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20. I've had many dogs and cats over the years. My husband usually names them.

Sat Sep 27, 2025, 11:18 PM

23 hrs ago

I'm usually the one bringing them home, so I figure it's only fair for him to give them a name.

Dogs: Pebbles (named by the shelter where we adopted her), Fritz (Spaniel mix), Heidi, Dee and Roach (German Shepherds), Beauregard (Weimaraner), Ciora (Beagle), Finian (Terrier), Sadie and Katie (Shih tzus).

Cats: Na Bean, Don Chat, Beghan, Penelope, and Keely. The first three names are Gaelic for Don't Touch... The Cat ... and Little One.

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