nyssa – Jun 9, 2004 12:00 AM

Visitors frequently ask about the Name the Pup contest and how/why the names were chosen: As Nubee grows and increases her mobility, it’s time to recognize that she’s not a Newborn anymore… The Name the Pup contest judges selected three potential names for Nubee. KoKo (which happens to be the name of Grizz and Groan’s mother); Nyssa (pronounced knee-sa) which was described as Scandanavian for “Mischevious Elf and Teaka which reminded staff of the unique coloration of teak wood. Given Nubee’s recent exploits in dominating Grizz and Groan while they’re sleeping, the Mishevious elf description is looking more fitting each day.