A dog who was found in pain, taped to a refrigerator in Boulder, is starting a new life with a new family, and a contest is underway to give him a new name.
Rex, a 10-month-old, 12-pound Shiba Inu, was found by police last month bound in a “tomb of tape,” a victim in a domestic dispute between a couple.
Now, Shannon and Amy Park, who own two other Shiba Inus, are formally adopting Rex. They, along with the Humane Society of Boulder Valley, are having a contest to rename him. The name will reflect the dog’s Japanese heritage. Participants can choose from the five following suggestions:
• Yoshi (Good luck)
• Kichiro (Lucky son)
• Toshi (Bright, intelligent)
• Saburo (Third son)
• Kazuki (Harmonious hope)
To cast a vote, go to . A suggested donation of $5 to cast a vote will support other animals in the society’s care. Kieran Nicholson, The Denver Post
