Oklahoma pup wins 'Wacky Pet Names' competition
An Oklahoma dog has been awarded the top prize for kookiest canine name.
Nationwide Insurance announced the winners of this year's “Wacky Pet Names” competition, with Doc Pawlliday, a dog who lives in Wayne, taking first place. The pup's name was inspired by the classic film "Tombstone."
According to the press release on the Nationwide Pet Insurance profile, the origin of the name was simple. “My favorite Western movie has always been Tombstone, and Doc Holliday is my favorite character,” said dog mom Amber H.
“He’s definitely a spitfire with a lot of sass, just like Doc Holliday—and he’s the best friend a girl could ask for.”
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A cat in Minnesota named Prison Mike won the award for funkiest feline, and a pot-bellied pig in Florida named Piggy Smalls was named Most Eccentric Exotic.
The competition was open to all pets enrolled for insurance with Nationwide, with a public vote held June 5-9.
This year’s competition was the first time exotic pets had been included, expanding beyond dogs and cats.
“This annual recognition is an occasion to appreciate the ingenuity and imagination of pet parents,” said Dr. Jules Benson, chief veterinary officer for Nationwide, in a press release.
To celebrate their victories, each winning family will receive a professional at-home photo shoot along with a $100 gift card.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Oklahoma dog wins Nationwide Wacky Pet Names competition
