We found out about Sadie from a friend of Ralph's. A guy he was working with's brother had taken in a female Dalmatian from a neighbor. The neighbor didn't like the way she was acting, so he was going to shoot her...turns out she was acting pregnant. The couple that took the dal in had planned on finding her a home ( they already had a sheltie and a Jack russel), but were surprised they would be finding a home for 11 puppies. We did not keep in touch, so I am not sure if they kept momma dog or not, but it sounded at the time likethey were planning on it.


Cincy came from an add inthe newspaper for free puppies. We had been considering getting Sadie a playmate, but had not come across what felt like the right dog. My mom called on Sat. morningandsaid there was some free lab puppies down near her, so we decided to go check them out. Cincy just tugged at my heart...he belly was all swollen, but she was so rolly polly and cute. Onthe way home, we found a tick in her ear, and within two months of gettingher, she had to have surgery on each eye. She needed someone that would take care of her

We got Spot after Molly (Mugsy) called one Saturday morning and said there was a sweet Dal mix in Southern Oh, that was supposed to be PTS the day before, but had been given a one day extension. After a little himmming and hawing, we decided to speak up for him and drive the 500+ miles round trip to save him, and if he didn't fit in, get him into a rescue group or rehome him. Within 24 hours of getting him, we knew he was here to stay.