Saturday, August 2, 2008

My Friend Tango

My new friend, Tango, is working hard to help me teach fire safety. Check out these out takes from when we were working on our new fire safety video. He is so silly!


Monday, June 16, 2008

Project SMILE Calendar

I had such a fun day today! I participated in a photo shoot for the annual Project Smile calendar with Southborough firefighter families Jim Peltier and Anthony Alessi.
Thank you to my new friend Linda Hubley, editor of southboroughnews.com, for catching these images of the photo shoot.



Saturday, June 7, 2008

Welcome, Tango!



Spanner has announced her retirement and has asked Tango to take her place. Tango was donated by Dalmino's Dals in Jenx, Oklahoma to help Firefighter Dayna teach fire safety. Thank you to Lori and Mac for allowing Tango to come to live with us in Arkansas.

This statement comes from Dalmino's and shares Tango's background.

"Tango, whose registered title is Champion Dalmino’s Conquistador, was the first to finish his Championship in a litter of seven champions. Very few litters include so many champion get. Tango’s sire, Ch. Tuckaway Winged foot is one of the top sires of Champions with 82 sons and daughters earning titles. He is the most winning Dalmatian of all time with 427 wins. Tango’s mother was the top producing Dalmatian the year the puppies debuted. A natural showman he quickly included several Bests of Breed as well. Tango was always friendly and outgoing to all and soon became a Junior handler’s beginning dog. Tango and Andrea made it to the Top Five Dalmatian Junior handlers in their first year.

Tango has participated in parades, greeted the public at the fair for the firefighters and has always been an outstanding ambassador for the breed. Tango was bred only once and has a lovely son that achieved his Championship with three Major wins (only two are needed). Most of all, he is the champion of all our hearts and his winning Dalmatian “grin” is always met with delight. We are so happy to have him with Dayna and continuing to give to us all by teaching fire safety skills.

Good boy “Mr. Handsome”! We all wish you well."



Tango with Spanner and Sparkles

Welcome Tango, we're glad you are here!

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Sparkles' Theme Song now available!


My new theme song is now available as a single, and I am so excited! You can find it on Amazon.com, emusic, and iTunes (US, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, UK/European Union, and Japan). You can even find it as a ringtone on Groupie Tunes! This original fire safety song was composed by my Firefighter Michael and was sung by Firefighter Michael and his friend Roger Haak.

The theme song will soon be available on Rhapsody, Napster, and Lala.

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

We love pictures!

We love getting pictures from boys and girls reading our new book! It's so exciting!


Matteo sent us this picture of him and his dad reading my new book, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog. Matteo is a Sproutlet who just loves watching Spanner, Firefighter Dayna and me, Sparkles, on Sprout on Demand.


High paw, Matteo! We're glad that you like the book and thanks for sending the great photo!

Picture from Liam, age 3

Sparkles received this really great picture from Liam, age 3. Liam is from Canada, and according to his mom, a big fan of Fireman Sam, Sparkles, Spanner and Firefighter Dayna.

Liam drew a picture of a ladder truck, Sparkles, Spanner and Firefighter Dayna. Thanks, Liam! We love your picture!

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Latest News!

For the latest news and information, please visit Firefighter Dayna's blog HERE

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Recording for audio book

Today was a big day! Spanner and I helped with the recording of the audio book.
We had so much fun!

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Work on Children's Fire Safety Audio Book Begins!

Today was a big today! Firefighter Michael began work on the audio book at the fire station. He was at the fire station getting sound effects. I just loved helping! The cd is going to have some very special surprises, including a new song you can sing along to!


Saturday, February 23, 2008

You can be a star!


Draw a picture of Sparkles and show off your artwork!

Kids, if you would like to see your artwork on Sparkles' webpage, email your pictures to:
sparkles@sparklesthefiresafetydog.com. We will put your drawing on the website (http://www.sparklesthefiresafetydog.com).

Want to mail it? Please send us an email and we will tell you where to send your artwork!
Please be sure to give us your first name and your age so that we can include it on the website.

Audio Book


Hey kids!

Firefighter Dayna, her dad, Firefighter Glenn, and son, Firefighter Michael are in the process of making Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog as an audio book! Wow!

You will have so much fun spending time with me as I helps teach fire safety. Spending the day with me is so much fun!
Sparkles

Monday, February 18, 2008

Book progress

Hi boys and girls!

I am soooo excited today! My new book, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, is being worked on by a graphic artist. A graphic artist is a person that is making the book look all nice and pretty. Isn't that exciting? I can't wait for the book to come out, can you?

Speaking of safety, have you had the folks that you live with check your smoke alarm this month? Be sure to make sure that they check it so that you and your family can be safe!

Love,
Sparkles

Monday, February 4, 2008

Spanner makes video

Well, she's finally done it! Spanner is taking the spotlight and has made a video promoting my new children's fire safety book. Be sure to check it out!

Click on the picture of Spanner to watch!


Thursday, January 31, 2008

Welcome!


Hi everyone!

My name is Sparkles, and I am a fire safety dog. I am so glad that you are here visiting my blog!
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My main job as a fire safety dog is to help keep boys and girls JUST LIKE YOU and their families safe!
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Have you heard about my new book? I'm really excited about it and I know that you will be too!You can read the book and learn more about how I help firefighters. It's really fun helping teach fire safety! Soon you will be able to visit my webpage and learn more about my book!
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Come back real soon! I have lots of fun things planned and I can't wait to share them with you!
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Sparkles

Sparkles Visits IFSTA Headquarters




Last week, Firefighter Dayna and I went to Stillwater, Oklahoma to visit our good friends at IFSTA. We had so much fun! It was great seeing everyone and we didn't want to leave!