the pup has a name

Well the pup has a name.  We had talked about a lot of names that seemed to fit where he is now - Bilbo (sneaky, always disappearing, wanderer), Shaddow (dark, quiet, down), Chance (we are taking a chance on him and he is getting a chance at a good home) and some others. I realized last night that he needs to have a name if he's going to learn to respond to it. So this morning I got busy. I began saying "What do I hope he will become?" instead of "What name fits him." I believe he will be loyal, kind, intelligent, protective, brave when needed. We came up with two: Gamgee and Willow, from favorite movies. We -Amanda and I- finally settled on Willow, and so he is. If you aren't familiar with that movie, it's a good one.  He is learning to respond very well.  He likes the halter, because that means he's going out on the hill.  He doesn't really like the tether, but he needs it for now.  As I know that he can respond to his name and will come when called, I'll let him run free in the yard.  We also have a mend or two that need to be made.  He likes the treats and is learning to trust us.  So that's what's going on in my little corner.  Blessings.