Should I take him?? (Dog)

[Greta]

Pets should have people names... just my opinion. So with that... if thinking "Sinatra"... perhaps "Frankie"? :D

 

[1wrx7]

Stanley...insert new name here... is so adorable.

I think you've already made the decision, now you're trying to figure out why. He will never replace Zeus, but he will give you as much as you give him. Once he's home with you all doubts will fade away.

A good friend of mine has a beautiful tigerstriped pit named SusyQ. She's one of the most loveable, happy and playfull dogs I've ever met. I say go for it... and post some pics of the dogs playing together in the backyard:D

 

[Alaric Darconville]

I showed my wife this thread, and she wanted you to know that just a month after she had to put her dog to sleep (the absolute worst day in her life), she rescued a lab/pit bull mix. She doesn't regret this at all -- how can she? She loves the new dog very much (just as much as the first one, even) and doesn't consider him a replacement dog, just a different dog.

It's been the same way for me -- a couple of months after my two cats died in a housefire (neighborhood children broke in and lit fires when I wasn't home), a friend of mine called me to come get the stray cat that was hanging around. Never did I consider it a betrayal of the memory of the previous two cats. My new cat (now of nearly nine years) will never *replace* either of the first two. No subsequent pet ever replaces a previous pet!

Go look at that puppy again, and see if something in him doesn't call out to you-- and something in you doesn't call out to him.

Then take him home with you, because you know it'll happen.

 

[Patriot]

Pets should have people names... just my opinion. So with that... if thinking "Sinatra"... perhaps "Frankie"? :D

+1 for "Frankie"

+11 for "take that cutie pie!"

They make such loving pets. My sister in law has owned a pit-bull/shepard mix since puppyhood, from a rescue, so my brother adopted it when he met his wife. That dog has been wonderful and healthy and she's now about 14 years old but still doing great. It helps that she's had a lot of love especially with two children climbing all over her for the last 8 years. :) She's one of the sweetest and most gentle dogs I've ever been around.

 

[Coop]

Not many things feel so rewarding as providing a good home for a rescued animal...

Just go for it...

 

[Robocop]

What about "Milo" as a name as this is my favorite brand of tea and has brought me much happiness through the years....love my sweet tea.

Owen if I do get this pet I am sure you will quickly become fast friends as you will surely be baby sitting a time or two...(grin)

Napoleon or maybe some type of regal name may fit his style however I am trying to avoid a really tough sounding name....he has very fast feet and runs everywhere so I am also thinking "Tango" may fit.

I like the name "Castaway" as he was an outcast with no one to love him however that name has been taken by a stray I rescued months back. He had chewing gum stuck in his fur when he was rescued and I was thinking of calling him "Wrigley" just because that is my favorite brand of chewing gum. I have also always liked the name "Hero" however that is pretty common. Thanks for the advice to all my friends here and if this works out maybe I can re-name this thread to "can anyone help me name my new dog"......

 

[Black Rose]

For those of us here who have been really hurt from the loss of a companion were you able to simply move on once you found another pet?

Getting another pet does not make you forget about the pet you lost.
I suppose it does help you to heal to some degree, but it makes you appreciate the pet you lost, and lets you take in another animal that may not get a chance to be loved and cared for by someone (there are way too many animals in need of good homes).

Has anyone quickly adopted another pet and wished you had not done so?

Not with us.
We were supposed to wait 6 months after we had to put our cat down (due to the disease she had) but we got another after only 3 months.
Part of the problem was that her buddy was becoming depressed and we wanted to have another animal in the home.

 

[Coop]

Thanks for the advice to all my friends here and if this works out maybe I can re-name this thread to "can anyone help me name my new dog"......

Just don't call him Fenix.... that's already taken by my dog :P

 

[Deleted member 14754]

Name him "LightHound".....hehehe lovecpf

I'm sure you will come up with the perfect name :thumbsup:

 

[LEDAdd1ct]

I remember reading that the name you give a dog, whatever connotation or personal meaning it has to you and/or whatever meaning the word has in everyday use will carry over into your tone. If I named my dog "Silly," the article I read said that my actions and words/interactions may carry the feelings of silliness into my behavior with the dog. Just a thought if/when you find yourself picking out a name. I do really like some of the suggestions in this thread!

As to your original question, I have faith you will make the decision that is best for you and the dog.

 

[Greta]

... he has very fast feet and runs everywhere so I am also thinking "Tango" may fit.

Tango & Cash. Perfect!! :twothumbs

 

[gsxrac]

Hahaha Lighthound! Ahh but to answer your question Ive lost 2 dogs in my life and thought the same thing the second time. Turns out 4 years later we get a new house and my parents kept telling me no more dogs. Well I told them I was getting a dog the end. I ended up getting an awesome little beagle and his name is Copper and he is now 4 years old and as I type this he is snoring his tail off in his crate beside my bed (hes ONLY in the crate to sleep, the rest of hte day he is out!) He has been and still is my best friend and I really am not sure where I would be without him. Even when you feel like every human being in the world doesnt care anymore you know that a dog always does. Ive been working with dogs professionally for 2 years now and I will say that if your getting a pit you need to make sure you either have a fenced in back yard or plenty of time to walk him. They are fairly active dogs. Heres my little man the first time I ever met him, he was 7 weeks old

Here he is 4 years and a couple t-bone's later (Also right after dumping my trash can)

As long as you truly want the little guy he will love you to death and you wont have any choice but to love him back! Please take the time to train him though and if you dont know how talk to somebody who does and ask them to help you! Good luck and he is a handsome litte guy!

Ohh yea go for an original name! Something youve never heard a dog called before :wave:

 

[LuxLuthor]

Great pix in thread....gsxrac, he is adorable.

Robo, I have done it both ways. Waited 2 years & waited 2 months. I would personaly recommend getting one sooner than later. I have wonderful memories of all the dogs I have had going back to my childhood...including boxers, golden lab, doberman/lab mix, several "mutt terriers," and most recently my 11 yr old Westie.

I had unbearable heartbreak when all of them died, to various degrees depending on age and life experiences...but after getting a new dog, the heartbreak was replaced with fond loving memories. The name is secondary, and will come naturally.

They heal your heart, and will take as much love as you have to give them.

 

[ANDREAS FERRARI]

I say name him Jimmy after Jimmy Durante.There is a resemblance.

 

[RyanA]

So Robodog is out of the question then?

 

[Monocrom]

Come on Mammoth Killer, we all know you want to adopt that cute little guy. He knows it, you know it, we all know it.

Take him home, train him to help you hunt down those furry elephants. :D

I kinda like "Vegas."

 

[Robocop]

I believe it is simply a case of the jitters or fear of eventually losing another trusted companion. Living in the country as a child we always had stray dogs wandering around and I called many of them my own. They all simply stopped coming around and I assumed they found their homes elsewhere......fast forward to my adult life I bought Zeus.

This "little" man lived with me for 12 years and went everywhere with me. This was the first animal I have had as an adult living on my own. I ate, slept, and breathed that dog. He was faithful and during our years I never really thought of the end....then it smacked me right in the face one day when he began to grow sick.

The end came suddenly when I watched him change from the bright eyed companion to a feeble sick friend in need literally within a weeks time. When he was unable to stand anymore he would drag himself to the door each night when I came home......in pain he still tried to meet me every night and that my friends is loyalty. I made the decision and had him put down and then I walked out of that vet swearing I would never go through that again. The problem I am facing now is simple fear wondering if I could have many fun years with another companion. Not because I could not be devoted but more so because I would worry everyday about someday having to face the end again.

My vet helped me alot before and after and actually said something that made perfect sense. He said that it is selfish of me to not give the gift of a long happy life to an animal as I am very good with dogs. He said if I was not there for another pet someone else would be and may not do as good of a job as myself....basically they are going to live and die regardless of who is with them. It might as well be someone who would make it the best years for them.

Of course I said he was crazy as a loon and went several years talking myself out of it. It looks now as if I can not avoid it any longer or else I would not be going on and on about it here. I knew there were others here who had lost pets and simply moved on. It always helps to have others input from experience and I appreciate all of the help.

 

[Robocop]

And Greta your Tango & Cash example is perfect and has already been used against me in a way. The lady at the shelter said if I named him "Tango" I would have to adopt another and call him "Cash"......I am afraid once I start I will not be able to stop and will have animals all over my home.

And Robodog is surely out of the running however it does have a nice ring to it. I knew the mammoth killer fun would somehow find its way here into this thread however I have already tried to twist that into a name. Somehow "Little Mammoth" or "Mammoth Jr." just does not fit. Hey wait a minute he is a bully breed and I could change Wooly Mammoth to Bully Mammoth......(grin)

 

[KC2IXE]

...snip.... I made the decision and had him put down and then I walked out of that vet swearing I would never go through that again. ...snip...

I understand this - I lost my beloved Tux back in March - Tux was MY boy, and very much like a dog (know many cats who answer to their name, and play fetch?)

No pet will ever replace Tux - the two brothers I got back in October have their own place in my heart

BTW - the greatest gift you ever gave your dog was setting him free, instead of letting him suffer - the HARDEST gift, because you knew

If all you are worrying about is "the end" - I'll say it again "Take the puppy you fool" :) The love you will get is worth it in the end

 

[AFAustin]

Robo,

I think I know what you are feeling. I am a dog man, always have been, always will be. I've had to put down two beautiful family pets, a Golden Retriever, Belle, and our first Pointer, Chula (in my avatar) within the last several years, and it nearly killed me both times. I hurt so badly, the only relief I got was writing about it here. So many CPFers are likewise dog people, and their words of kindness and consolation helped a lot.

After we lost Belle, I couldn't bring myself to get another dog for a solid year. I was being selfish and my family, dog lovers all, missed having one around. After we lost Chula, I decided to do it differently. I knew we could never replace her, but I now firmly believe that dog people need dogs and visa versa. We adopted our current girl, a Pointer rescue we named Mia, soon after losing Chula. We don't regret it a bit. We still love and miss Belle and Chula, and have many happy memories of them and the satisfaction of knowing we gave them a great life. But we love Mia, she loves us, and she is now having a great "dog life" herself.

The old cowboy said, "That's the trouble with dogs---you always outlive them". That's the hard part alright, but I have come to believe that the best answer is to just keep on loving, and owning, dogs. If along the way, from time to time, we need to help them by easing their transition to the next world, well, that's just part of our job.

Congratulations on your new pup. He will undoubtedly have a great "dog life"!

Andrew