Introducing - Maya!!

Yes, our dog is named Maya. Thanks to everyone that voted! We ended in a tie and decided on Maya.

The inspiration for her name, as suggested by a dear "comment", is Maya Angelou. There is a quote that I have tried to pattern my life by. I found it just after Nikki was diagnosed. She says "I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it." While the dog represents hope and love for Nikki, we felt that her name be just as special.

Currently, Maya is with her puppy raising family in New Jersey. We look forward to our next visit with her.

What's In a Name?

We're looking for name suggestions for our pup... Maybe something that can be abbreviated and easy for our daughter to 'say'.. So far, at the top of the list is "Amigo" or "Amiga" i.e. "Moe" or "MeMe" for short. This name would represent all those whose love and generosity made a North Star Dog possible for us.

We don't know the sex of the pup that we'll get.. Suggestions are welcome..