I have heard a lot about your new book, Rescuing Sprite. I have health problems and can’t get out much, but intend to look for it as soon as I able to do so.

I have been very deeply moved heaing you talk about it. I have seen internet pictures of both Sprite and Pepse. We had a dog named Heidi for 16 years who could easily have passed as a litter mate of Pepsi. Somewhere I have a picture of her that is in the same pose as one I have seen of Pepsi. If I ever find it and can figure out how to send it to you, I will do so. Heidi’s mother was a black lab and her father was a traveling salesman.

She was one of the smartest and most loveable dogs I have ever known. She, like Sprite had medical problems and near the end was going into9 liver failure. I knew that it was only a matter of days before she would have to be put to sleep. Luckily for our family, God did answer my prayer and she slipped away in her sleep, in one of her favorite places a day or two before the decision had to be made.

We can no longer pet her, but her memory lives on in our minds and hearts and she will never be forgotten.

Keep up the great work you do.

Maureen form Ohio

Our dog’s name was “Maggie” she was a siberian Husky that came into our yard 14 yrs ago without collar or any ID – we advertised her and checked the local pound – no one ever called for her so she became part of our family.
In April of 2006 we had to put Maggie to sleep – I am not over it yet – She was great – I swear she looked like she was always laughing and boy did she make us laugh. She brought us joy beyond what we gave her. She had a cyst on one kidney and that kidney had to be removed she did well for a few weeks then the other kidney began to fail – we had to keep her hydrated and as I once worked as an ER tech we were able to have her at home and every morning and every night for three weeks I had to use an IV setup to make a pouch just under her skin that would fill with fluid and keep her hydrated and that kidney working as well as it could .

The hope was that we could get that kidney working for her. It did not do so and we had to put her to sleep – Just like Mr. Levin said on Hanity & Combs last p.m. I also watched the clock until it was time to take her to the Vets – my heart was breaking – we stayed with her til the end – we could not have done anything less – One day we will get another dog – but it will be from the pound – we will find that wonderful dog that is filled with love and joy once again – but I am not yet ready – Maggie’s passing just broke my heart -she trusted me absolutely during her last weeks of life. Thanks for reading this and helping me let someone else know just how great Maggie was.

 Anne from IN

When my 10 year old Irish Setter was diagnosed with a tumor, he had such pain. When we decided to end his pain, I took him to the vet, and I left him with the vet. I was young. Only in my 20’s and didn’t know better. Although Jaime loved everybody, he didn’t have anyone he knew with him when he left us. I can never forget that.
I have cats now, and have lost a number over the years. I never never leave that last hard task to be done by others without me being alongside my pet. I pet them and tell them how good they are. How good they’ve been. I know that they can hear me, and when I see how peacefully they pass and there is no more look of pain in their eyes, it is a small solace. I will never forget Jaime and what he taught me.

Lorrie from NJ

Rudy was a 15 yr old Cocker that was given to my 2 girls as a 3 week old puppy. As it worked out he became my dog and best friend. He and I were the only republicans in a family full of the other party. He knew when I was hurtin and was always there when I needed a friend. Had to put him down when he had cancer at age 15. Been 2 years and he is still missed. I cried listening to you and Hanity review you book yesterday.

Mike from KS

I heard the radio show one evening on WLS in Chicago, and I began to cry. I put my two dogs to sleep within less than one year. My Rudy, a yellow lab, was about to celebrate his 13th birthday when I had to put him to sleep on September 11th 2006. Riley, my yellow lab mix, was only two years younger. She did not do very well after Rudy died. She had spent her entire life with him. I just put her to sleep on August 24th 2007. I had them both privately cremated. They sit together next to each other on my dresser. Rudy is in a white canister with black and gray dog paws and Riley is in one with beautiful flowers. I lost twenty pounds beginning when Rudy was sick. I would stay up with him at night. I would carry him when he needed it and feed him the best that I could. We would celebrate our birthdays by going through the drive thru at McDonalds and get hamburgers.

I would put a candle in one and I would sing “Happy Birthday”. When Riley was diagnosed with kidney failure in June she only lasted 3 months. I would take her for a ride every night and listed to Sean Hannity on the radio. Somehow it would always put her to sleep. I still cry. I had my dogs before I got married and had children. I want to get another dog soon. I am having such a hard time with this because I lost two of my best friends so quickly. Talk about being depressed. I didn’t want to talk to anyone. I just wanted to be alone. I loved Rudy and Riley with all my heart. I know my husband was jealous, but I couldn’t help it. They were my babies. It had been the three of us for so long. I have some of Rudy’s puppy teeth which I would find around the house. Sometimes I call for Riley but I know she is not here. The one thing that gets me through this is knowing that one day I will see them again in Heaven. I have multiple photo albums and pictures around the house of Rudy and Riley. I miss them everyday.

Mary from IL

Just a quick note to say that all the way home from work last night, I cried along with you hearing of Sprite. I will be getting that book this weekend.
I am a new mom of Mandy and Macey (10 mo. old pups) and have found the joy of all you talk about. Never having kids, I find that God has blessed me with these two “children” to teach me what the important things in life truly are in our existence in this human experience.
God Bless you and your family and Sprite, who I know is keeping an eye on you all every day!
Gwen

Gwen from IL