Our one year old german shepard died from sinus cancer. He died 6 weeks after our 27 year old daugher died from a car accident. Although there is nothing in this world that can compare to losing a child, our dog was so loving and so young it was like we had lost two of our children. We found out he had cancer a week after our daughter’s funeral. I did not understand how God could be so cruel taking away the ones we love.

I had thought the same as your wife, our current dog (6 years old) must need a friend so we brought Cody home. He was so loving and at one year, 90 pounds, he still wanted to sit on your lap or lay in bed with you on a pillow. Our daughter was closer to our older dog but when she died she must have needed Cody so she took him to be with her. I wish there was a way I could send you a short story I wrote about our daughter. We all find ways to help us get through the pain.

Kay from WA

Mark,

I just wanted to say that this book was so wonderful. It made me think about all of the great years that I had with my childhood Golden Sammy. He was the most well-mannered, even tempered dog anyone would ever meet. I miss him terribly and he’s been gone for over 6 years. Thank you for sharing your memories and wonderful family moments with your readers and listeners. God Bless,

Natalie from CA

This is “Misti” she came into my life from “Second Chance Rescue”, she was in bad shape when she was found . Her rescuers thought maybe she had been a “puppy mill mom”. She was so shy and scared that it took her a year before she would even run and play. She is the love of my life. I have always had dogs in my life and each one makes a special place in my heart.

I finished reading your book tonight and as I sat thinking about the story and drying my tears.. Misti came over, jumped up in my lap and licked my face. That;s what it is all about! Thank you for putting the spotlight on the rescue organizations and humane societies. There are so many great dogs that need homes. Thank you for adopting older dogs (Misti was 5 now she is 11) they are the last to find homes. If you haven’t already.. look up the poem “Rainbow Bridge” it is very comforting.
Take care.

MaryKay from MN

I lost the love of my life 1-7-08. Leah my darling little boxer girl. She was taken from me so soon and unexpectantly. She just fell ill Sunday and Monday evening the vet operated on her and found a tumor in her stomach. I had no time to prepare myself for such a loss. I adopted this little sweetie from the SPCA and when I got her she was undernourished with horrible scars from a too tight collar. She was so bedraggled that my hubby said, Why do you want her she is so ugly. Well, let me tell you her daddy is taking this very hard too. We are both so broken hearted and a big hole is in our hearts. The house is so empty tonight.

I pray to God there is a Rainbow Bridge. It would be so wonderful to see her when I leave this Earth.
Goodbye, Leah, remember that I loved you with all my heart and I will never forget you.

Gage from FL

Hello…my boyfriend gave me this book for a Xmas present. I dont know who you are but he listens to your show… I just wanted to send you a note that I did like your book… but..I cried so much… I have a dog I rescued from the pound 10 years ago. She actually looks ALOT like Sprite…

I want my boyfriend to read your book! I am the dog lover. and he is not much of a reader more of a listener… maybe I should read it outloud to him!… many years of love w/ Griffen and Pepsi!!!…

Martha from WA

Our dog Rocky, a Sheltie, was adopted from the Humane Society when he was about a year and a half years old. And from that moment on our lives changed forever, and for the better. It was hard to fathom the possibility that someone gave up this beautiful animal, but we felt it was fate that he had come into our lives.

Rocky was amazing. He was extremely beautiful. He had an adorable face with a lovely coat of white, black, and brown. He was such a good boy, and loved the affection of his family. It will be a week since Rocky has been gone, and it is still hard to believe. He had a wonderful life, and enriched ours. He had overcome so much with medical issues, and the last 4 months were the best of his life. It was a miracle that his health and spirit improved. We believe that we gave him so much love that it restored his life. It sounds selfish, but 4 months was not enough. We wish we could hold on to him longer. We will love him forever. He touched our hearts and our lives, and for that we will be so grateful. We miss you

Rocky always and forever. In memoriam:
March 9, 1995- December 29, 2007.

The Mortman Family from FL