Hi,

My brother recently founded a social networking site for dogs, DogTime.com. He and a group of guys have spent most of the last year and a half trying to get it off the ground. On Friday, they finally got a break with trying to get people interested in the site. They were given an exclusive on the outcome of Michael Vick’s dogs. They were allowed to post several videos of each of the dogs that were rescued from Vick. You can visit the site to see the videos and/or click here for the CNN piece. The site isn’t trying to get some publicity because of Vicks actions. They care very much about dogs and have followed the case closely.

Thanks!
Colton from CT

We put my beloved black and white Springer Spaniel down yesterday. She had bladder cancer and had been in pain for sometime. Her pain is gone now but mine is just beginning. I am so overwhelmed with grief that I needed to share my story with someone who could relate. She was a part of my life for 12 1/2 years and not having children of my own she was like my child. She never got to the point where she couldn’t walk so seeing her walk into the vet’s office only to be put to sleep is heartbreaking. Seeing here lying there lifeless is an image I can’t erase out of my mind. Thanks for listening.

Sincerely,

Carol from CO

I just finished reading “Rescuing Sprite” and loved the book….having known the pain of losing a loving companion the book really hit home for me. I lost my sweet Nugget in Oct. of last year. How it broke my heart. I have four other dogs but the house immediately felt empty without her. It is amazing how dogs get into your heart and soul and become an important part of our lives. I wouldn’t have it any other way. Thanks for your story and for giving Sprite a loving home to the end.

Deb from UT

After crying the whole time I read your book, I am so moved by the story of Sprite. I am a dog lover, I have a chihuahua named Little Man who is wonderful and my child. I can only imagine your pain in losing Sprite. I lost my Grandmother who was my Mother after I lost my family at 6 and my Little Man was there for me. Without him I would have grieved longer.

Dogs are like the people we love who have gone to a better place, we will never forget what they bring to our life. We would give anything for one second, one minute, one hour to have them back. Your story is one of the best books I have ever read and I am glad you decided to share. You also gave me a outlook on Rush that I never had before and I appreciate your brilliance!

Jane from AL

In memory of Cruiser McDaniel: April 13, 1989-July 28, 2006

On July 28, 2006, Cruiser “Brother BoBo” was quietly released to heaven by way of the Rainbow Bridge. On July 28, 2006, our family, and this world, lost a sweet soul.

Cruiser came into our lives in the summer of 1989. He was a precious little brown puppy. We fell in love with his personality, his kisses, his love, his sweet spirit, but mostly his eyes…… his eyes….were beautiful. Cruiser loved chasing squirrels, crawling under covers, stealing our slippers, seeing his friends, playing with toys, neighborhood walks, but mostly….. just being with us. He lived a great life.

After being an only child for 11 years, Cruiser became the best big “Brother” to baby Sydney. They had total respect and love for each other. As Sydney grew older, Brother Bo Bo stayed by her side trying to keep up with all the activity of a little girl and her friends. However, at 15 years of age, he began to show signs that his little body was slowing down, yet he still enjoyed life, as well as his car and wagon rides through the neighborhood. His favorite past-time as he aged…..napping with his mom, warm blankets, eating, and drinking chocolate milk. (more…)

I just finished reading RescuingSprite. I received it for Christmas from my sister.  We are all dog lovers, we grew up with dogs and even had one cat. Our last family Dog Sabrina passed away 2/14/06. from a large abdominal tumor that had not been shown on xray in January or October when she suffered a stroke. sabrina was a throw away, A close friend found her on his lawn ion Oct 29th 1996. she had been trown from a vehicle and was in bad shape for a 3 month old puppy.

Well I brought her home to my parents and invalid brother( it was his birthday 50 years old). Well after about one and a half to two years of work has finally settled down and became the lovable family member. She was a mixed Yellow lab and white shepard, about 80 lbs full grown, very gentle and protective. Always aware of the needs of my elderly parents, cautious around them. She would spend time each day with each one as the day elaspsed. Loved walks and rides in the car if not going to the vet. (more…)