Dr. Bonnie Franklin: Firefighters, Horses and a Lifetime of Dalmatians

Dr. Bonnie Franklin: Firefighters, Horses and a Lifetime of Dalmatians

Jasper the Dalmatian with Montecito fire Capt. Lucas Grant, right, and firefighter Pat Ruiz at the firehouse at 595 San Ysidro Road. Credit: Braastad family photo I began writing a column about dogs and how their interaction with firefighters helps to prevent wildfires and assists firefighters. But I got sidetracked writing about Dalmatians and firefighters. So, this is a column about Dalmatians, horses and firefighters — but mostly Dalmatians. …