24,800 Maine Pets Adopted And the Top Names Are Adorable
Our state proves to us all that once again, we are filled with animal lovers.
Get this according to Compare the Market, in 2024 rescue centers and pet shelters across the entire state reported more than 24,800 adoptions of cats and dogs!
That is so many fluffy and furry family members that were welcomed into new homes. And that means that is a whole lot of new names being yelled out at dog parks.
We’re always curious to see which pet names are currently the most popular and according to new research, I’ve got the list!
According to Compare the Market, the names that are chosen on top are surprising for sure. Bear being the top dog name and Kitty is in the lead for cats. Both of these names are part of a growing trend of short, cute names.
But, what name is globally the breakout star? Luna.
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Ranking at number one for dogs in 14 different countries, Luna is out of this world.
Luna means, Moon in Spanish. You can probably think of at least 2 Luna dogs that you know, maybe including your own?
Other names that are trending are Teddy, Charlie, Milo, and Daisy.
We love giving pet names human names don’t we? It’s funny, warm, approachable, and did I say funny?
We are so proud of the number of adoptions happening here in Maine. This highlights how loving Maine pet parents are.
Below are the most popular pet names in the nation, according to the report.
Kitty (cat)
Bear (dog)
Teddy (dog)
Luna (cat)
Oliver (cat)
As pet parents we understand that animals are innocent, loyal and filled with love to share.
Each and every pet deserves to be treated with care and when we adopt, we aren’t just giving them a home, we are giving them identity and family.
Whether your pets name is Luna, Kitty, or Bear, one thing is for sure, Maine pets are admired, loved, and there names certainly say something pretty special about them.
So… what’s your pet’s name?
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