Hello and thanks for researching this important question!
There are a number of agencies that assist dalmatian dogs and their owners. You can use these sites and their links to find a chapter nearest to your locale:
http://www.thedca.org/rescue.html
http://www.dogsaver.org/willinghearts/
http://www.secondchancesdalrescue.com/
These links also can be helpful in finding financial aid at such a time as this:
www.carecredit.com
www.help-a-pet.org
www.imom.org
http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/luciedove/vpost?id=920492 http://www.ddaf.org/faq/ My thoughts are with you both.
Retired Veterinary Technician
Dog, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Gerbil breeder / Reptile Keeper / Bunny-Ferret-Exotic Specialist