I baby sat my sons girlfriends Boston terrier for a week an really enjoyed his personality. When she took him back I was surprising sad. I told my husband I wish I could have me a little baby one like him that I could teach everything to. I looked online, so cute, so far away and so expensive. A few days later I went to my local pet store for a betta for the bathroom and there in the cage was a 3 month old unnamed Boston terrier baby boy. Our eyes met and Jamaican love music began to play(kidding) I asked if I could hold him. He bit me and drew blood with teeth just starting to come in, he was uncontrollable and full of energy! He had been there for 6 weeks and was marked down from $599 to $399, but money was an issue. I reluctantly put him back and thought of him for days.I had to see him- I went back to visit- he remembered me! I stayed and played for an hour. Went home and told my hubby about him.

Unfortunately we are caught up in this foreclosure crisis- on our humble little abode, and every penny counts. We have a 7 year old Australian cattle dog named tbone too. How would he react to a new pup? I called the owner and asked if I could let him stay with us for a week, to see if he fit in- I mean it was like an adoption. He said he never did it before, but for some reason. YES. Tbone hated him and he ran me ragged, then it was time to make a decision. (more…)

I feel compelled to write after just finishing reading Rescuing Sprite. I had to put one of my pets – Bailey – to sleep after he began suffering from kidney failure. He was quickly going down hill, and losing weight. He was getting weaker by the day. One afternoon, he tried to jump up on our couch. He only made it about halfway up, and fell back down onto the floor and just laid there exhausted. My heart started breaking and I knew it was time. I took him to the Veteranarian’s office, and as soon as the Dr. looked at him, he agreed with me that it was time. I stayed with him in the examination room and held him for a few more minutes.

When I finally nodded for the Dr. to go ahead, she administered the injection, and Bailey raised his head in my direction, looked at me with a most peaceful, relaxed look in his eyes, as if to say ‘thank you.’ He’s now resting peacefully. It was not at all like what I expected. It was the most humane thing I have ever done. It was very peaceful, and I am thankful I went with him into the examination room to be with him in his last moments with us. He is sorely missed. I certainly hope an extra measure of comfort comes the way of all those who are grieving the loss of their animals this Holiday Season.

Mike from TN

i have a black min poodle named colonel, the lady who does my grooming is married to a maine state k9 trooper. i
told sue that i thought the colonel was ready to become genes helper, i told her i had been training the colonel i said watch this i told colonel atack at this time he rolled over on his back for scratch, it was dec decided that the colonel needed just a litle bit more training.
thanks for a great book, thanks for a great radio show and thanks for landmark legal
which i contribute to every month, all the best to you and yours.

Alan from ME

Mark,
Wow! Your book about Sprite, is absolutely wonderful! God in Heaven inspired you to write this book, there is no doubt about it. It is like the Bible – it compares God’s unconditional love for we humans, when He (Jesus) died for us, and the unconditional love a dog has for his masters – and at times have laid down their lives for them.
I bought the book yesterday and finished it today. I bought it for my daughter Laura who lost her beautiful little chi. Nacho a few weeks ago and is still depressed and grieving over her loss.

I was never truly a dog lover per se, until my daughter insisted her Mom and I take the only surviving puppy (8 yrs. ago)of Nacho’s one and only litter. And now my little pal Gordy (our Grand-dog) is me and my wife’s constant friend and companion around the house. Gordy suffers from an enlarged heart and has what the vet calls a “honking” cough which keeps us awake alot of times in the night. I feel so bad for him at times and it so compares with the feelings you have about Sprite.

This book should be read by everyone who has ever truly loved a dog like your family has, and should be read by those who have not. It truly brought a lump to my throat and tears to my eyes as I read every page with great interest. I worked as a Deputy Sheriff for 24 years, and am not embarrassed to say this book brought me to tears, but what a blessing to read it at the same time.
God bless your family forever.

Ken from CA

Through tear-swollen eyes I am attempting to express my thoughts about your book and your wonderful companion, Sprite.
I share your love of Sprite and compare it to my beloved Bubba, a rescued Maltese. Bubba came to my office as a “street stray” at a time when I had two pit bulls that i feared would harm him. I tried desperately not to get close to him or open my heart to him…….but he denied me the choice. We quickly bonded and he became one of the greatest loves and joys in my lifetime.

He developed an auto-immune disease and after examination by a “quack” vet, was basically sent home to die. My son refused to let me accept his fate and referred me to a vet for whom he had once worked. Following his first exam, he was given an immediate transfusion to rebuild his blood………..with proper medication and lots of love and care, he regained full health and his illness went into full remission. He lived another 8 years and was truly a joy to all who came to my office …….a place where he became a fixture. He was first estimated to be 2-3 years old, bu tin reality was probably 6-7. I am sorry for the family who either lost him or put him out but am at the same time grateful that he wandered into my life. (more…)

Mark, this is about an experience I had today and I want to share it. I have already had my chihuahua Bella posted in Mark’s Dog Corner and I thank you. This is about Sprite. Last Friday, I got a copy of Rescuing Sprite and have been enjoying it for the past two days I have been totally absorbed by this wonderful story. Through Sprite, I got to know this wonderful family who rescued him and what it’s like to lose him. Let me explain this. Last night, I found out a friend and his wife recently lost their dog and they have not been handling it well at all. I stayed up reading this book having decided to give it to them to read first since they were going through what you and your family went through.

This morning came and I had gotten to page 161 and I knew I had to give the book over. So I dropped it off and took Bella to her favorite park. I felt such a sense of overwhelming loss and I couldn’t figure out why. Then I realized I felt as though Sprite had been ripped out of my arms too. Bella, was unaware. thank goodness. The walk was so lonely for me because all I kept thinking of was Sprite. We stopped at a store on the way home because I had to pick up something and there staring at me was the sign for Pepsi. Thank you for this wonderful book and thank Sprite and Pepsi for letting us to get to know the wonderful Levin family….Very sincerely yours,

Carol from NJ