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Pets as Surrogate Children Often Given Human Names

Accepted submission by GungnirSniper https://soylentnews.org/~GungnirSniper/ at 2016-05-17 17:55:57
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In a reflection of the trends towards later marriage and reproduction, pet names are becoming more human [wearemel.com]. The top 100 dog names [rover.com] includes Max, Charlie, Buddy, Cooper, and Jack for males, and Bella, Lucy, Daisy, Molly, and Lola for females. The Pope has previously decried barren couples [realclearpolitics.com] for favoring travel and pets over children.


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