Originally Posted by KimInMD (Post 3853299)

After much debate, discussion, and a sleepless night, I have decided to change Patience's name to Mia. Hubby kept pushing, and has been calling her Mia for the last three days. I work with a rescue, and many times the new family changes the name of the dog they adopt. The dog always does fine, and learns to answer to their new name quickly. It's hard for me to get use to calling my fosters by their new names, and I must admit, I never like the new name they are given. It's not because they are bad names. It's just different than what I am use to. I don't want to upset Lori. She's been awesome to me, and many here have known Patience by that name since she was a pup. I talked to hubby at length, and I really think he wanted to be the one to name her. Apparently, he had narrowed it down to three names, and this is the one he felt suited her best, so he's really been thinking hard about this. I had final say on all four of our children's names, and I named our other two fur kids as well. He's sticking by his guns on this one, and if it means that much to him, I'm fine with it. I like the name Mia. It's short, sweet, and feminine, but Patience is a fine name too. George was never much of a dog person until Lucy came along. Wow, has he ever done a 180 degree turn on me now. He is just crazy about the girls, and they adore him too. It's hard to believe this is the same guy I married 33 years ago (on St. Patrick's Day). I guess you really can teach an old husband new tricks! ;) I hope changing Patience to Mia doesn't upset too many people here, but I'm deferring to my sweetheart on this one. Mia it is!