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[quote=Anonymous]Different take here:  how old are the original owners' young children, OP?  It sounds like it's a really tough situation. If they're going to be returning to the area even to visit, or staying in touch, or using the memory of the dog and its new 'good home' as a means of coping with the transition, then it might be a good idea to retain the original name.

I'm admittedly an over-thinker, but I've seen more than one family that had to re-home a beloved pet due to similar situations, and it was the thought/memory of the pet 'in a good place' that helped an otherwise horrid situation seem okay.  The kids could barely get their hands around the move itself, which was traumatic, much less having to leave their pet behind.  They were old enough that they stayed in touch with friends, etc., who knew the dog and if they'd heard it was re-named, well....

On the other hand, if the kids are very young (as in under 3 and/or absolutely NO lingering connection/return to your family or the area), then no harm done.

Good luck -- and thank you for helping the family by stepping in to support.[/quote]

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