Winnie is Getting A Brother! Help us decide if we should rename him or not....

[Lori, Winnie, Bob and Indie]

Winnie is getting a brother! He's a "semi rescue"- a family that loved him, but didn't have the time or resources to take care of him properly. He is 2.5 years old and was with his first family for a little over 2 years before they decided that with having a toddler and a baby on the way, the dog had to go. The second family took him in out of the goodness of their hearts without really "thinking it through." They are strapped financially already, and now THEY have an unexpected baby coming as well. He has been with them for 3 months. He is a happy boy, but his coat is in bad shape from complete lack of grooming. Poor guy! We are going to be his LAST family!! We are childless and my eggs have long dried up. :-)

We met him on Monday and he is an absolute Love Bug. Winnie and him get along beautifully, too. Karen (Karen and Jackdoodle) has been helping me to take the proper steps (full vet records, researching the family, timing of the grooming, etc.) to help make it a safe transition into our home. Thank you SO MUCH!

His name is Bauer. It is an "OK" name, but not one that I would ever choose for a dog. So my question is this- for those of you that have taken in a "re homed" dog, did you keep the name or change it? And, how did you come to that decision? 

Here is a pic of the big (70lbs!) love. After stop at the groomers, we bring him home on Friday- I can hardly wait!!  :-)

[Amy and Annabelle]

I personally like Bob better than Pete. But my dad's name is Bob, so that may be why. He was a happy guy.

[Lori, Winnie, Bob and Indie]

So, we decided to go with the name "Bob." :-) And, he honestly was in our home for less than an hour before he knew what his new name was. They have been playing non stop, but I got them to sit long enough for a quick picture.... our happy little family.... :-)

[Laurie, Wally & Charlotte]

Awwwww. Bob is one lucky (and very handsome) boy! :o) :o) :o) Congratulations, Lori.

[Amy and Annabelle]

They are adorable. They will have such fun together.

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

A dynamic duo - Winnie & Bob!  Cute photo and such happy faces.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Congratulations! I'm so glad you went with Bob! He and Winnie make a beautiful pair, I can't wait to hear all about their adventures together and see lots of pictures! 

[Becka]

They are adorable and Bob looks great with his new hairdo! Congratulations and thank you for being there for this guy--I'm sure all the transitioning hasn't been easy for him.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Oh my....he is gorgeous. I am so glad you found each other. I LOVE the name Bob. My favorite uncle is Bob and my favorite minion is Bob :) LOVE IT. I would think you could call him Bauer Bob for a bit and then keep working at it until he catches on. 

[Erin]

Love Bob! So happy for you!

[Lynda Kamrath]

If you don't like the name, I would say change it right away.  He will adjust quickly to a new name.  We rescued a little dog who was one year old and I did not like his name (Wally) so we never called him that.  He was Zeppo from the time he entered our house.  He is a happy little guy.  We have had Groucho, Harpo, and Zeppo.  Do you see a pattern here?  He is definitely a swimmer and loves to fetch anything in the pool.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Lori, Cindy's post reminded me: you need to change your DK name, too! Lori, Winnie & Bob sounds great, lol! 

[Murph and Me]

Hi Bob..