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Pet Names, Part I


Wow! People can't wait to tell us all the strange names they've given pets, as requested by this week's Weekend Assignment. Do let's dive right in. I'll give you the name of the Journaler or Blogger, and the name of the pet in question; link through for the whole story. And keep in mind there's still time to add your own pet's wacky name to the list when you get the assignment, write it up and leave a link.

Chasferris: Dibromoximercuiflouricene

Krspkrmmom: Kikko

Coelha: LA the Cat

Rivercitygirl1: Mr. Scott the fish

Springsnymph: Oberon and Titania, the lizards

Spunkyxmasangel: Studmuffin

Annbe: Kristie-Pongo-Sniffer-Licker-Big-Butt-Kicker

Shortcoursechaos: Pinkey

Smjr43: Ravioli

Cneinhorn: Truman, for Truman Capote

Servingyahweh89: Little Bit

Camaroisle050856: Bandolero!

Dragonrose637: Spike

Joolsinwa: "Ok I'm laughing, because growing up, we had a  black cat, her name was... well I can't say, cause it's REAL bad , like I'd get a TOS violation bad!!"

More pet names tomorrow!




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  • #7 Comment from blazi0n26 
    6/18/07 1:34 PM Permalink
    My min-pin name is "ROXY" it fits her to a t! She is so Bossy and spoiled.

    My friend named her Maltise Tasha, I thought that was scary! LOL

    XO,
    MalibuBarkie.com
  • #6 Comment from luvmylexziet 
    9/27/05 11:28 PM Permalink
    My Golden  Retriever is named...........Rocky

    My Westie is Spankie   (thats cause he is a rascal..lol)
  • #5 Comment from vagabondevermore 
    8/9/05 9:39 PM Permalink
    Maybe this one is not all that odd, but here goes.
    Hank McGank McGillicutti MaGoo
  • #4 Comment from baynohop 
    7/27/05 5:13 PM Permalink
    my pomeranians name is jello yeah its weird but i love it
  • #3 Comment from rivkamal 
    5/28/05 6:31 PM Permalink
    Had a cat named Wretch because she was a stray and very bedraggled but....quite embarrassing when she went to the vet and they put the name Wretch on her medication. Alo had a stray named Crybaby for very obvious reasons.
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