Aw, great stories!
I love the pics too! Sooo awesome you had a Dalmatian, Michelle. I always wanted one after I saw 101 Dalmatians, hehe. Kinda glad we didn't get one though because I heard they tend to have lots of behavioral problems. And the King Charles Spaniel is adorable- I love those dogs!
I forgot to mention I did have a kitten, 2 guinea pigs, and hamsters growing up as well, lol.