Good luck with finding a dalmatian for your little one, Tracie! You probably already know this, but if you go to
www.google.com and type in "dalmatian rescue", you'll get a whole bunch of websites for rescue organizations you can check out.
Here's a GREAT place to start:
http://bcf.usc.edu/~thaase/DOT/
Oh, and I think you're extremely cool, too. :)
-- Nanaea