Dog Names Meaning Glad

Dogs are a staple in various kinds of pop culture works, be it in entertainment, art or even current events. Most of the time, these canine characters are portrayed in a positive and joyful light. This is why it is no surprise that there is an abundance of dog names meaning “glad” in pop culture. One of the most popular and recognizable pop culture dogs with such a name is “Happy”, the prominent dog from the Hallmark Channel.

Back in 2015, Happy the Dog was abandoned and was originally rescued from the streets of South Los Angeles. The Jack Terrier mix, who was nine months at the time, was fortunately adopted by Bill Abbott, who happens to be the CEO and President of the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries and Hallmark Channel. He was named Happy the Dog, who had a cat sibling named Happy the Cat. The two rescues have lived at Abbott’s residence in Los Angeles since 2015 and eventually became best of friends.

Happy the Dog not only was Abbott’s best furry friend and companion, he also became one of his brightest stars. He has starred with Happy the Cat in the Hallmark favorite Happy Yule Log, a special show that is annually aired every Thanksgiving and Christmas. Recently, Happy the Dog also made his debut (and had a starring role!) in the Hallmark Original Movie entitled Love at the Shore, which premiered on August 2017. Amanda Righetti and Peter Porte also appeared in the film with him.

Happy the Dog has always shown a cheerful disposition, which is why Abbott decided to rescue him from the shelter. He shared that the moment he saw Happy, he was already wagging his tail out of excitement. In the end, he could not leave the shelter without adopting the dog. As a way to give back, Abbott has made it Happy the Dog’s mission to spread happiness to everyone he comes across. As a matter of fact, Happy the Dog has gone through training to become a therapy dog for sick children. He makes regular trips to the Ronald McDonald House in Los Angeles and helps bring a smile to the faces of the kids in there. Furthermore, he is also the first canine goodwill ambassador of the Hallmark Channel and is an integral part of the “Hallmark Pet Initiative”, a program that uses entertainment to highlight how pets can help bring joy into a person’s life.