The Twitter account “Petfinder Names” has consumed a good portion of my time. This is despite the fact that I 1) already have three cats and 2) they all have two sets of names—their actual names and whatever name I call the chubbier one who feels the need to flop his butt (JUST his butt) on my leg.
However, the Internet was made for cat memes and dogs doing that head-turn they do at just the right time, so this Twitter account was destined for greatness.
The account, created by Twitter user @420insidejob with @nicolejusttweet co-managing it, is exactly what it sounds like. The account tweets about pets on Petfinder who have interesting names, but it will also let you know if the pet is up for adoption.
So it’s funny AND beneficial to our four-legged friends.
they’re unionizing pic.twitter.com/pgLqEvJ8rT
— petfinder names (@petfindernames) October 12, 2021
Yes, you could possibly own your own kitty cat duo known as Apple Bottom Jeans and Boots With The Fur.
i can see why the whole club was looking at them pic.twitter.com/FR6pZUxLtf
— petfinder names (@petfindernames) September 28, 2021
It’s a bit of a collective contribution, as the page takes submissions via DM, tags whoever made the submission, and includes an adoption link if there’s one available for the pet.
I found the page the way that I assume most people do: someone you know retweeted someone they know who tweeted about a cat named Good Soup.
yeah pic.twitter.com/uVIMZ56Qt6
— petfinder names (@petfindernames) October 23, 2021
I’d like to think my pet name game is okay (save for the cat my wife and I foolishly named Loki who ended up being a trickster her entire life), but it’s nothing compared to a good boy who’s named Updog.
it smell weird in here to you guys? pic.twitter.com/vHoNfsWUY5
— petfinder names (@petfindernames) October 27, 2021
Typically, from my experience, new owners end up renaming their pets. I’ve grown up with a history of geeky pet names, like my very first family dog—a Great Dane named Vader after, you’ve guessed it, Darth Vader. I don’t know anyone in my life who’s been the Fluffy or Spots type, it’s either been geek names or human names (which are, of course, more than okay).
I’ve never run into anyone who just straight up names a dog I AM HUNGRY.
— petfinder names (@petfindernames) October 7, 2021
I wouldn’t change the name. Ever. I’d just scream I AM HUNGRY to get my dog to run over for treats.
Or I’d let Kraft American Single nuzzle up against me.
— petfinder names (@petfindernames) October 20, 2021
I’m also a fan of this cat whose name just gets straight to the point. I think I’m gonna borrow the name for my tiny girl cat who picks fights with the other two all the time.
he’s just like me pic.twitter.com/lWDqfwP5WL
— petfinder names (@petfindernames) October 8, 2021
While scrolling through the Twitter account I noticed that there’s an artist who goes by Zee who does pet art commissions. They actually do art based on some of the pets the account tweets about. I’m particularly fond of the cat trio of Chair, Lamp, and Table.
here is the trio all together now 👍🏼 some of our faves (as admin) so far!!!
art by @zeeziez_art as always ! pic.twitter.com/vTtp4UnAKo
— petfinder names (@petfindernames) November 9, 2021
Good Soup for @petfindernames! Sorry for being late, it’s been a bit crazy lately pic.twitter.com/a9gZBnk4Kq
— Zee 💕 Pet Commissions Open (@zeeziez_art) November 1, 2021
15/10 would recommend checking this Twitter account out so you can get a necessary serotonin boost today.
been lookin everywhere for this pic.twitter.com/xoJFxWgaHh
— petfinder names (@petfindernames) October 23, 2021
(image: Petfinder)
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Published: Nov 11, 2021 02:32 pm