I have the most loving and sweet boy named Henry James. He is three years old and a cockapoo and hasn’t a mean bone in his entire body. Henry James has ataxia, something that is common (I didn’t know until now) in standard poodles. He walks around like a drunk person and falls a lot. I carry him up and down steps and help him to eat and keep him safe from harm. I don’t anyone who has had a dog with this problem …I just know that it’s getting worse and I don’t knowwhen or how I will know ….you know…it’s time. I just cannot bear the thought of taking this most precious and sweetheart of a boy doggie into the vet where he will greet everyone with a wagging tail and kisses and put him down. He’s only 3 years old! He is loves everyone and is friends with everyone in the neighborhood…they all know him quite well. Some people tell me that he’s “only a dog”…but he’s more than that to me…he’s my silly precious Henry James. I was supposed to take him to the vet today, but I was afraid that they’d want to put him down today and I knew I couldn’t bear that…today being the third anniversary of my husband’s passing. Too much…..This is tough,
anyone know what to do? Thanks much.
Jan from MI
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I bought a copy of Rescuing Sprite at a little book store here in Oak Harbor. At the time, I was looking for a gift for our next door neighbor.
My wife and I are very good friends with our neighbors and our dogs are best friends who play together almost daily. We watch their dog when they’re away and they do the same for us. I retired from the U.S. Navy in 2005 after 22 years. I never had a dog while I was in the Navy, but missed having one since I was a kid. When I was fifteen my dog Eddie, my best friend at the time, passed away…I was devistated. One of the first things I did when I retired from the Navy was rescue a dog. Her name is Rosie, she is five years old and she is wonderful. She is my absolute best pal that I spoil. We have adopted another dog, Buddah, who is twelve years old. My wife and I plan our lives around our dogs and wouldn’t have it any other way. When I come home from work they are always glad to see me and cheer me up no matter how stressfull a day I’ve had. Rescuing Sprite described exactly the way I feel about our dogs and since Buddah is twelve and getting on in years, I have to wonder why I was drawn to that little book store and your book was the first book I looked at and bought. It brought back many memories and helped me reflect on how lucky I am to share my pals lives with them…they give me far more than I give them. It’s never easy loosing your best pal, but the life shared is worth the grief. I believe dogs help us cope and prepare us for things we may not understand at the time. Great book, it described exactly how I feel. I will keep as reference when I need it. Thank-you.
Troy from WA
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I am self employed as a professional petsitter (13 years now). I worked as a verterinary assistant for 12 years prior to this job. I have always loved aimals of all kinds.I have 4 dogs, 3 cats, 2 ducks, 2 turtles, a Senegal parrot, finches, 3 fishtanks and a guinea pig. All of my dogs are adoptions, a Min Pin from a child abuse/puppy mill case, my loveable Pit Bull was a Katrina victim. my older Min Pin was a throw away, and my newest shep. mix from a shelter. Two of my cats were adopted and one found us.
Vicki from OK
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Good morning, Mark!! I am a \”dog lover\” deluxe!! I now have 5 dogs that I chose & 1 stray that has been with us for about 3-months & is a sweetheart!! My husband & I bought our first dog, a schnoodle (half schnauzer & half poodle) in 1974 right after we got married. Whisker lived to be 18-years old!! Ever since then, we have had at least 2 dogs and most times 4 to 5. They all get to come into the house, sleep in our beds and love us to pieces. We now have 3 full-size dobermans (Zoe-red & tan @ 68 lbs. & 4-years old, Harley, Jr.-black & tax @ 132 lbs.—a real sweetie— & 2-1/2 years old, & our little Jackie @ 88 lbs. & 1-1/2 years old). We also have a long-haired miniature dachshund-Sadie & a 13-year old Min-Pin-Shelby.
The stray, who my husband named Ginger, got a healthy report from the vet & he guessed that she is 1/2 Rottweiller & 1/2 Blue Heeler @ 66 lbs. She shakes hands, lays down & sits on command. She sat on the side of the road for 2-days (my husband said) in the exact same spot. We think maybe she fell out of her owner\’s pickup truck or they just \”dumped\” her, but I cannot imagine that since she obviously has had much human contact. She loves kids, gets along with our 3-outside cats & is just a great dog!! I just had to share my story with you & have 2-copies of the Rescuing Sprite book that I share with my friends & family. Thank you for caring so much for our country and for our beloved pets!! God Bless!!
Cathy from TX
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8 yrs ago I went to brookhaven Animal shelter for a dog for my dad and i found the love of my life Fudgie. I am a veterinarian technician for 18 years and have never come across such a wonderful dog. She has brought me such happiness and joy.
The day I found her was her last day there before she was to be euthanised. I hope more people go to shelters instead of pet stores after they hear this story.
Jodie from NY
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Hi mark my dog Simba and I listen to your show all the time he thinks your the greatest and so do i keep up the great work P.S. here is Simba’s take on the stimulus bill.
Thomas from NY
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