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Jul 26, 2008
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Popular Pet Names
Missy, Misty, or just plain Lucky?

by Holly Hartman

Did you know your furry friend was destined to be a "Smokey" the moment you looked into her soulful eyes? You're not alone. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has conducted a veterinarian survey, reviewing hundreds of thousands of pet names to find out which ones are most popular in the United States today. Here's a look at the top thirty:

1.Max16.Jake
2.Sam17.Bandit
3.Lady18.Tiger
4.Bear19.Samantha
5.Smokey20.Lucky
6.Shadow21.Muffin
7.Kitty22.Princess
8.Molly23.Maggie
9.Buddy24.Charlie
10.Brandy25.Sheba
11.Ginger26.Rocky
12.Baby27.Patches
13.Misty28.Tigger
14.Missy29.Rusty
15.Pepper30.Buster




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