Sparky was born on May 7, 2006 and rolled and tumbled into our family on July 3, 2006. When he was a puppy, Sparky was one tiny ball of white fur. He’d sprawl out on the couch and we couldn’t tell which was tail and which way was head, tummy or back. I often say that having a dog is so satisfying that had I only known I wouldn’t have kids or married. It’s just that sweet — or maybe he’s just that sweet!