

What's in a name?
Everyone has a name but I can't think of a name that is more promising, happy or carefree as LUCKY! This is Lucky and how she arrived with this name is a story only Mike and Judy can tell you, her dog parents for nearly 13yrs. I know there are many stories that can be told about Lucky and the joy she brought to their family. Dogs allow us to view the world and the people in it with a perspective unique to them and for that we ARE better people. Memories are not the only t

If Dog were president!
Just picture it...A world without war, without hate and you greet others by sniffing their rear ends. Don't mind his little paws...the President is very self-conscious and really doesn't like to bring attention to them. Embarrassed by your little paws? Nobody will notice. Communication would often show teeth but don't worry their bark is worse than their bite. They poop in public (come to think about it politicians do too) and their introduction to others is by sniffing but

The Dalmation and its history
OK...so today I run into a crew (3 firefighters is that a crew) of firefighters and it got me thinking immediately about the Dalmation and the history of how it became the "signature dog" of firefighters. Some of you may know others may not have a clue and I will honestly tell you that I had no idea of why but here you go. http://www.local1259iaff.org Dalmatians How did that spotty black and white dog known as a dalmatian come to be associated with fire fighting? Dalmatians
Happy 4th Finn and Fergus!
With all the bang bangs and the star spangled skies Finn and Fergus seem to be fine with the noise. Fergus is pretty fearless so I wouldn't expect him to jump but Finn...he is altogether different. Fireworks were not that close to the house so they really didn't experience the really loud stuff but then again the firecrackers that the kids fire off at night has not happened yet so we will see how brave these boys are later tonight and in the week. Driving home last night t