Couldn't stand not having one....we got a dog today

[Rock'n Robin]

We all miss Ranger so much, esp. my 6 year old son. He went to pet about 6 dogs today at soccer opening day and told each owner his sad tale. He is such a cute little bugger he had several women all misty eyed.
Today we went to pet supplies plus and our humane society was having a pet adoption. Now I've bought dogs from breeders and private owners, but not shelter dogs. This time I really felt I wanted to give some dog a home that needed one.
We ended up buying a 4 month old black lab mix (who is the 4th black lab or lab mix in our block, LOL). It is a female and I am horrible at girl names. Everyone says "what's her name?" and I don't know yet! She has first shots, rabies shot, and is spayed.
She is a bundle of energy. We have to put the old cage up to cage her when we are not at home so she doesn't chew--we have 2 toys we bought her and we'll put a blanket in her cage. She isn't completely trained yet either, which will be fun--I will have to con my dad into coming over and letting her out during the day (DH leaves at 9 or 10; I get home at 3:15).
I probably should have waited, but I just couldn't take it. I hope she turns out to be as good a dog as Ranger was.
Robin M.

 

[enchantedpixiedust]

Yay for you for saving a dog!! Congrats on the new family member, I'm sure she'll be wonderful!

I'm horrible at names, I always have to look up the pet name listings online to get ideas.

 

[grinningghost]

I do hope your new, nameless doggie turns out to be just as wonderful as Ranger, in her own way of course.

 

[doxdogy]

Congratulations on your new addition to the family. We have a lab mix and her name is Katie. She is one the most gentle dogs in the world. She tolerates so much from the doxies. They use her as a pillow during the winter.

 

[chell]

Yay! Rescue dogs seem to be the best. That's where I got my baby. She means the world to me now. Hope the training goes well and she gives each of you the special love you deserve.

 

[Boo'sMom]

Labs are great dogs...but chewers!!!

Congratulations

 

[TIGGER'SFRIEND]

Midnight is a nice name.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Midnight was our first dog, a black lab/shepard(?) mix, and she was so wonderful. We adopted her from a shelter in Lahaska PA.

Congratulations on your adoption and I hope you have great times together.

Bobbi

 

[EsmeraldaX]

Congrats!!!!

I bet she appreciates having a home!

 

[damo]

Congratulations on the new addition. I know what you mean about missing having a dog so much. When you come in the house and no one is there at your feet, it is just not right.

I hope you can come up with the perfect name quickly with such short notice. I'm sure she won't mind.

 

[KristiKelly]

Congratulations!!!!!!

 

[QueenTrident]

Congratulations on your new family member! That's awesome. The only name I can think of is Silver (based on your dearly departed dog.). I was trying to think of Disney-related names, but the all seem too "little" for a lab mix - Daisy, Tinkerbell, Minnie just don't seem to work for big dogs.

Or, since you got her on September 11, how about Freedom, Independence or Liberty, to commemorate the day?

 

[2MuchOhana]

Congrats on the new puppy!

How about Lucy for a name? That way when she gets in trouble you can tell her Lucy you have some xplaining to do!

Dd 3 says a good name is Abby. Of course that is the name of our Chocolate lab. Abby is short for Abigail Bailey! We liked the name Bailey; but thought it would be too confusing since we have a cat named Hayley!

Sadie is a common name for labs, too.

I'll keep thinking until you tell us you found the right name for your new puppy!

Post a picture if you can!

Jodi

 

[ladycollector]

Awww congratulations! And you know I just couldnt help throwing out a few suggestions!!

I thought of some that I might use if we were to get another doggy.

-Emma
-Jezzarex (heard this one time and thought it was soo cute)
-Holly
-Luna
-Cricket
-Princess Fiona

Have a great day and enjoy your pup!

 

[Otto's Doll]

Love the names Cricket and Liberty. So glad you adopted a pound puppy... they make the best pets!

 

[Microcell]

My best friend had a dog Who's full name was Lady Liberty of Lyon (she was purchased in South Lyon MI) and they called her Libby. My mom named our dog Moisha I like saying that one!

 

[2MuchOhana]

Here are a few more to think about.

Raven or Velvet.

Off to search some more!

Jodi

 

[patsvette]

microcell i has a great dane that was lady liberty of calvert and we called her libby.

Thats great that you saved another dog,ived saved all my dogs .

 

[KathyTX]

Enjoy your new little chewing machine!

I'm sure you'll find a name that fits, and you'll know it when you hear it.

And I think it's a great testament to how much Ranger enriched your lives that you were inspired to welcome a new pup into your home.

(My lab mix Sambuca is at my feet as I type this... well, not AT my feet. More like ON my feet.)

 

[airhead]

I was so happy to read this post! All that love has someplace to go now!!!

here's a few names:
Cassie
Nikki
Piper
Angie
Luna
Libby

have fun with your puppy!!!