Okay, as I’ve said before, he’s not a puppy. But it’s hard not to think of him as a puppy. He’s got the most charming personality, and loves to give doggy kisses!
As I mentioned before, Gary wasn’t sure he liked the puppy’s name, and was considering changing it. Monday, Gary says “I really don’t like calling him Buddy. I can’t remember that! Besides, it’s a dumb name for a dog.”
“Well, Gary, what do you want to call him?” I’m thinking ‘Buddy’s a dumb name? It’s one of the big 10 for dogs!’
“I’m thinking Pookie.”
I give Gary a stunned stare. Surely he’s kidding! Pookie? POOKIE???? All I can think of is ‘talk about stupid dog names!’ (My apologies to anyone reading who may have named their dog Pookie. It’s just stupid for US. Really.)
“Uh, no. We will NOT name this poor dog Pookie.”
“Okay, I guess you’re right. We’ll keep it Buddy.”
And so it was done, I thought. No name change for Buddy. Tuesday, I tell one of my best friends “We have decided not to rename him.” The chapter is closed. The End has been posted to final page of the book. It’s decided.
Tuesday afternoon, Gary says “I just can never remember Buddy’s name. I want to change it.”
“Don’t EVEN mention the name Pookie. It is NOT going to happen.”
“How about Buster?”
I like Buster. It’s a good name, and it REALLY fits this puppy. So, Buster it is. Name change is now a fait accompli. So, as promised consider this your Puppy Name Change Notification. Pictures still pending! In about 5 years when his dynamo runs down, and he’s calm, I’ll see if I can get one!
Oh, and poor Nikki. She just doesn’t know what to make of this interloper in her life. I’ve been getting lots more cozy cuddly time from her. She’ll come around!
On The Road II 
Sweet and I like the name BUSTER.
Good for you all and I enjoyed your compromise from Buddy to Buster.
Love you,
Jerry
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