Kelly Ripa Adopts A Shelter Dog And A Dilemma

Kelly Ripa announced Tuesday that she had adopted a shelter dog named well, that’s the problem. (Watch the video below.)

Ripa and her husband, “Riverdale” star Mark Consuelos , are calling the adorable Maltese Shih Tzu mix Lena for now, because it’s close to her original name of Angelina. However, on “Live with Kelly and Ryan ” Ripa said that could change.

Her three children are lobbying for Leia, as in Princess Leia, to complement their other dog Chewie for a “Star Wars” theme.

“I need guidance,” Ripa said.

Co-host Ryan Seacrest reminded her that her children “won’t be here,” because the eldest, Michael, recently graduated college; another, Lola, is in college; and the youngest, Joaquin, will attend the University of Michigan,  where he will join the wrestling team, the school announced recently .

So, the naming decision should be up to Mom and Dad.

Anyway, welcome to the Ripa-Consuelos family, Lena-Leia!