A story from Teresa Kant about Life and Love with an Unstable Dog posted 06/24/2010 John, I just wanted to tell you that Marley and Me was the funniest, saddest and best book I have ever read in my entire 50 years of life, and believe me, I've read MANY books! I lost my 6 year old German Shepherd/Border Collie mix to cancer in 2005. Her name was Saint Chubzie. Next we got a full blooded Border Collie named Allira. Allira isn't quite right. And, even though friends and family members advised us to get rid of her and get a 'better dog', she has been and always will be part of our family. We love and accept her for what she is. Until your book came along I could not explain to people how a dog like this can expand your heart in ways that a 'normal' pet cannot. I didn't know how to tell them that love from a special dog like this is somehow better. Now, because of you, they can read and begin to understand. I just wanted to say thank you. Read More Stories > Begin Sharing Your Story >