It is difficult to even write about my best buddy, Baily, even a year after his death, which is why this will be short.

Baily was a wonderful Golden Retriever and he was my best friend for almost 13 years. We went through many good times and bad times and he was always there for me. He was truly this man’s best friend.

We did almost everything together and went almost everywhere. The only times I did not take him with me was when I was on Army Reserve duty, and even then there were several times when I managed to get assignments where I could take him along. He was the perfect traveling companion.

Baily died at 10:30 am on November 3, 2006 and finally, on November 4, 2007 I put away the last remembrances of my Baily – his collar, leash, samples of his beautiful fur, his favorite chew toy, his towel, and blanket. Along with his ashes they went into a special box which is now at the back of my bedroom closet.

But what I want to mention now is some of the good times we had – which revolved around the Mark Levin Show.

When I came home from work, I would throw open the door and say, “Good evening my friends, this is Mark Levin!” Baily would run around the apartment in his particular way – to show how happy he was to see me. And on warm evenings we would sit out on the patio and listen to Mark. I would smoke a cigar and Baily would lay by my side and watch the world go by. We would talk to neighbors and they would pet him and he loved it. All was right with the world.

Baily’s material things are in my bedroom closet now but he will always be in my heart and mind.

John from MD

I wanted to share a brief story about my cat, who died a little over 5 years ago. His name was Shakespeare. My parents adopted this 6 week old kitten from the North Shore Animal League in Port Washington, Long Island, New York, on a Saturday in May 1987. I was working a part time job that day to put myself through college and my parents told me that they had a surprise for me, but would not divulge the surprise until I came home. When I did, lo and behold I noticed a small kitten running to greet me.
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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