Do Pet Songs and Nicknames Enhance Bonding with Your Pets?

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The discussion centers around the creative and affectionate use of pet names and songs for pets. Participants share their experiences of giving their pets unique nicknames that often deviate from their original names, highlighting the emotional bond between owners and their animals. One user mentions their 15-year-old orange Tabby named Einstein, who responds to a variety of playful nicknames. Additionally, the practice of creating personalized songs for pets is revealed, with examples including a humorous song for a departed guinea pig named Mr. Dirt and various songs for other pets, showcasing the fun and loving relationship pet owners have with their animals. The conversation emphasizes the joy and creativity involved in naming pets and the special connections formed through these affectionate terms.
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Do you have pet names for you pets? This is something Tsu and I started doing years ago and it just stuck. Now our oldest pet, a nearly 15 year old orange Tabby named Einstein, also responds to little tike [big purr!], little sh't, little buddy, little pal, little butt, Einey, Einenysteiney, buddy, and about half a dozen more.

And here is our really dirty secret: Some of our pet gets their own song.

For example, this was the song for our beloved and departed Mr. Dirt; sung to the tune of the Grinch song from Dr. Seuss

You're a sleezebag Mr. Dirt
and you really are a terd
you are fat and you are lazy
and you simply drive me crazy
Mr. Diirrrrrrrrrerrrrrt!
...
 
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Any contorted variation on their original or new names, or on "guinea pig" is also acceptable.
 
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I know she's a sweet little lick maker {foxy lady}
She wants to chew a bone{oh yea} she won't do it no wrong
I GOT to get that tongue{its mine} awwwwww Foxy lady.

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