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Many people, if not all, consider their pets to be an equal part of their family, and so getting yourself a furry friend is a massive responsibility. 

Before contacting a breeder or heading to a nearby shelter, you should think the decision through and digest whether you truly are capable of giving a pet the care and attention it needs. 

Once the wait is over and you are ready to give your new companion a home, it's then time to choose the purrfect name. 

This netizen turned to Twitter to point out a very amusing observation concerning pet names. The man claims that dog owners usually go for something relatively ordinary like “Buddy”, whereas cat owners are known for their imaginative, perhaps slightly wild ideas such as “Cool Ranch Dorito.” The now-viral tweet has gotten over 488K likes and 37.6K retweets in just a few days and has inspired folks to share tons of unorthodox cat names in response.

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Being a pet parent is hands down one of the most joyful parts of our existence.

Maybe you've finally convinced your strict dad to let you get a furry companion that you'll share all of your future adventures with, or perhaps you've decided that your life is somewhat stable and you feel independent enough to start taking care of something – whatever your reasoning for getting a pet might be, it's a step that is both rewarding and incredibly challenging.

It's important to remember that you're expanding your little family and taking on another living being under your roof, so the decision has to be carefully considered. Once you've settled on having a pet, your lifestyle will take a completely different turn; your days will be full of unconditional love, but you'll also be dealing with new day-to-day responsibilities.

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    Most will agree that having a pet, whether it's a cat, a dog, or anything in between, will change your life for the better. 

    First and foremost, the furry (or feathered) ones are always there to keep you company. Whatever rough patch you might be facing, your beloved pet child is there to support you and keep you grounded. 

    Do you miss your family? They'll have no problem easing your loneliness. Maybe you've been feeling isolated lately? They'll cure that as well. The moral of the story is that owning a tiny friend will fill your life with endless bliss, as there's nothing that compares to the joy of knowing that you have a loyal companion waiting for you back at home.

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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww I really love this picture of the guy holding Rupert Beef Wellington. It looks like the owner guy really loves him

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    Good news! Bored Panda has managed to contact the author of the now-viral post, and we asked the man to tell us a little bit about himself: "I’m Adam, I’m a resident (doctor) from outside Atlanta, Georgia. I’ve been on Twitter for a few years trying to make people laugh."

    We wondered whether Adam has any pets with unusual names, and as it turns out, the guy is a proud dog dad to an adorable goldendoodle called Harper, who's just a little over a year and a half old.

    He says that her name was something that he and his family loved, which people never like to hear, as "they always want an inspired name."

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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I'm just a poor boy nobody loves me, He's just a poor boy from a poor family, Spare him his life from this monstrosity"

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    BP also asked Adam to give us an example of the most unorthodox pet names he's ever heard of, to which he replied “Depression”, “Trashcan” and “Little Booty Ham Sandwich.” Adam then mentioned that his future pet's name would probably be “Pal,” which is inspired by Arthur’s dog, a well-known character from an animated educational television series for children.

    It's fascinating to know that there are tons of folks who refuse to give their furry children human-like names, meaning that every one of those holds a certain history. Perhaps, it's an inside joke that the owner has with their friends, or maybe it's related to some type of life-changing event – whatever the inspiration, having a little "Trashcan" lying on your bed sounds amazing.

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    Future parents take months to choose the perfect name for their unborn children; some have had a name in mind since they were teens, simply because they felt connected to them; others might've gone for a name that belongs to a historical/famous figure in the hopes of manifesting a similarly influential life for their offspring.

    Well, pet owners are no exception. For many, choosing something mundane like "Max" is just plain boring. So, kudos to those who decided to unleash their creativity and name their furry companion something along the lines of “Dog The Cat.”

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    Jeremy Van Portfliet
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's my cats name, I like people reactions when I call her to me

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    DennyS (denzoren)
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ralph is upset, he ordered a PS5 but all he got was the box, scammed by eBay again. Now he's shipping a return package with a special stinky package.

    Kathryn Baylis
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Growing up, we adopted a mama cat who had her kittens in our basement. We kept two brothers and named them Ralph and Melvin. Cool cats all.

    Hi-Dona
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I knew a Ralph, he had 7 toes on one foot and said his own name when he meowed.

    Heather Menard
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to have a orange cat named Ralph

    glowworm2
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ralph is such a good human name for a cat!

    Crycket
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All my pets get human names.

    Catherine Couch
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the sound my cats make when they get a hairball and need to get rid of it, RALF.

    Carol Stephen
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cat's name is Molly... something easy for the cat to learn, and something I would not feel silly calling out on the street. (Of course, she doesn't go out, so...)

    Kris Brants
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All my cats have been like this; Lily, Azara, James, Henry...

    europaleta
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My cat's Marysia (which is Mary in Poland)

    Lady of Lunch
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter named her cat Stacey. We have farm cats named Simon, Theodosia, Eliza, and Aaron Burr.

    Carrie Goodstein
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have two nearly-identical brothers named Floyd and Lloyd.

    Lindsey
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My first read, I thought the name was Counteroffer. Lol

    Emerald Joanna
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a cat called Kevin. And I recently met a cat named Steven.

    Valerie Anne
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have 2 cats: Jon and Sam ( we're big Game of Thrones fans here)

    Betsy Gee
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a Minnie, but often call her squeaker…she’s very vocal and literally squeaks.

    Teresa
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love Ralph! I have Stella, Doug and Huey!

    Gloria Bethallen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a dog named Einstein (RIP) and my uncle had a cat named Ebay. The box reminded me of him

    Mousey
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine is Dexter (as in Morgan lol)!

    TomCat
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read his name as "Counteroffer" and thought that was the coolest 😜

    Gabby Ghoul
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our cats are Jack and Abigail and we also had one named Eddie.

    Diana K
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what a truly excellent Ebay find!

    Kim Irving
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Feline Overloard is named Frederick, Fred for short.

    Maria Mendez
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like it. i named "my" ferals Beavis & Butthead. And the two kittens Rory & Dino (after Mrs Brown's Boys)

    Keali Lamb
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have cats named Jim, Pam, and Gabriel.

    Azolane
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have three sisters called Augustine, Josephine and Celestine.

    Ashleigh Gunty
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mines name is Grace. She was named after the Austrian City Graz, in honor of my great great grandparents birthplace.

    Deanna Crichley
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a little tabby named Lloyd.

    Smalltoid
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks just like my cat Ollie!

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    Miss TB Jones, a widower but she works the corn fields now without her late husband. "One must tend to the land, for it gives us sustenance" says Miss. TB Jones.

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    Coming up with a name for your furry family member is an exciting and pretty important part of the bonding process. Just think about it, there'll only ever be one of them – so why not choose a name that perfectly fits their personality, even if that said fit turns out to be "Little Booty Ham Sandwich?"

    Bored Panda hopes that you've enjoyed this wild collection of cat names! Let us know if you've got a favorite one!

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    Nathaniel
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All these cats are cuties, but this one, I am in love.

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    " Bathtub where is my food" " Certainly not in my stomach mon ami"

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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Strangely reminds of Kevin Rudd, ex Prime Minister of Australia.

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    Ah, the misleading "Come hither and rub my belly" pose. Do it at your own peril!

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    Now I want cheezits and I just at the last half of the box I had left 🥲

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    And people say cats have no sense of humour!

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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    None of my cats' real names are Pants, although all of them get called Pants everyday... either it will be Cutiepants, Angrypants, Squeakypants, or just plain Pants. This is my favourite name for a cat!

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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "In the end it does matter....take this bloody cone of me"

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    Only name your next cat that if they’re a tortie.

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