My name is Chip, and I'm an thirteen year old Dalmatian. (The picture to the left was taken when I was almost new). I picked my human out of a whole bunch of humans who were looking at me. It was real easy, I just walking up, and licking his hand. 

I think I did a good job of picking him out, because over the years he has taught me a lot of stuff that I needed to know to be a good dog. He gives me lots of love, companionship, a great place to live ..... Oh yah, and lots of Milkbones. He takes me for walks, (Not as often as I want to), and he takes me over to visit my friends when they come out to play.

You know, dogs have a pretty rough life. (Well some of us do)! Some of us live outside and some of us live in the house. Some of us eat the same old stuff day-in and day-out, and some of us eat something different every day. By the way, Dogs don't like to eat different food all of the time, our systems can't take it. That's why we become finicky eaters! But, we don't mind different treats from time-to-time.

I think I'm one of the real lucky ones because I get to live inside and my human lets me sleep at the foot of the bed. (I even have my own pillow)!

I get to eat twice a day, (after he's done), and I get lots of treats. Not as many as I'd like, but I'm sure he's just looking out for me.

Sometimes I just sit and look at the bucket he keeps the treats in and I drool. After a while, he feels sorry for me, (or he get tired of me drooling on the carpet), and he gives me one.

The friends I mentioned above are Zeb & Colter, (two Black Labs), and Hoss, (a White German Shepard). I used to have a friend named Polly too. She was a Brittany Spaniel. But she went to heaven a few months ago. (All dog's go to Heaven).

These guys are the best friends a dog could have, and I really like to hang out with them. When we get together we chase each other around, wrestle in the grass, chase rabbits and sometimes we bark at the humans that walk by. 

Zeb, Colter and Hoss live outside ALL of the time. (I'd hate that! I'm more of an indoor dog I guess). They don't mind it though. They have been doing it ever since they were new. They have all the food and water they need, and a nice warm house with straw in it during the winter. They also have big covers over their houses that keep the summer sun off them. It also keeps their water bowls in the shade so their water doesn't get to hot. 

But a while ago I found out that some dog's don't have it as good as we do! They don't get regular meals, fresh water, or humans to love them and play with them. I guess it's because nobody really cares about them. That would make me sad! 

Most of these poor dogs get chained up out in the yard and ignored. No wonder they bark all of the time! They're lonely!!!! And if they're bad, or if no one wants them around, they get dumped in a strange neighborhood or out in the country somewhere. They have to look for food, and most of the time they are forced to eat what ever they can find. 

They say that every year thousands of dogs, cats and other pets are destroyed just because "The New" wares off. I have even heard that some of these dogs were Christmas and Birthday presents. How could humans do that ........

The poem below "Night B4 Christmas" was recently sent to my human by one of his friends. Please take a few moments to read it. Especially if you are think about buying a Christmas Pet for your kids! It is something all humans need to keep in mind as they by gifts for friends, nephews, nieces and even their pups this year. 

Please tell everyone you can about this ....... it will help save the lives of a lot of innocent pets this year.

Thanks for stopping by, don't eat to many treats!

                                                  - Chip - 

Night B4 Christmas Poem

My Favorite Photos
| My Yard | My Neighbor | Me | What Do YOU Want? | Huh | Just Hangin' Out |
| Me Smiling | Playin' in my Yard | I Hate Rabbits! |
My Best Friends: | Hoss | Zeb | Colter | Zeb - Saying HI when I go over to see him |

On Saturday July 28th, 2007 Chip lost his battle with failing health due to old age.
He was 15 1/2 years old. He left behind many friends who will truly miss him.
(Read his Eulogy)