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The response could be purely Pavlovian. See movie. Buy dog. On Friday, Scooby-Doo, yet another film based on a classic TV show, opened in theaters. You'll laugh. You'll cry. And if you lose a bet ...

Taking care of 101 Dalmatians is no movie script for Pati Dane. It means veterinary bills in the thousands of dollars, dog food by the boxes, and coordinating the exercise sessions of dozens of dogs.