# New dog, and I hope a new love **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 16, 2010, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440 "2010-12-16T23:29:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440/21 "2010-12-18T03:44:49Z")
My new dog is home tonight. He was delivered to the vet by the shelter this morning. After an exam said he was fit the vet neutered him, and they called when the anesthsia wore off. I picked him up about 5:15 PM. The floor has papers again, and there’s a little food in the bowl, and water. I stayed in there with him for a while, then did some housework, then gave the doggie a bath. He’ had fleas but the vet gave him some kind of medicine that he said would kill the fleas in two hours. The bath was to get out dander and loose hair. I think he actually felt good about the bath, because he perked up more. But now he’s sleeping. I need a new name for my new doggie, so I’ll propose something like I’ve done before. If you out there suggest a name for the dog, and I use it, I’ll send you a couple dozen cookies of your choice. Baking isn’t just in my username, it’s my profession!😛 ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440/22 "2010-12-18T03:52:24Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > My new dog is home tonight. He was delivered to the vet by the shelter this morning. After an exam said he was fit the vet neutered him, and they called when the anesthsia wore off. I picked him up about 5:15 PM. > > The floor has papers again, and there’s a little food in the bowl, and water. I stayed in there with him for a while, then did some housework, then gave the doggie a bath. He’ had fleas but the vet gave him some kind of medicine that he said would kill the fleas in two hours. The bath was to get out dander and loose hair. > > I think he actually felt good about the bath, because he perked up more. But now he’s sleeping. > > I need a new name for my new doggie, so I’ll propose something like I’ve done before. If you out there suggest a name for the dog, and I use it, I’ll send you a couple dozen cookies of your choice. Baking isn’t just in my username, it’s my profession!😛 Oscar ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440/23 "2010-12-18T04:06:05Z")
> [@dogbutler](#): > > Oscar Ooh, I like that! ---
**Author:** ![congodwarf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440/24 "2010-12-18T05:11:58Z")
Winston. Odie. ---
**Author:** ![Pierrot\_Le\_Fou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f475e1/32.png) [@Pierrot\_Le\_Fou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pierrot_Le_Fou)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440/25 "2010-12-18T05:13:06Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > I need a new name for my new doggie, so I’ll propose something like I’ve done before. If you out there suggest a name for the dog, and I use it, I’ll send you a couple dozen cookies of your choice. Baking isn’t just in my username, it’s my profession!😛 Kelefa. ---
**Author:** ![congodwarf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440/26 "2010-12-18T05:19:01Z")
Bratwurst. Bratty for short. By the way, these all came from my sister. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440/27 "2010-12-18T05:25:21Z")
Andouille/Dewey ---
**Author:** ![congodwarf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440/28 "2010-12-18T05:30:16Z")
Gateau. ---
**Author:** ![Dusty\_Rose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ba8739/32.png) [@Dusty\_Rose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dusty_Rose)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440/29 "2010-12-18T11:34:51Z")
Baker, I wasn’t sure where to post this. I saw where you said you weren’t going to post on the other thread anymore, and I don’t really want to dredge it up again for you. This thread is more about moving forward, so I think this is more appropriate. I just wanted to thank you for posting both threads and to let you know that you truly helped me in my life by doing so. Last week, the Mister and I accidentally ran over and killed our 7 month old puppy. He was much beloved, especially by me, and it was an awful, tragic mistake on our parts. The guilt and pain were horrible. When my beagle of 11 years died a few years back, I didn’t want another dog. Period. It took a couple of years before I was willing to get another dog, and ended up with 3! (two of which were rescues, including my Mulligan baby.) Yet, I find myself wanting another puppy. At first I didn’t understand it, and was afraid I was just trying to replace Mulligan. But it’s more what you said; in honor of the one I lost. It hurts like hell when you make a mistake and the consequences are so horrible. My empathy for you helped me to forgive myself. Your willingness to try again made me more understanding of my desire to try again, too. Thank you for sharing your story. It couldn’t have been easy, but you helped me so very much. More than I can adequately explain. Best wishes to you and your new doggie. ---
**Author:** ![salinqmind](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ec8ea/32.png) [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440/30 "2010-12-18T13:54:33Z")
My neighbor’s dachsies were: Luigi, Frank, and of course - Stretch! ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440/31 "2010-12-18T14:20:14Z")
> [@runner pat](#): > > Andouille/Dewey I second Dewey - that’s fantastic. ---
**Author:** ![Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/le_ministre_de_l_au-dela/32/12181_2.png) [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440/32 "2010-12-18T14:44:31Z")
Poet. ('cause he’s a long fellow…) I’m really glad to hear you decided to make another dog happy. The world needs more people like you. ---
**Author:** ![pbbth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f9ae1b/32.png) [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440/33 "2010-12-18T15:39:51Z")
Cowboy - because he is a long little doggie! ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440/34 "2010-12-18T16:19:45Z")
Mr. Skittles. Because that’s the sound he’ll make running across the kitchen floor to his dinner dish. ---
**Author:** ![Cat\_Whisperer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cat_whisperer/32/4839_2.png) [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440/35 "2010-12-18T19:11:43Z")
> [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](#): > > Poet. ('cause he’s a long fellow…)\ In that vein, how about Baron - there was a Canadian singer named Baron Longfellow a long time ago (I think his real name was Andy Kim). Ah yes, here he is - [Baron Longfellow.](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwQ5GYo3lh8) 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440/36 "2010-12-18T22:41:36Z")
ludwig (van beethoven) because dec. 16th is his birthday. best of luck with the new fellow. ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2010, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440/37 "2010-12-18T23:34:29Z")
Name him Limo cause he’s a stretch doggie. 😃 **Baker** good on you for wantin’ to get another dog and for getting a rescue dog. You are Episcopal and have a big heart. What’s not to love! ---
**Author:** ![missred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missred/32/14096_2.png) [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2010, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440/38 "2010-12-19T00:24:06Z")
Nathan. 'Cause he’s a good weenie dog! (Put a mustard yellow collar on him for emphasis) And I, too, request pics! ---
**Author:** ![pbbth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f9ae1b/32.png) [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2010, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440/39 "2010-12-19T04:01:03Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > Mr. Skittles. Because that’s the sound he’ll make running across the kitchen floor to his dinner dish. This is the best thing I’ve ever heard in my life. Please name your dog Mr. Skittles! ---
**Author:** ![notfrommensa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f14d63/32.png) [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2010, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440/40 "2010-12-19T04:52:26Z")
Sgt Schultz Congratz at your new addition. Perhaps I missed the obligatory puppy pictures? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-dog-and-i-hope-a-new-love/564440.md?page=3)