Christmas means gifts and puppies or kittens are popular choices.
If any Melton and Moorabool residents welcomed new furry friends into their home today here are some tips for choosing the perfect name.
* Does the name carry well when you call it out?
* Consider two-syllable names that are easier to hear for our pets.
* Have a few names ready and see which one your pet best suits.
* Choose a name that will suit your pet as they age.
Dogs – female
Luna
Daisy
Bella
Coco
Molly
Ruby
Frankie
Lola
Willow
Nala
Millie
Rosie
Bonnie
Poppy
Maggie
Dogs – male
Archie
Milo
Teddy
Charlie
Alfie
Leo
Ollie
Buddy
Max
Loki
Winston
Arlo
Bailey
Bear
Murphy
Cats – female
Luna
Coco
Bella
Nala
Mia
Willow
Lola
Lucy
Lily
Misty
Daisy
Mochi
Ivy
Kiki
Rosie
Cats – male
Simba
Leo
Loki
Milo
Charlie
Ollie
Louis
Winston
Mochi
Oreo
Max
Oscar
Archie
Zeus
Oliver
