Some pet owners seize the naming process as an opportunity to make a joke. Maybe you want an excuse to use an expletive in public, or perhaps you want to capitalize on a cultural touchstone before anyone else. Whatever the case, pet parents should refrain from using offensive or insensitive pet names whenever possible. InRead More
Some of the best animals are those that exist only in our imaginations. Literature has the ability to make any character a friend and any pet, well, a pet. We’re still suckers for great stories about human-animal friendships, and these five pets have stood the test of time to become our favorites. If you nameRead More
Some pet names are known as, well, pet names—Max, Spot, Fido, Fluffy. Some, however, carry a pretty heavy political significance. Several cats and dogs have dotted the United States presidency throughout the years, but five furry friends have left an ineffaceable imprint on American history. Here are the five most famous political pets of allRead More
Television may be America’s favorite pastime, but the animals on television served as our collective pets for generations. Some pet characters were so astoundingly cherished that their names are now synonymous with the characters themselves. Try naming your pet any of these names without getting into a conversation about a famous television show. LassieRead More
There’s a lot of pet-centric media out there, but some stories rise above the rest—regardless of production or release date. Whether you’re looking for name inspiration or an encouraging tale of an animal friendship—between humans or other animals—the five following movies are sure to provide what you want. Marley and Me This tear-jerker wasRead More
Naming your pet is not an open and shut case in most instances. Millions of people today will get a dog, cat, or any other type of pet and will immediately be stuck with figuring out a name. If you haven’t already thought about the various options that you have, you may be wondering whatRead More
Whenever you get a pet, you are going to have to figure out what you’re going to name them. Whether you get a cat, dog, or any other type of pet, their name is going to be very important. There’s a science to this in some circles, and in others, it’s a matter of yourRead More
Millions of people today will start their lives with a new pet. Whether it’s a gift, or part of adoption, or just about any other method, naming a pet is one of the great joys of ownership. Your new best friend will need to be called something, and what will you decide? If you wereRead More