Pet Names

Gemini: Cat On A Hot Tin Roof (May 20 - June 20)

1. Gemini is the Sign of the kitten-cat…the exaggeratedly playful feline who is fickle and indecisive to the point of distraction. Blessed with the gift of eternal youth, this cat will fritter away his or her life in a muddled confusion of comings and goings…dithering and datherings…for this is the born explorer of the cat world.
2. The Gemini Cat is a highly intellectual creature but lacks the ability to make much sense, twittering and squawking at owners most of the time. This feline is a lively and enthusiastic cat, but possesses something of a split personality, which only serves to further complicate an already complex character.
3. It is not often that the feline species will obey a human command, but many Gemini Cats seem to be the exception.
4. Being the most communicative Sign of the Zodiac, these felines appear to actually understand the human language and may even “meow” back as if in answer.
5. Though adverse to being restrained for such basic tasks as baths and nail-clipping, the intelligent nature of the Gemini Cat will allow an owner to prevail…provided the nasty experience is supplemented with loving praise and a favored treat.
6. Physically, the Gemini Cat will always stand out as the cat with two heads…an optical illusion which arises from the ceaselessly agile movements and restless gestures. A highly-strung, hyperactive soul, this feline will possess small features and brightly-eager eyes that are constantly on the move.
7. The Gemini Cat is sleek and long-limbed, possessed with probably the most acute eyesight of its species. The actions of this feline will always be erratic. He or she advances in short, quick flits which stop as suddenly as they started. Then, this feline will be off at a tangent from his or her original direction. Problems often surface when this cat is expected to do something that he or she does not want to do…perhaps stay inside at night, for example. Under such circumstances, the Gemini Cat will respond by collapsing in a heap of nervous exhaustion, refusing to move and expecting to be waited on hand-and-paw until the restriction is lifted. Being exceptionally bright creatures, the Gemini Cat will soon learn how to open any cat-flap.
8. The Gemini Cat views the home as one glorious adventure playground created especially for his or her enjoyment.

This feline will cavort endlessly, sliding down banisters and climbing up curtains, but hardly ever sits still long enough for a cuddle. It is hard to believe that just one cat could cover so much ground and create such widespread destruction in a 24-hour span as can the Gemini Cat…but he or she is only doing what comes naturally. In general, the Gemini Cat is a charmer…a true social success capable of winning over even the most fervent cat-hater. The fun-loving nature and bubbly personality of this feline makes for a thoroughly entertaining pet…provided the owner can cope with the chaos which is sure to follow in his or her wake and is prepared to provide plenty of emotional support. The ancient astrologers made Gemini the ruler of sparrows, so any owner should be prepared for this feline to drop the occasional dead offering at his or her feet.

Cancer: The Crazy Cat (June 21 - July 21)

1. The Cancer Cat is difficult to describe and difficult to know. This basically shy feline will be an emotional bottomless pit, alternately enveloped in happiness and despair for no apparent rhyme or reason.
2. This cat will never be able to feel anything lightly and his or her depth of feeling will be so extreme that everyone in the immediate vicinity will be dragged into it. An adaptable and variable creature, the Cancer Cat is tenacious, unpredictable, true to his or her nocturnal nature and somewhat on the moody side.
3. Physically, the Cancer Cat invariably has a small, pursed mouth…a sure indication of his or her Zodiac Sign.
4. More often than not, he or she will also be unusually angular for a cat, possessing an amiable expression which conceals the inner turmoil.
5. Motivated by the Moon, the life of the Cancer Cat will be one long chapter of accidents which eat into his or her quota of lives. Extreme stress or too much over-excitement will quickly lead to physical collapse and few Cancer Cats live to old age.
6. Relationship with the home is of vital importance to this feline…something an owner must never forget. Humans are simply considered to be “extra furniture” to the Cancer Cat, deemed useful only if regular meals are served and the surroundings kept warm.
7. This feline uses the home as a place to sleep away the daylight hours.
8. When night arrives, the Cancer Cat truly comes into his or her own…out on the prowl and singing to the neighbors when the Moon is full. Indeed, these felines do so love the sound of their own voices.
9. The Cancer Cat is no fighter and will usually back away timidly from any confrontation…much like the infamous Cowardly Lion from the “Wizard of Oz.”

In a somewhat distant type of way, the Cancer Cat can be a loving creature to anyone who is around long enough and up late enough to get to see him or her on occasion. Akin to ships that pass in the night, an owner will pick up on dim signals that indicate the Cancer Cat considers his or her human as more than just a stranger. There may possibly even be a feeling of togetherness as this cat sleeps through the day in the middle of the kitchen, but it is important not be too easily fooled. Should the necessity arise to move residence, the Cancer Cat is likely to refuse to follow…humans simply do not mean that much to this feline. Nevertheless, this cat does have the uncanny ability to melt a human heart with his or her constant desire for affection.

Taurus: The Earth Mother (April 20 - May 19)

1. The Taurus Cat is totally unflappable…most of the time. This feline is impossible to shock and well able to hold his or her own in the face of danger…usually due to the fact that he or she is far too idle to get up and move out of the way.
2. This cat’s sraightforward approach to life will be easy to understand. The Taurus Cat is steady and dependable…always where the owner expects this cat to be and doing what is expected of him or her.
3. In short, the Taurus Cat is a creature of habit and routine who will never…ever…do anything unpredictable and to whom catnaps are the breath of life.
4. Physically, the Taurus Cat will be a large specimen…the kind of feline whose size is often a conversation piece and one remarked upon by all.
5. He or she will also possess big, beautiful eyes and an equally huge appetite, which results in the health problem eventually experienced by most Taurus Cats…obesity.
6. Food can prove to be the downfall of this feline, even if the owner is extremely careful and strict with diet.
Lack of sustenance may be the only thing that will motivate the Taurus Cat to get up, go out and complain to the neighbors about the cruelty of his or her owner. This feline will also be adept at fooling everyone who enters the kitchen into thinking that nobody has remembered to feed him or her.
7. When the Taurus Cat is awake, he or she is an amiable companion, well aware of which hand does the feeding…and determined to ensure that whoever owns that hand continues to be so generous. If it were not for the fact that this feline will spend most of his or her life dead to the world (rather like an inconveniently-placed ball of fur), the Taurus Cat would be the almost perfect cat. Laid-back, calm, tolerant and near impossible to ruffle, this feline could be described by some as boring and dogmatic. On the other hand, some believe that being around a Taurus Cat can lower blood pressure, cure migraines and add years to the life of an owner.

It will be necessary to vacuum around, dust around and step over this feline. The Taurus Cat sleeps most of time and during slumber, nothing will awaken him or her. This cat rarely allows paws or torso to lose contact with a solid surface…partly because he or she will be too heavy to move very far, but more so through a genuine need to be in constant touch with the ground. The Taurus Cat has an innate affinity with the earth and will spend hours studying wild life, lying in the sun and not moving a muscle. It is foolish to expect this cat to become a “mouser” who will actually help out around the house by keeping down the number of unwanted intruders. To this feline, such an activity would be far too much like hard work. The female Taurus Cat truly comes into her own when she is allowed to breed…a life surrounded by kittens is her idea of bliss.

Aries: The Stray Cat (March 20 - April 19)

1. A temperamental and active creature, the Aries Cat is the most exasperating of the Zodiac, whose impact is formidable as he or she rushes through life, leaving a trail of demented impressions behind.
2. This intrepid and adventurous sould s constantly busy and considers the world to be full of new horizons…all within the reach of the Aries Cat.
3. Physically, this feline is the epitome of the species, being lithe and athletic with a superb coat and a resolute gait. Perpetually on the move…climbing, jumping and flying…he or she is determined to make the most of the proverbial nine lives. However, the Aries Cat is prone to headaches, which often strike suddenly and quickly.
4. The cure is a rest period, but persuading this cat to take one is far from easy since the creature rarely sleeps, considering catnaps a complete waste of wonderful time. Those who own an Aries Cat sometimes have a tendency to forget that they have a pet at all. This feline will seldom be home, far preferring the freedom of the great open spaces.
5. Indeed, the occasional empty feeding bowl may well be the most anyone will see of the Aries Cat…or perhaps a tail disappearing through the cat-flap.
6. The high days and holidays will be the rare times when this cat chooses to remember he or she possesses an owner and decides to hang around for a moment or two…which will be quite enough.
7. Shredded curtains, snagged clothing and upholstery, and dents in all the cushions will leave an owner with plenty of clearing up to do until the Aries Cat decides to drop by again.

The Aries Cat has no desire to spend evenings in a mutual haze of “stroke and purr” with his or her owner and a well-balanced, two-sided partnership between human and cat will never be within the range of this creature. Basically a loner, if forcibly confined to the lap of one who feels the need for company, the Aries Cat will quickly convert from a feline to a writhing bundle of needle-ridden fur. Nonetheless, this cat is capable of considerable warmth and affection, when he or she feels in the mood…probably in the middle of the night on some far away roof top. Intolerant of other pets (viewed by the Aries Cat as intruders), it would be wise for owners to keep any pet birds or goldfish under lock and key…if not, there is bound to be trouble. It is not unusual to hear the Aries Cat hissing at any other cats who may have strayed into his or her territory and this feline is frequently covered with battle scars…perhaps even a piece or two missing from the ear. In the wild, the Aries Cat would either be the leader of the pride or second-in-command to a Leo Cat. This feline needs to be treated as an equal and suffers from a badly bruised ego if spoken down to.

Teeny
TJ
Toadie
Trevor
Tutter
Umbridge
Yoda
Zorro

Sally
Shiva
Shmoo
Simco
Skinny
Slippy
Slug
Smokeme
Snail
Socrates
Spanky Kevin
Spike
Spikes
Spotts
Sprint
Stitch
Stoner
Surfer
Swamp
Swims

Raisin
Ralph
Ribbit
Roach
Roc-ci
Roch
Rocky

Paco
Peetree
Peeves
Penelope
Pickles
Popper
Prince

Quick

Ned
Neo
Neutron Star
Nexus
Nitrus

Onix

Magic
Mandy
Mango
Max
Mohawk
Montezuma
Monty
Morton
Mr. Evil
Mr. Sticky
Mudpit