 Spot
was born on March 8, 1987. He died June 26, 2001. For over fourteen
years, this rambunctious Dalmatian was my faithful companion and teacher.
I am still amazed at how much it is possible to learn about life by
sharing it fully with a dog. Dogs know how to keep their priorities
straight. They don't become alcoholics or compulsive gamblers. Life
is simple and honest for them. They like to eat. They like to play.
They like to sleep. Most of all they like their life to be predictable.
If you include them in your own life and are able to provide them with
the companionship and shelter they need, they return an unconditional
love and loyalty that few humans can match. I still haven't been able
to simplify my own life quite as effectively as my Dalmatian did. But
I'm learning. I hope you enjoy these stories as much as I have enjoyed
the experiences that inspired them.
 Walking
the Dog - it's
not Mr. Roger's neighborhood, but it's close.
Trading
Places - wouldn't
you really rather be a Dalmatian?
101
Dalmatians -
protecting Pongo from his own popularity.
For
your own good - why
surgery is never a simple decision.
A
House of Cards -
it's an easy decision until you have to make it yourself.
Hoover
- some dogs eat
to live, others live to eat.
Dog
day at the Fair - sometimes
a burger is better than the keys to the city.
Dangerous
Dogs - careful,
your dog's tail may be a lethal weapon.
Hazel
- many are called
but few are chosen.
Bug
Breath - never
ask your dog to order dinner for you.
Pomp
& Circumstance -
to a Dalmatian, every walk is a parade.
Dog
Dreams - always
let a sleeping dog lie.
If
Dalmatians Could Talk -
uh, just be glad they can't.
Old
Dogs and New Tricks - the
stubbornness of youth turns to resilience.
When
We Were Young - born
to run, born to dig.
Wheels
- when they're too
old to rock, they can still roll.
Twilight
- it's always hard
to say good-bye.
Goodbye
My Friend - in
the end we are back at the beginning.
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about Petey in a new book of stories called Petey's
Place
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Dalmatian Rescue of North Texas
find homes for great dogs
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