Although Mark Levin is known as a constitutional lawyer and a nationally syndicated broadcaster, he is, first and foremost, a dog lover. In 1998, he and his family welcomed a half-Border Collie/half-Cocker Spaniel they named Pepsi into their lives. Six years later, his wife and son persuaded him to adopt a dog from the local shelter, a Spaniel mix. It turned out he was older than originally thought, and he was the most beautiful dog they'd ever seen. They named him Sprite.
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Harley was one of my all-time best pals whom I confided in, found comfort with, and enjoyed most of my time with. He slept in the same bed with me and my wife for nearly five years and then the unthinkable happened…he was stolen from us by one of the lowest forms of scum found on the earth. I haven’t a solid clue who ended up taking Harley, but I do know that I miss him more than I ever realized was possible. Dogs truly are man’s best friend.
Michael from IN
Mark – thank you for your book about Sprite. I hope more people will realize the need to adopt shelter dogs and cats. They need us. Please encourage people, every chance you can, as you did in your book, to adopt from a shelter or rescue group, and not a pet store as we must stop the insane overbreeding and puppy mills in this country. I feel your pain. I too lost my best friend, Jasper, a few weeks ago.
Diane from PA
Sending a photo of our beloved Westies (Little Bit and Starr). We lost Starr 3 years ago, but We still think of her when we look at Little Bit.
Bo & Pat from TX
I am going through now what Mr. Levin experienced when Sprite was living his last days. I have been fiercely struggling over the last few weeks with the decision about putting down my 15-year-old lab. The thoughts that Mr. Levin shared today—well, it was as if he was reading my own mind and heart. I am feeling guilt and fear like I never thought possible, and hearing Mr. Levin’s story gave me some strength and courage. After a long cry alone in my car, I came back to the office and made that first dreaded phone call to the vet.
I rarely leave my office on my lunch hour, nor at the particular time I was out, and I don’t always listen to that radio station. It was as if the Universe put me in the car at that precise moment for a reason.
I have every intention of reading “Rescuing Sprite”, although I’m probably not strong enough at this moment. I’m sure it will be some comfort to me after my wonderful friend Cookie has left this world.
Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your story, Mr. Levin. I admire your strength and compassion.
Beth from PA
I JUST GOT DONE READING RESCUING SPRITE.FIRST OF ALL I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS! YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE.ANOTHER GOOD BOOK YOU SHOULD READ IS MERLE’S DOOR. I TO HAVE HAD TO PUT 2 DOGS DOWN. THAT WAS 2 YEARS AGO. I STILL TO THIS VERY DAY GET TEARS IN MY EYES WHEN I THINK OF THEM. MAY YOU FIND PEACE IN YOUR HEART SOMEDAY. THANKS FOR WRITING THE BOOK.
Ric from WI
2004-2005 brought changes of unimmaginable proportions to our family and our 15 year old Westie named Topper sustained us through the darkest of days.
The day after Thanksgiving in 2004 the call to our home came that a parent never wants to hear. Our beloved son Glenn had been killed in an automoblie accident. Needless to say our family was devastated and simply tried to put one foot in front of the other each day, and simply try to cope with a tremendous hole in our lives. Read the rest of this entry »
