Yes Man Inspired Dog Names

Carl Allen is the average thirty-something guy with a decent job and a group of friends that care about him. Yet, Carl is bored with life and is somewhat unhappy. His friends have seen this in Carl, but he refuses to heed their warning. That is, until he meets Terence and decides to say "yes." While Carl mistakenly believes that saying yes to each and every opportunity is the way to happiness, he opens up himself to spending time with his friends (who've been begging him to do so).  He finally begins to move on from his divorce and seek new relationships. Although Carl eventually learns that it is okay to say no on occasion, he finally learns how to be happy once again. He falls in love, reconnects and makes meaningful relationships with his friends, and he learns to find happiness in his work. This is the true meaning of saying "yes." 

Unless you are the parent of a young child or otherwise work with young children, you may not have heard of a fictional dog named Carl. Carl the Dog is the subject of Alexandra Day's series of illustrated books. Published in 1985, Good Dog, Carl is the story of a Rottweiler named Carl and his human, Madeline. Madeline is a young girl with whom Carl is charged to care for. In fact, Carl is left home alone with Madeline. Carl's sense of loyalty to Madeline is remarkable. When curious little Madeline is often headed for something dangerous, Carl puts himself in the way in order to keep the baby from getting hurt. Carl's owners praise him for his caretaking skills, and the reader learns that the Rottie is a loyal, caring breed. Carl became so popular that he and Madeline were the subject of over one dozen books. 

Although the following C.A.R.L. in discussion is not a single dog in particular, but a Canine Adoption and Rescue League organization, this California no-kill rescue is a great place to find a sweet pup in need of a forever home. Located in Ventura County, C.A.R.L. is operated almost totally by volunteers. Adopting families will be pre-screened so that no pup is placed in a negative situation. In addition, the rescue seeks to educate the public on animal welfare.