Public safety K9 is expanding, with two puppies being added to the unit. Help from the campus community is needed to help name them.
Two labrador retriever sisters will become therapy K9s, bringing comfort and smiles to the university community.
Each puppy has three name options chosen by their handlers, and it’s up to our community to decide by vote what they will be called.
K9 Officer Chad Hudson’s chocolate lab name options:
- Bailey: As the English language developed, the “bailiff” or “bailey” became the word for the steward who took care of the castle and surrounding village in the absence of his lord. Bailey, often associated with warmth and charisma, has claimed a reputable spot in the modern naming world. Those named Bailey are frequently described as approachable and energetic, brimming with a zest for life that makes them noticeable in any crowd.
- Chloe: In Greek mythology, Chloe was associated with the fertility goddess Demeter and was often used to symbolize the blooming of springtime. The name gained popularity in ancient times and has continued to leave its mark throughout history.
- Millie: While there isn’t a direct Greek translation for “Millie,” some interpretations link it to the Greek word for “honey” which could be seen as signifying sweetness and affection. Also, selected for Millis Hall.
Crisis Clinician Gwen Austin’s black lab name options:
- Athena: The Greek goddess of oil, peace & war, Athena is also the daughter of Zeus. Athens, the capital of Greece is named after the Goddess Athena; she is the goddess of Wisdom and War. She is known for her strategic skill in warfare, is often portrayed as a companion of heroes, and is the patron goddess of heroic endeavor
- Heidi: A German name for girls, Heidi means noble one. Gwen Austin is from Germany.
- Penelope: In Greek mythology, Penelope is a daughter of Icarius of Sparta and the nymph Periboea and wife of the hero Odysseus. They had one son, Telemachus. Homer’s Odyssey tells the story of how, during her husband’s long absence after the Trojan War, many chieftains of Ithaca and nearby islands become her suitors.