Welcome to Why Not Spot.

We’ve all heard them before: Fido, Lassie, Buddy, Sport and countless others. Many undoubtedly are from the still developing imaginations of four-year olds who are too excited by the licking and giggling to give too much consideration as to how a name, just like it’s human counterpart, must stay with a dog for life. Unlike humans, however, we are much more likely to have fun with our pet’s names than, say our offspring. After all, who would ever name their child Hershey just because he might have brown hair? But, with our pets, it is open season on descriptive names.

Some people take the naming of their pet very seriously. Content they will never be with a simple Champ.  Contempt would be visible in their eyes if you called their beautiful, proud boxer Champ. No, his name is Ali. Now that’s a name ……. And that’s a story. That’s exactly what this website is devoted to saluting. We invite folks who believe their pets are a member of the family and worthy of a name that is meaningful to share their stories. Don’t forget to include a photo.

Featured Story

"Cody" - Cody
Cody was taken to our vet by his original owner to be put down because they could no longer care for him. I just happened to be there for a check-up for our dog and they asked if we wanted to adopt him because he was only 9 months old and going to be put down. Of course we took him and he is sweet as can be. He loves our dog, Maya, and especially loves his girlfried, our other cat, Reese. He is such a good cat and we are so glad we were able to give him a second chance at a good life.
Posted By: donnac