The famous animated movie “101 Dalmatians” is now touring, and 15 Dalmatian pups are traveling, beginning in Minneapolis, on a tour bus with their four trainers. Starting October 13, these Dalmatians will be strutting around on stage.

The pups steal the scene in act one and in the finale. It’s a musical, so will the dogs be singing?

What’s it like to tour around on a bus with 15 dogs, where nine of them were rescued from dog shelters? The dogs get their own private beds and a refrigerator stocked with the essentials, such as peanut butter snacks, bottled water, chicken, and dog chow. Compared to where some of them came from, the Dalmatians are traveling in luxury.

Lacy is a four-year old Dalmatian that was rescued from a dog shelter. She is the sweetest of the bunch and is deaf. This poor pup has endured several surgeries. She has survived, and is now a rising star!

Phoenix is a five-year old former stray plucked from an Arizona shelter. This spotted canine is the strongest one in the pack, with muscles that also make him the fastest in the group. Rascal was rescued in Ohio and had a broken leg. At nine-months old, he is the youngest canine in the bunch. Their dog trainer, Joel Slaven, says that Rascal is “Everyone’s baby brother.” DX is a two-year old Dalmatian, who has the last line in the show–”Woof.” He will be available for adoption, along with the other rescued stars, when the “101 Dalmatian” show ends.

The maternal pup in the group is named Frankie, who is seven-years old. She is a former show dog and mothered a litter of ten. While on the road and on the stage, Frankie is the nurturing mama to the 14 other tail waggers. The dog Envy is a pro when it comes to performing in front of the camera. This three-year old Dalmatian has a beer commercial on her resume. Envy has a talent for being able to potty on cue, which she does in “101 Dalmatians.”

The 15 Dalmatians are being referred to as divas, a description that suits them well, as they are talented and also so adorable!

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