Rescuing Sprite: A Dog Lover's Story of Joy and Anguish

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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. Their lives would never be the same.

During the next two years, Sprite and Pepsi were inseparable. And Sprite's bond with the Levin family deepened. Friends, neighbors, and even Mark's radio audience came to know and love Sprite. But Sprite's health deteriorated -- even as his spirits remained high and his beauty and grace continued to inspire. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas 2006, the Levin family said their emotional final good-bye. Crushed and consumed with grief, Mark turned to family, friends, and fans for help. But new hope came when the Levins least expected it.

What Customers Say About Rescuing Sprite: A Dog Lover's Story of Joy and Anguish:

I love Mark Levin and I gave this as a Chrismtas gift to a fellow animal lover. It was very well received. Defintiely recommended.

Its so sad as Sprite gets sick and eventually Mark has to have Sprite put to sleep in a most humane and loving action. Mark falls in love with the dog and wont refuse the family getting the dog. We see how both dogs become best friends and Sprite becomes a family member with unconditional love.The family only has Sprite a little over 2 years and Sprite comes down with a fatal illness. They get another older dog and name it Sprite. I'm a big dog lover and have had different purebred dogs and "mutts" my entire life and its always devastating losing a dog who gives unconditional love and becomes one of the family. Until then we will love and cherish our time with our dogs because they are precious and their lives are too short. They together name the dog Griffin. I shed a few tears reading this book and remembered each of the dogs I lost and the love they freely unconditional gave me and my family.Even though Mark is still depressed and sad with the loss of Sprite, his family gets another older dog with some health issues from a shelter.

As the tree grows and blooms Mark and family can be reminded of the good times and love they had with Sprite and the unconditional love and joy Sprite bought to everyone in such a short time. Its never easy and you miss them so much as they give you all good things in life.We see both dogs gave so much love for the family and the family loved them so much. Loved all our dogs.Mark Levin and his family have a loving dog named Pepsi who they love as a family member. Griffin and Pepsi become friends and Griffin becomes a member of the Levin family too.I like the idea Mark had planting a tree and scattering Sprites ashes. Ive had to have dogs put to sleep when they are older,sick and in pain. Its heart breaking. When our Boarder Collie Breagh and Swedish Vallhund Ada pass away and if I'm still alive I plan to have a tree and their ashes spread around the tree. Book 5 stars with a few tears.

So true to how pet owners really feel and bond and love our pets. Mr. Excellent book. I prayed for God to cradle him as I was when his day to leave me came. Thanks Mark. I just lost my darling cat to lung cancer (of all things). The sorrow is deep and real.

I also appreciate the way his friends sympathized with him and stood by him through the loss. So real. Levin's description was so well presented and so heartfelt. Broke my heart as I loved on him through his last days. Loosing a beloved pet is very hard for us who love them as our own family. Wonderful book. (Dittos.).

This book was so emotional. The love of this family for their beloved Sprite is really moving. I couldn't put it down even though the tears were running full blast. Thanks, Mark, for your wonderful story.

This is a sweet little book that will touch anyone that is an animal lover. Shows a different side of Mark Levin, who I admire and respect. Make sure you have time to read the whole book because it's hard to put down once you start reading it. Make sure the tissue is in reach.