Well, it took us a while, and we had lots of great names to choose from, but we finally decided what to call these two adorable little dogs: Spencer and Katie, for Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn.
They have settled into a routine here, and have figured out where everything is. In fact, when we put them outside to go potty, they're back at the door almost before we are (no, really!). We have to pick them up and put them even farther out, to make sure they do their business before they head back inside. They are a very smart pair, and though the genetic damage cost them their vision and hearing, their brains are 110%. And their intelligence is matched by their self-confidence.
So there you have it ... Spencer and Katie.
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Great names! And, I'm so happy they have been adjusting so well. Spencer & Katie you are adorable!!!!
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | March 15, 2010 at 04:18 PM
Great names, although you might be showing your age??? :)
Super cute.
Posted by: Vicki @ BRHA | March 13, 2010 at 07:15 PM
Great names, I'm looking forward to hearing more about these two lovely dogs. And how fortunate they are to have found a home with you guys. As an asides, I loved the article and photos in Best Friends Magazine.
Posted by: Inger Wiltz | March 13, 2010 at 04:44 PM
Love, love , love. So cute, they make an adorable pair!
Posted by: Shauna | March 11, 2010 at 09:13 PM
That is a wonderful picture, Steve. They make a heart!
Posted by: Kay Stemnock | March 11, 2010 at 09:11 PM
I'm not surprised that Spencer and Katie complete their potty duty tout suite - big difference between Louisiana and Montana in February/March.
Posted by: Diane B - Snohomish WA | March 11, 2010 at 08:34 PM
Spencer and Katie
Absolutely PERFECT!!
Posted by: Doe George | March 11, 2010 at 06:57 PM
Could they be happier anywhere else than on the ranch? Hard to imagine, but if anyone does want to adopt one, they've got to take both. Don't let anyone separate those two!
Posted by: Vicki Small | March 11, 2010 at 04:06 PM
You gotta call him "Spence" though like she did! Maybe even "Katie" for her......
Posted by: Marla | March 11, 2010 at 11:20 AM
Love it! Excellent choices. Welcome Spencer and Katie!
Posted by: Linda | March 11, 2010 at 11:11 AM
Just adorable - love the names - and will enjoy following pictures and stories about these 2!! :)
Posted by: Angela | March 11, 2010 at 11:05 AM
Looks like a big dollop of cuteness and sweetness has been added to Rolling Dog Ranch.
Welcome home sweeties!!!
Posted by: Chloe | March 11, 2010 at 08:55 AM
As a long-time fan of the human Spencer and Katharine, I applaud your choice of names.
Posted by: Janet in Cambridge | March 11, 2010 at 08:12 AM
Great names! Adorable picture.
Posted by: Adele in the Bronx | March 11, 2010 at 07:06 AM
Lovely names for very cute dogs, and now I just hope that somebody special does notice them here (because of course more interested people read your blog) and they will find a home for themselve!
Not that they not very happy here, that is for sure...
Posted by: Jessica, NL | March 11, 2010 at 04:41 AM
Wonderful names for 2 wonderful dogs! What a great picture of them together...they are so cute!
Posted by: Ann | March 11, 2010 at 03:43 AM
They are so cute together~! Great names for two great pups!
Warm hugs to all,
ginger, Tobias & Tlingit
Posted by: ginger, Tobias & Tlingit | March 11, 2010 at 02:46 AM
that is the sweetest picture. You can just see how much they love each other. Fantastic choice of names! A couple of feisty but loveable characters.
Posted by: chris b | March 11, 2010 at 12:56 AM
I hope Helen continues to do well and have no issues with her kidneys. And what wonderful names for that cute twosome. They certainly seem to have adjusted quickly and seem to be well and happy. They are so cute together and I'm glad they have each other. I'm sure they'll spend more time outside once the weether gets warmer. That's a nice photo of them sleeping together.
Posted by: Barb Ribinski | March 10, 2010 at 11:21 PM
Perfect names - perfect dogs : )
Posted by: Maureen Bishop | March 10, 2010 at 11:14 PM
Are those the two most ADORABLE doggies. Very dignified with Spencer and Katie! Good choice!!
Enjoy your blog break!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | March 10, 2010 at 11:09 PM
Oh what fabulous names!! They just look so happy!
Posted by: Maree in NZ | March 10, 2010 at 10:21 PM
Welcome officially Spencer and Katie! What cute and smart little fuzzy kids you are!
Posted by: Pennyheinrich | March 10, 2010 at 10:14 PM