she was in heaven, living with the Creator of all things, where we are promised no pain, no sadness. I will see her again. Thanks for a wonderfun heartfelt story of “true love”

Karin from TX

Dear Mark,
I just finished reading Rescuing Sprite, literally, there are still tears in my eyes. My husband and I have 7 dogs now, all shelter or stray dogs. In the past 7 years we have lost several others to cancer, old age, and one sudden tragedy. The pain is the worst I have ever felt. The decision to put one to sleep the hardest decision I have ever had to make. Reading your book was so touching, as it brought back memories of all my babies that have gone on before me. I know your Sprite is in Heaven with our Reno, Sierra, Halbert, Houston, Spur, Daisy and Liberty. Thank you for sharing your story. God Bless you and your family and all the pets who need their forever home today.

Karla from FL

We have rescued so many dogs I can’t post all their pics. We love each and every one of our “best friends”. Also rescued horses who had been beaten and abused. Such wonderful animals all! And for the record, you mentioned in your book that no one would care about Sprite’s story….sorry, but isn’t it wonderful to know you were wrong? We DO care!

Kathy from TX

Our beloved Westie mix, Gus, left us just before Christmas…a few months short of his 17th birthday.

We rescued him from the shelter and from the moment he came into our lives; he brought joy and love. Although certainly not a classic looking dog, his personality shined through and captivated everyone who happened to see him.. He was enthusiastic, energetic, curious and loyal. Even when we took him on our annual camping trip, he’d “count heads” to make sure we were all there and if not, would station himself to wait for the missing person.

We took many walks together and that friendship helped me through some tough emotional times. He was always there, waiting for me after work and I miss him terribly every single day.

I never though a little white dog would worm himself into my heart; but he did and I’m eternally grafeful for that experience.

Roger from CA

Mr Levin-Thank you for your book. I cried. We had 3 Dachshunds, all living to be 13 (2) and 17. We now have a Golden,Casey,going on 4. I keep this little saying in my planner, read it every day, and think of our dogs.

There is no wilderness
like a life without friends;
friendship multiplies blessings and minimizes
misfortunes; it is a unique remedy against adversity, it
soothes the soul.
Baltasar Gracian
God Bless Our Dogs

Tom from OH

Thank You Mark for sharing your story. Even the not-so-much-dog-lovers family members enjoyed your book.

Christine from ID