This is SP, who passed on at the end of 2007 at about the age of 12. She was a blue heeler mix and was the smartest dog I have ever known. She came to us as a two year old stray and was number four in our pack at that time. After the senior dogs had passed on and we were one on one, I began to realize that she was something special. She had a very unusual ability to get the gist of ordinary English speech. The mutt half of her mix added to her heeler intelligence and gave her great love of people and the ability to make friends readily. I think of her every day, but after six weeks of mourning, I adopted another heeler mix, Kelli, out of rescue. Kelli is not SP; but we are having great fun together.

Lee from TX

Well, I just wanted to drop you a line to let you know about the best dog in the world. I have always been a lover of big dogs (I\’ve had a couple of labs, etc.) and a year and a half ago I got a jack russell terrier named and named her Patsy.  Everyone said I was an idiot for getting such a hyper dog, and for the first year she was REALLY high maintenance. But she has become the most affectionate, loving dog I have ever owned. She sleeps with me at night and gets under the covers and sleeps with her head on a pillow.  I would recommend that anyone who wants a companion consider getting one of these wonderful animals.

Shawn from PA

hi mark, big fan of the show. this is a photo of my nephew scotty who is a special needs child with his constant companion alfie. alf told me to tell you he was considering a presidential run but he just does not look like the ones who appear on the dollar bills. your pals barry + alfie.

Barry from NY

Mark, your spot-on plitical views are only surpassed by your spot-on love of our dog friends. I’ve attached a picture of my little girl, Piper, a Skye terrier age 11. Piper has spent the past 3 yrs fighting cancer in her neck. More surgeries and $$ than we can count have kept her here with us and she just keeps going -better than the Energizer bunny. Her spirit and joy are dumb founding.

Almost 6 mths ago she was diagnosed with a tumor finally inoperable. Since then both sides of her neck have developed tumors on top of tumors so that it feels like a sock stuffed with golfballs. We know her time is short but she just keeps going. Every night my wife Sherrie and I get Piper, her half-brother Conner (a black Skye), and our Wheaten terrier, Walter, together for their dinner. Piper has her boned rotisserie chicken (sometimes shares with her brothers) then doggie treats. Every night is party as we celebrate another day with Piper. Thanks Mark!

Charlie from KS

Rescuing Sprite is one of the most beautiful and heart wrenching books I have ever read. Being the dog lover that I am this book was very hard to read since I lost my beloved cocker spaniel, Sandy, just 8 months ago. Mr.Levin writes with such honesty of his heartache and love for Sprite that I felt he was speaking for me about my feelings for Sandy. I am still grieving and probably always will be to some extent. Thank you for sharing your wonderful story,

Kathy from PA

Hi Mark, I beleive someday you will be reunited with Sprite. The universe is full of unknown experienses. The goodness in your heart will lead you to him again someday. I am a medical courier. I pick up medial specimens from veterinary clinics. Through the course of my travels I have collected two great friends, Jonesy and Bowie. Two abandoned cats I found on the door steps of clinics .

I don\’t know what kind of person I would be without my friends. I have been enriched by the experience of friendship with animals. Mark, your love of animals is a gift to animals. Your love of the American people is a gift to the American people. Yours Irish/American,

Kieran from IL