Comments for John Grogan

Comment on Memoir and Me by ellen patton

ellen patton — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:36:06 +0000

What are you going to do next?!?

Comment on A New Year, A New Puppy by tina

tina — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 23:37:01 +0000

Congratulations on your new addition (although I’m getting the news late). i miss your regular blog updates.

Are you writing a new book? Please say yes!

Comment on A New Year, A New Puppy by Greg Gregor

Greg Gregor — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:34:58 +0000

Congratulations on the new pup! After re-reading M&M recently I believe you have a real heart for dogs and especially (obviously!) Labs. Please add my thanks to the countless others you have received for writing about and memorializing Marley. I like many others could share stories about a similar nut-case lab (Molly Magoo) that we lost about 5 years ago – but we miss her dearly. And we now have our “Gracie” (Annabelle Pearl – just a treasure!)so my sincere condolences on losing her. Our dogs have probably taught us more about “life and love” as you put it than a person ever could. Make every day count. Never hold your “licker”! Wag early and often. Sleep like you mean it!

Thank you again John,

Sincerely,

Greg Gregor
Freemansburg (Lehigh Valley), PA

PS – would love to share photos and (pardon the pun) tales!

Comment on A New Year, A New Puppy by Felicity O'Neil

Felicity O'Neil — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:22:39 +0000

Hello John

I have … a few minutes ago … finished reading Marley and Me. After being completely absorbed by your exquisitely narrated story … I feel I can call you ‘John’.

Like Alessandra I wanted to find out how you, Jenny, kids and puppy were getting along … and rushed to the website listed at the end of your book. I was saddened to read that Gracie died so young!

My sister and her partner recently brought home two Kelpie puppies. Not sure if you’re familiar with this Australian breed but … look out for the movie ‘Red Dog’, you’ll enjoy it – I think it’s OK for the kids too, who are probably now young teenagers? ‘Red Dog’ is a great movie about a red kelpie that became famous for his courage and his loyalty. Kelpies are working dogs, originally bred for sheep (I think) – they are incredibly energetic, highly intelligent, loveable, loyal dogs.

Anyway, thank you for your book … laugh, cry … I absolutely loved it.

All the best to you and your family … human and canine!

Felicity
Australia

Comment on A New Year, A New Puppy by Sam

Sam — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:41:47 +0000

I adore those puppy photos. Too cute not to share. I’m a couple of chapters away from the end of “Marley and Me,” I have already been reduced to tears. To know (about) Marley is to love him! What a legacy he has left. Woodson and Wallace look utterly adorable. We’ve decided not to have kids and to get a dog instead. Looking at those pics of your perfect pooches, I have a bad case of dog envy! Thank you for sharing your story. Love it!

Comment on A New Year, A New Puppy by Leslie

Leslie — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:04:20 +0000

He is a adorable. My heart broke hearing about gracie but I am sure she is running through many a screen with marley right now. enjoy the new puppy!!!

Comment on A New Year, A New Puppy by Elizabeth Delfosse

Elizabeth Delfosse — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:26:53 +0000

Such Labrador cuteness!! I can smell the lovely puppy breath from here. Wallace is beautiful, and Woodson looks very content. I’m glad you guys got another puppy. I think it’s always hard on the the remaining dog when their friend and companion dies, and they definitely mourn and miss them. And while it’s always hard to lose a pet, I think it’s so much harder when you lose them young. We lost our last Yellow Lab, Bronwyn, to an auto-immune disease too, at only 19 months old. It was awful, and our son, who adored her, was heartbroken. It helps to get another and spread the love some more – I call it fuzz therapy. Enjoy that little round ball of fat Labbie yumminess – we all know he’ll be a big old galoot in no time. Hope he’s not chewing on Woodson TOO much!

Elizabeth

Comment on A New Year, A New Puppy by Fred

Fred — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:17:22 +0000

Congratulations on the new puppy!
When my dalmatian “Daisy” died it was a heart breaking experience for my family and I. A friend suggested to watch the Marley & Me movie. The movie was great, and helped with the recovery process. I decided to get another dog, and after watching the movie, I just had to get a yellow lab.
I visited the local shelter and there he was, a one year old yellow lab named Charlie. We took him home, and at first I thought I let my emotions control my decision, but Charlie loved us. He seemed to be genuinely grateful that we adopted and gave him a new home.
He has grown with us and has become an awesome addition to our family. Charlie is a very smart, kind and loving dog. He is now three years old and everybody tells us he is a beautiful and gentle giant.
But anyway thank you for the website and the “Marley and Me”, and “Coming Home” books, both are great.

Comment on A New Year, A New Puppy by Lily

Lily — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:55:07 +0000

Hey John,

I’ve just finished your book ‘Marley and Me’ (took me a while to find some time to read it..a long time). I absolutely loved it, I cried page after page after page reading the last chapter on Marley’s life. He’s such a dear.

I have a Jack Russell terrier at home, and if you’ve ever come across one, you’ll know that they are near psychotic – the funny bits in your book of Marley destroying everything in his path and knocking everything over really reminds me of my little dog Tim Tam. Except he’s tiny compared to Marley. My pup used to chase rats, cockroaches, birds, frogs..I even have a box full of bangles given to me by my grandmother that were his chew toys during his teething stage. He moved on to my stuffed toy collection after. He frequently furniture surfs across our living room and barks at Rottweilers triple his size thinking he’s the boss. I’m the same as you, I forgive my mutt despite his pain-in-the-ass antics sometimes.

Thank you so much for your book, I read most of it whilst Tim Tam hid under my bed from the neighbours’ Chinese New Year fireworks over here in Asia. Have a great new year

Comment on A New Year, A New Puppy by Susan Phillips

Susan Phillips — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:58:20 +0000

Dear Mr. Grogan,

Being a dog owner, I have laughed and cried along with you every time I read Marley & Me. Thank you for sharing your story with the world. I thought you might be interested in another Marley story unfolding here in San Antonio. A yellow lab mix named Marley recently protected a little girl when she was attacked by two other dogs. Although Marley shielded the little girl from the other dogs, he was taken away from his family by Animal Control Services (ACS), who have now designated him as a “dangerous dog”, despite testimony from the little girl and neighbors that Marley was protecting her. Marley now has to live under extremely tight restrictions, and his owners must hold a $100K liability insurance policy on him. The attorney representing Marley’s family is appealing the decision. ACS in San Antonio has a long history of injustice. Here is a link to the story. Please help Marley by showing support on the Justice for Marley Facebook page. Thank you so much! http://www.ksat.com/news/Labrador-mix-declared-dangerous-by-judge/-/478452/8273310/-/50k9ykz/-/index.html