Human names for dogs.
I've always named my pets quirky, made-up names. I've had cats called Ozwas, Ewok and Blick and a dog called Hickey. I do this for a two reasons - first, I'm a little odd and second, I don't really see why people give animals - particularly dogs - human names.

This struck home recently when I first went back to my boss's house for a social evening. He and his wife have two big labrador dogs, Lucy and Emma, who they both treat like kids. They talk to them as such, buy them toys and treats and act like they're human children.

Does anyone else see this anthropomorphic tragedy?
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Fri 16 Oct 2009, 9:43, 14 replies)

I don't like it either...
Although, having said that, my cat is called Wilbur, but that's cos we had to change his name, as he turned out to be a boy...

Anyway, whilst I do agree, I think it's great when someone calls their dog a human name, that is definitely not a dog name, like Steve, or Gary, maybe even Trevor.
(The Kwyjibo A big, dumb, balding North American ape., Fri 16 Oct 2009, 9:57, closed)

My mum's cat's called Dave.
Top name and sig there, b3tan. You've spelled it wrong though.

Edit: hey, you changed it!
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Fri 16 Oct 2009, 10:00, closed)

.
I want a little jack russel. He will be called Pistol Pete, or Rocket Man.
(The Boy Monders I have ginger bits in my beard., Fri 16 Oct 2009, 10:02, closed)

My neighbour has a cat called Kev. Great name

(Super Jet Shoes, Fri 16 Oct 2009, 14:08, closed)

Too true...
My cats are called Akira and Opus. One named after classic manga, the other after a comic-strip penguin.

At some point there'll be an identity crisis, but it'll be fun to watch.

Whilst I agree with you about giving pets human names, the greater sin is giving children names like Peaches, Apple and Heavenly Harari Tiger Lily.
(vertigo, Fri 16 Oct 2009, 10:02, closed)

My sons are called Fido and Spot... are you taking the piss mate?
(XmanX captain upsetter hahahahaha, Fri 16 Oct 2009, 10:02, closed)

Pffft!

( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Fri 16 Oct 2009, 10:04, closed)

i
used to work part time in a boarding kennels and you'd be surprised how many dogs came in with human names.

though my favourite had to be two springer puppys, the owner had called them diane and samantha.
(stitched, Fri 16 Oct 2009, 11:43, closed)

Graham
My mate has a labrador called Graham and he's ace.
( SpikeyPickle wishes he was mabazaritchie, Fri 16 Oct 2009, 11:46, closed)

i had a cat
i called it catface.
( Smash Monkey lowering the tone of the whole internet, Fri 16 Oct 2009, 14:39, closed)

Off Topic would love you for this.

( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Fri 16 Oct 2009, 18:43, closed)

why?

( Smash Monkey lowering the tone of the whole internet, Mon 19 Oct 2009, 19:25, closed)

I knew
a girl who had a pet goat. She called it Goatface Killah.
(Zapiola zip-zap-zop, Fri 16 Oct 2009, 22:33, closed)

Hahaha!
Awesome.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Sat 17 Oct 2009, 8:55, closed)