Our dog Samuel who was always called Sammy went unexpectedly to the bridge last month.

We have adopted a new dog and we are in the process of renaming her. My family wants to name her Samantha and call her Sammy as a way of honoring the old Sammy.

I want her to have a completely different name because I think it would be too much of a reminder of the dog we lost. To me it just seems wrong to give the new dog his name.

Does anyone have any thoughts?

I absolutely agree with you. I always suggested to people that they get a new dog that is completely different from their last dog, just for the reason you site

Well our new dog is totally different. Sammy was a boy boxer/beagle mix and our new dog is a girl chow/retriever mix. We purposefully chose a completely different gender and look. But I still don't want her to have his name.

I agree she should have a differant name.--Aggy

[lil mutt]

i agree with you... i rather name the new dog other name aside from the names of my dead pet.

thats right..i think it would be great....if you give other name...

You replied by saying renaming "HER".If its female how about Samina.You had wonderful memories with your beloved pet who passed away so I think something close to his name would be wonderful.My shih tzus are named Jake & Chloe.Enjoy your new baby.I just love my dogs sooo much.

I think your new dog deserve to have her own identity...
being a new pet...
it's good to named your pet after your decease pet...
memories was always remembered...
but your new pet deserve to have her own memories for you...

Agree with the majority, have her a different name...

I don't think that is nice because it feels like you are replacing a dog.

Having intentionally chosen an entirely different kind of dog, giving her the same name is counterproductive, yea?