Dalmatians

Ever wonder why Dalmatians
Have a link with fire stations?
Back when horses drew a coach,
The breed allowed a good approach
To keeping other dogs at bay
In case they got in horses’ way.
It figures they were needed most
When buildings could be burned to toast.
They also helped to guard the grounds,
As saboteurs might come around.
(In olden days, the one brigade
That put the flames out then got paid,
So companies were downright mean
In competition; what a scene.)
Another perk was looking grand
And fancy with these dogs on hand.
Today, some stations keep the pets
As mascots; guess they don’t forget.