happier puppy news-with pics

[aly]

Ok, so he isn't really a puppy, except in spirit. I would like to introduce you to our new addition. His rescue name was Chico, but my BF didn't want to keep that name. Now, we're deciding between Campy and Chesky (my BF is Czech). We're also looking for other possibilities. Any suggestions?

It's nice to have happy stuff going on. Of course, he won't replace Jane, but he has his own charm. Also, you can't tell from these, but he is very, very skinny. The rescue was having a hard time adopting him out because he was kind of sad looking next to the other big beautiful guys. We're suckers for the underdogs- and generally find that they end up being the best!
I hope these pics aren't too huge...

[Zen]

he looks so HAPPY!

i wish you would keep the name, though. Think of Chico Marx.

[aly]

I'll talk to my BF about it. I don't like changing names (you wouldn't do it to a kid...), but they assured us at the rescue that he never attached to the name. He doesn't respond to it at all. At first I thought he might have hearing problems, but it turns out he just doesn't know his name. Poor guy.

Yup, he sure is happy- and he's a licker!

[surgtech1956]

Sounds like he's got himself a happy new home. I'm glad the world is full of us dog and cat people.

[elk]

he's lovely...and I can see how skinny he is...and that uncertainty in his eyes as he looks around and says...is this it????is this really mine?????

hugs!

[Wahine]

Yay!! I'm sooooooo happy for your family and (insert name here).

A friend of ours was having a really tough time naming a rescue dog. He didn't respond to the name they gave him at the shelter. My friend waited it out, thinking that one day, somehow the dog would tell her his name.

We had a big party at her house. I stayed over (couldn't drive). The next morning we got up and the dog had selectively picked out all the Molson Canadian cans from around the house and hid them behind the couch.

His name became Molson and he caught on to it really quickly.

Maybe this cutie pie will tell you his name. Just keep your eyes open.

[divingbiker]

Congratulations! Rescue dogs are the best. Sometimes skinny rescue dogs never fatten up...I've got a skinny one, and so do my neighbors.

When I got my dog Cassie (who died a year ago) she was named Sassy. What an awful snotty name for a sweet, non-sassy dog. But she knew the name and so she became Cassie. (Then she went deaf so it didn't matter what her name was .)

[Tri Girl]

Congratulations on your newest addition!!! He's quite the cutie!!!
Looks like now he can settle in and enjoy the rest of his long life in a loving home! Hooray for you!!!!

On an off note, I went to PetSmart yesterday for dog food for our three dogs, and they had a local no kill shelter there adopting dogs. I petted every one for a long time, then had to leave. Got in my car and just cried and cried. I love dogs so much, and it makes me so sad to see them just looking at you hoping they'll get to come home and run and play. So, I'm really glad that you adopted your new baby and gave him a great home. All 3 of our dogs are rescues, and if I could have 10 more I would (but the vet bills would bleed us dry).

[mtbdarby]

He is adorable!! I'm so happy for you and that he's found a good home that he deserves. May you have many happy, wonderful years ahead of you!

[sundial]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I'm so very happy for you and your new family member. He looks so good natured and very, very happy to have a wonderful home.

I like a good two syllable name for dogs. Chesky is pretty interesting and the czech lines are the choice lines for working K-9's.

As far as renaming the dog, I like to rename my rescues to give them a fresh start in life. Regardless of what you decide, I'll bet he'll appreciate anything you give him. As you spend more time with him and see the colors of his personality, I'll bet you'll come up with a great name for him.

I'm very happy for you all and I'm especially touched that you adopted a rescue. Hugs from my rescues to yours.

Cathy, Niki and Luke

[sundial]

Ok, I just gave him a kiss on his little nose.

[snapdragen]

Congratulations, he is a very handsome fellow!

[OakLeaf]

What a handsome boy. I'm so happy for all of you.

[Tuckervill]

He'll fatten up, I betcha!

Zeke came with his name--he was at the shelter* for 6 months before I found him, and all the volunteers knew him by that name. So, we kept it.

Lucy got her name from her rescuer THE DAY that I adopted her, and had no clue about it. So now her whole name is Lucy Clueless, which matches her personality some of the time! She's just now getting to where she answers to it after about 6 weeks. When she's bad, it's Lucifer!

I like the names together, Zeke & Lucy.

Congratulations on the new pup!

*I read in the paper today that the shelter where we got Zeke 4 years ago was ransacked and their van was stolen overnight. Everything gone or destroyed, except they didn't touch the animals, thank goodness. One of the lobby dogs was so traumatized it wouldn't come out from under the desk when the staff arrived.

Karen

[makbike]

I'm so glad to read some happy pet news. Your loss, Beth's loss, my mom had her old cat, Putter, put to sleep and I lost my guinea pig as well. It has been a sad week in petland.

Congratulations on your new addition. He is beautiful. Do a search under pet names. I found several good sites when I was looking for a new name for the Great Dane I adopted several years ago. He came with the name Austin which really did not suite him. Afte much searching I settled on Gaston - it fits him perfectly. Enjoy your new buddy and may you guys have many, many years of happiness and love.