LITTLE ROCK — DEAR HELOISE: When we adopted our two cats, their meowing gave me a headache, so I named them Advil (Addy) and Motrin (Mo)! - Karen S., Colorado Springs, Colo.
DEAR READER: Here are some other reader pet names:
H.G. of Staten Island, N.Y., says: “My cat is named Hankie. He was named that because a previous boyfriend gave him to me as a gift. He is a sweet young cat. I call him Hankie because of all the tears I’ve shed over losing therelationship.”
Jerrye K. of Weatherford, Texas, says: “My great-grandsons have a little Chihuahua named Chili. The dog had stayed with me for several days while the family was moving. One cold afternoon, I decided to make a big pot of chili for dinner. The dad and boys dropped by, and I asked if they wanted to stay for dinner. Dad asked what I was having, and not thinking, I replied, ‘Chili.’ The boys’ mouths dropped open, and tears filled their eyes as they thought I had cooked their pet. They were relieved when the little dog jumped up on the door and surprised them.”
Susi Martinsen of Naples, Fla., says: “We have a menagerie of animals with mostly holiday names. It started with the dog that we got three days before Christmas. We named her Christmas Carol (Krissy).Next came Sandy Claws the hamster, Snowball the umbrella cockatoo, Mistletoe (Missy) the Labrador retriever and Jingle Bells (Jingles) the cat.
DEAR HELOISE: I have read letters from readers about what they use for their dog’s bed. I have found that a crib mattress works great. It keeps its shape better than the purchased dog beds. It can be covered with a crib sheet, and is easy to keep clean by tossing it in the washer.
- Linda Johnson, via e-mail Send a money- or time-saving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, Texas 78279-5000; fax to (210) 435-6473; or e-mail
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