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What Is This Dog's Name?

#21
Zootsuitbass said:
Did the Vet conclude that it has been too long to attempt a closed reduction? Surgery is inevitable? [...] Adds around where you found him? Craiglist lost puppies adds?you place one for found... ext.
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Yup, unfortunately, it'll have to be surgery. I've checked both Craigslist and lostdognashville.com. Based on his condition, though, I really don't think he's a runaway. Someone posted an ad on Craigslist a few days before my wife found him, saying that they'd spotted him wandering loose in the same area.
 
#23
electracoyote said:
Did the vet re-set the hip? What's the prognosis? Has this dog been micro-chipped?
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We haven't had the surgery done yet, but it's coming. No chip, collar, or tag.

electracoyote said:
It's your call OP, but I'd have a hard time taking a dog like that to the shelter and the uncertain fate that would await him there.
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Oh, there's no way he's going to a shelter. We'll find him a good home, one way or another... :)
 
#27
Charley Umbria said:
Here's the story: my wife brought home this stray dog that she found near her office. The poor guy was out in the sub-freezing temperatures and clearly hasn't eaten in quite a while. He's got a dislocated hip that the vet says could have come from being hit by a car, but was more likely caused by some dirtbag kicking him.

Anyway, we've been calling him Sam, but that's obviously not the name he's used to. We've spent a couple of evenings calling out stream-of-consciousness names to see if he responds to any of them, but haven't had any luck, so far.

So, I started thinking, "Someone must have originally picked a name for this dog for a reason (unless the dog was just given some random handle like, "Windex"). If I ask enough people what they would name this dog, maybe one of them will come up with the same thing!"

So, here's my question: What would you name this dog? Please bear in mind, I'm not looking for cool name ideas (although I did tell my wife that if the dog answered to Geddy, The Ox, or Dee Murray, it could stay...), but the name that you think best fits him.

Here's the mutt in question:

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BTW, this thread is not a poorly-disguised attempt to get one of you to take the dog! However, once his hip has been repaired and he's walking again, we will be trying to find him a good home. He's a sweet and gentle dog. Still a little skittish, but unfazed by our two St. Bernards. If no one steps up, you may see Sammy in the TB Classifieds! :D
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Looks a lot like the one in this video-
 
#36
"Rex" or "Fly" from the movie Babe.

But really, I would just pick out a name that suits him and not fret about any original name that he may or may not respond to.

Heck, his old name might have negative baggage attached anyway.

New life, new name, no problems. He'll be plenty happy and thankful that he is now loved and a part of a family. :)
 
#38
Charley Umbria said:
Good thinking! That hadn't occurred to me. There is a large Hispanic population in that area. Unfortunately, my Spanish is limited to food. What're the odds that the dog's name is actually "Churro"?
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If you want human names or slang, Paco, Chuy, Mijo/Mija.....

Banaster is always a good one- I seriously doubt many other dogs will think they're being called when someone yells that one.
 

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