Hello my name is Jayla, I heard that sparky past away if I was rick I would have ben so sad if my dog past away but I will always remember her/him i hope you have a good day, Bye see you on Thursday!
From your friend Jayla:)!
Hi Jayla,
Yes, Sparky passed away more than 10 years ago, September 2011. And I definitely always remember Sparky. She was such a great dog and my best friend, too! I have so many wonderful memories of Sparky. And I plan to read “Sparky’s Wonderful Life” to you and your classmates when Dexter and I visit on Thursday.
See ya then!
Rick and Dexter
secret friend
you know me but y I will be going in 29 may but i will dance a friend soon byeeeeeeeeeeee
Hi Secret Pal!!
I’ll be seeing you May 29, but shh!!, I won’t tell anyone!
Bye-bye!
Rick and Dexter
Isabella S
I’m sorry your dog died but I really want a dog, but I have allergies of dogs I really want one I hope I get one for my birthday.
Hi Isabella,
Thank you for your kind words about Sparky. Yes, it is sad that she passed away, but she lived to be 13 years old (about 90 years old in human years), and she lived a wonderful life! I have so many great memories of Sparky.
I’m sorry that you have allergies, but maybe you can get a dog that doesn’t shed so it won’t make you allergic. And if you get a dog, make sure to take good care of it. Having a dog is a big responsibility. They depend on you to take care of them. But they’re also a lot of fun!! And if you don’t get one this birthday, don’t be sad. I’m sure you’ll get a dog someday. I didn’t get my first dog until I was 14 years old.
Thanks for writing!
Rick and Dexter, too
bela
hi i am from park city magnet Ct i hope u have a great time her see u may 27 /25
Hi Bela!
Dexter and I always have a great time at your school!! We definitely are looking forward to meeting you and all your classmates on May 29.
See ya then!
Rick and Dexter, too!
Sofia Guzman
I am so so sorry for sparky but I hope you are doing well and dexter .
Hi Sofia!
Thank you for your kind thoughts about Sparky. I truly appreciate your concern. She was a great dog. I’m sure she would have loved meeting you! Probably would have given you a big doggie kiss! She loved giving doggie kisses!
Dexter and I will see you on Thursday!
Rick
By, Sofia
Sofia Guzman
I’ll miss you forever!
Kristian Ploughman
hello author my name is kristian and i like to play video games and than for u going to come to park city magnet to show us dexter and let us read ur books i will be bringing 10$ for 1 book if u see this pls read i am a big fan of u. have a good day
Hi Kristian!
I love that you enjoy reading, and that’s wonderful that you plan to buy a Sparky or Dexter book! You’ll get a great book, and you’ll also help out homeless dogs and cats because I donate $1 from each book sale to Adopt-A-Dog, the organization that rescued Sparky and Dexter from dog pounds (Sparky came from New York City and Dexter came from Fayettville, West Virginia). We’ve donated more than $24,000 so far!! And you like to play video games?? My son David loved playing video games, too.
Thanks for writing!
Rick and Dexter, too!
P.S.: Oh, you’re name is almost the same as my daughter’s name, Kristen!
anthony pervis
hello I am Anthony from park city magnet thank u author rick for reading Ur books to us I love all he facts that u share with us i appreciate that u came to our school it was a fun time with u i hope u can come again
anthony
Hi Anthony!
You’re more than welcome! Dexter and I love visiting your school. We’ve stopped by Park City Magnet each year for the past few years. And we can’t wait to visit again this Thursday!
All the best,
Rick and Dexter, too!
faith idowu
hi coming to our school soon
Hi Faith!
Yep, Dexter and I will be there Thursday morning. We’re looking forward to it! I’m going to show some pictures of Sparky and Dexter, read a Sparky book (probably Sparky’s Wonderful Life, the true story of her life) and then just sit around and talk with you and your classmates. Oh, and you’ll get to pet Dexter, too!
Maybe it’s dog language. If so, here’s Dexter’s reply:
but maybe you can get a dog that doesn’t shed so it won’t make you allergic. And if you get a dog, make sure to take good care of it. Having a dog is a big responsibility. They depend on you to take care of them. But they’re also a lot of fun!! 
And if you don’t get one this birthday, don’t be sad. I’m sure you’ll get a dog someday. I didn’t get my first dog until I was 14 years old.
We definitely are looking forward to meeting you and all your classmates on May 29.
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