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To change name or not...

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suzi2 · 25/10/2011 22:54

I am adopting a kitten from a local rescue shelter. I'm not a huge fan of her name, but have got to know her as that. So do I change it or not?

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BlondeBatgirl · 25/10/2011 22:58

No. Ive had animals with names i didnt like, (Bob is a good example ) but like you i got to know them as that and they grew on me like a wart and in the end i found them quite cute and well suited.
Whats the name?? Just out of interest! not because im nosey

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suzi2 · 25/10/2011 22:59

Cookie...

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suzi2 · 25/10/2011 23:00

DD want's "Rapunzel" (no danger). DS would like "Nia" (female lego ninja apparently) which I quite like. I quite like Leia (both a princess, and in star wars, so satisfies both kids and DH!).

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suzi2 · 25/10/2011 23:00

DH would love a cat called bob lol

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BlondeBatgirl · 25/10/2011 23:02

Thats not too bad! My neighbour has a cocker spaniel called cookie! What would you call her if you changed it?

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BlondeBatgirl · 25/10/2011 23:03

You answered that while i was typing! LOL!
I like Leia!
In my case Bob was a horse! Makes you wonder what some people are thinking!!!

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suzi2 · 26/10/2011 09:33

Kids are divided. I think unless a new name sticks, we'll go with cookie.

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Fluffycloudland77 · 26/10/2011 10:07

Our cat was called spartacus, then peter by his breeder. We call him bertie but if you say peter he still turns his head to look at you.

We tried to change the name of one of our childhood cats but she wasnt having any of it.

I think it depends on the cat and its worth giving it a go.