DEC 24 2007– I RECEIVED RESCUING SPRITE AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT AND IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS HAVE FINISHED READING THIS BOOK. AS I LOOK AT MY 5 DOGS I AM AT PEACE KNOWING I DO MY BEST FOR THEM AND THANKFUL FOR THE EXTENT OF JOY THEY BRING TO MY LIFE. GOD BLESS TO THE LEVIN FAMILY DURING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. THANK YOU FOR WRITING THIS BOOK.

Linda from NY

REMEMBERING GOLDIE~CHRISTMAS ALWAYS BRINGS MEMORIES OF MY “FIRST CHILD” PERSIAN MIX CAT,GOLDIE. MY HUSBAND, THEN BOYFRIEND, GAVE HER TO ME IN 1976 AS A GIFT WHEN I WAS 1ST ON MY OWN & STARTING COLLEGE. A TINY LITTLE CAT WITH BIG EYES & SOFT MEOW, SHE FIT IN THE PALM OF MY HAND. 17 YRS. LATER, AT ABOUT 20 LBS. & LAP SIZED, GOLDIE WAS “RETIRED” IN SARASOTA,FL IN 1989 WHERE WE DECIDED TO RELOCATE FROM THE CHERRY HILL,NJ AREA.

MY ONLY CHILD WAS BORN PREMATURE IN ’92 & GOLDIE WAS THE PERFECT NANNIE AND OLDER “SIBLING” … MARK, IT WAS THE PASSING OF THE BATON…. WE HAD OUR NEW BABY FOR ABOUT THREE MONTHS AND GOLDIE STARTED TO FAIL . HER ENERGY & WEIGHT DECLINED & SHE STOPPED EATING. Read the rest of this entry »

I adopted Stimpy – a Chihuahua from a kill shelter in New York City. Like your dog, he was much older then I was told, but it didn’t matter to me. His health was poor and his body very weak from sitting in the cage for almost a month. I had his teeth fixed which was the cause of all his internal infections. A few months after the operation, Stimpy was running in the park chasng the female dogs the best a 6 lb dog could. We enjoyed a little over 6 years together until his heart failed. The few dollars the shelter required for adoption was the best money I ever spent – the best freind I ever had.

Matt from PA

Hello Mr. Levin,

I ‘m writing you as an animal lover as well. I recently lost my Beagle Tuffy to cancer. My daughter who work with a rescue where I found Tuffy Had him cremated for me from a pet mortuary. I know the pain you felt with the loss of Sprite and in time it will heal. Remember this though if not for people as ourselves what chances or hope would these little friends have? This is the thought I have and it helps. I know Tuffy is in a better place though I miss him greatly. At least he dont have to hear the wacko libs. Thank You Sir for reading my letter
Cordially,

John from FL

My precious Minature Schnauzer is 12 1/2 years old, so as I sobbed over your loss, Mark, of Sprite, I sobbed over the inevitable loss of my own Ashes so named because she is the color of ashes. She has three legs and four teeth and loves me beyond measure. I am retiring after teaching for 37 years, and at least I’ll be able to spend quality time with Ashes until she leaves this world. I bought your book at Kroger this afternoon and after I started it, I didn’t put it down til I finished it. I ponder what the history of the world or at least personal stories by people through history would be like without dogs. It would definitely be our loss.
I’d love to read the story of Sprite written by Sprite and Pepsi! I bet their perspective would be even more touching! Hugs to Pepsi!

June from MS

A friend of mine recently gave me your book, Rescuing Sprite. Although I know that these stories tend to end sadly, my friend was sure I would appreciate the book. And I did. I have had dogs all of my life, and usually in pairs. All of my dogs made it to their teenage years. 2 years ago I lost both of my dogs within 2 months of each other. They were both around 16 years old, and the first dog died of kidney failure. After that his big brother just didn’t want to go on anymore. Despite my best efforts to get him to eat, drink and live, he made it clear he wasn’t interested. And, yes, each time I felt that maybe there was something more I could have done. I felt that the time wasn’t right to let go. It look me many months to be convinced, by my family and vet, that I had done everything humanly possible. Then, despite my resolve that I would always have a dog, I could not bring myself to adopt another dog. I helped other dogs find homes, but was not ready to bring one into mine. That is, until a few months ago, when I read a story about an older dog left at a kill-shelter by his family because they were too busy to keep him in their lives – they were retiring and wanted to travel (much like the situation with your buddy Griffen). I decided right then and there that this dog would not be put down because of the selfishness of his former family. It took all of 5 minutes to decide that we would make him part of our family. It has been nearly 7 months, and he is the sweetest, most undemanding dog I’ve encountered in a long time. He is a welcome addition to our family. And while we know that as an older dog his time with us is limited, we are determined to give him the best we can. He has earned it.

Reena from NJ