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Names for Animals Run Wild in Local Park Scene
A humorous look at how owners name pets after people and objects. Examples include Noni Campbell’s crew with Crisco Cricket and The Grey Mare, Mrs Puddles Come Wee, Jason the Angus calf, Mrs Mazie Margetroyd, Digby O Dell, Pinnacle Pete, Snafu, Ferdinand the cat, and Mr Jones the burro. The piece notes park bystanders’ reactions and coy references to more names on the next page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexican
Noni
Colin Campbell
Charlie
Nero
Robbie, Jr
Moo
Gertrude Finch
Golly
Mary
Mr. Puddles
Phil
Barbara von Ammon
Jason
Mazie Margetroyd
Robbs
Pete
Elsie
Allen Murphy
Sir
Scat
Lairds
Ferdinand
Nortons
Mr. Jones
van Terfeuan
Jennings
Arizona