and his name shall be

Almost a year ago we submitted an application to adopt a greyhound with our local greyhound rescue organization. It was quickly quite clear that we weren't ideal candidates because we have 2 cats and a little one - they generally like kids to be at least 5 years old. And so, I had just about given up hope on a greyhound in the near future. That's why I was so surprised to get a call last week asking if I'd like to meet a young pup (between 12 and 14 months old) who might just work out in our house. "Kevin" came over last Wednesday to check out the place and meet me and Brynne and our cats. The first meet went extremely well, and I was pretty sold on the cutie. Jerry was out of town for work last week, so we arranged for a second play date on Sunday. Kevin came over and spent most of the day with us - we played outside, went for a walk to the park, and had loads of fun. We drove him back to the rescue center last night, and we all decided that Kevin should join the family. Since we're going out of town for the holidays, we're waiting until we get back to bring him home for good. How can you resist this guy?!?

As you can see, he's quite irresistable and very comfortable lounging on our bed!

The only major hurdle is coming up with a name. I just can't do Kevin... doesn't work for me. So, I'm asking my blog friends out there for name ideas - we like creative and fun, but easy enough to call him. If we end up choosing a name suggested by a blog reader, we'll send a little goodie package out with some fun stuff! So - bring on the names!

Comments

[robiewankenobie]

call him "station."

[sally]

We wanted to adopt a greyhound when we were living in California, they are sweet dogs. "Kevin" certainly doesn't fit that cutie pie, maybe a Japanese name...he does look a little Asian around the eyes.

[Natalie]

What about "Matcha"?

[laura r.]

o he is beautiful.
i know bella is a female name...but he is beautiful.

[mally]

I like Huckle. He looks so much like my sister's greyhound (back when he was fresh off the track -- now he's got a bit of middle-age spread). He looks like he knows he's home.

[cecilie]

He's beautiful! I suggest Bandit.. (as in Brynne and the Bandit, I guess that means you're in for trouble)? He looks like a Bandit - in a good way! Or Scrappy (as in scrap happy.. but I guess that means your fabric scraps will be in trouble). He's adorable no matter what you call him :)

[Anna]

Ahhhh...a dog-lover is de-lurking! You need something short, recognizable, and distinctive that he will understand & know as his...usually with a vowel sound at the end.... Hmmm. Hard to say without actually meeting him. Niko? Kaiyo? Asa? (I have a Leo). ;)

[Rita]

Why don't you just call him "BUZZ"??

[gerald]

My suggestions so far are pretty cheesy and aren't "sticking"
Nivek (Kevin spelled backwards, and the original skinny puppy)
Blixa? Blix?
Kelly came up with Max last night - which works but is still a little ...

your suggestions are much appreciated, we're definitely wrestling with this one.

[Michele]

He looks very regal laying on the bed and because Greyhounds originated in Egypt...what about Pharaoh!

[maryse]

oh he's so pretty. how about beau (or bo)?

[hannah]

gosh who can beat station? i love that name, but i do have a soft spot for beckett too. i can picture you yelling out the back door, brynne!!! beck!!! come inside!!!

[molly]

i was going to jump in with an idea...but i don't have anything that can beat 'station'. so i'll just cast my vote for that one!! i love it.

[pam]

Zak, as in Zakka

Kawaii

Kobi/Kobe

Romeo

[pam]

I forgot to say he is very cute! He looks very comfortable on your bed -- almost like he is posing on purpose trying to look irresistible!

[Julie]

Gocco -- I have no idea why. Just thought it would be cute andy funny. (And who except die-hard crafters know what a Gocco is? It's like a crafty inside joke!)

[Natalie]

My uncle came up with one of the most clever names for a dog ever--Stella. It was quite intentional. When it came time to call her in, he would stand on his back porch and yell STELLA, STELLA! How great is that?!
A few others for you: Moe, Brando, Luke, Carlo...

[Shelly]

I'm not sure how well this name will fit, but when I saw the cute pictures of him I thought Leon. Kind of like Lion, but he's just so pretty! I got a puppy recently too, and boy are they a handful! Best of wishes for your new family member!

[Ani]

How wonderful! I'm thinking that may be in our future somewhere down the road (long down the road since we already have two dogs!). Congrats!

Here are my ideas...

Siggy
Lilo

But my fave that I saw on this list was Gocco--that's a good one!

[Rita]

I had to chime in again when I say the Egyptian reference. How about Tut or Anubis or Seth? He does look adorably regal. A lovely dog!

[Jen in FL]

I love the challenge of naming animals...how about...
Wickett
Pixel
Scout
Mango
Walnut

[Jen in FL]

Actually, I think he looks more like a Rio. He has a swarthy South American look to him...a cultured charmer. The fawn greyhounds are my favorite!

[April]

Here's what I came up with:

Zeus
Butch
Clyde
Clive
Buck
Charlie
Chuck
Rugby
Pluto

[April]

Here's what I came up with:

Zeus
Butch
Clyde
Clive
Buck
Charlie
Chuck
Rugby
Pluto

He's beautiful no matter what you call him!

[rachel]

I like the buzz idea... or maybe sirius or fido? I know fido means faithful in latin and siruis well he's the dog constellation

but I must admit that he is a real cutie!