So you got a new pet, now what do you name her? Wait! Is it a she or a he?
As a first time dog owner you are likely to experience a lot of difficulty in choosing a pet name. You want the name to be unique and meaningful but still perfect for yourr dog. Naming a dog Brownie or Spot is out of your options since a thousand other pets may share the same name for it is some of the most common dog names.  So where do you draw an inspiration? (Light bulb flicks in your brain) How about from a celebrity pet? Bright idea!
Hollywood celebrities do not only shine in TV, movies, music, sports, etc. They also shine in choosing some of the cutest, weirdest, funniest pet names. To give you an example here are some of the coolest celebrity pet names.
A-list duo Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner named their pet Martha Stewart. This is not to insult the chef and green thumb celebrity, but rather to show admiration for her.

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Capturing your pet's personality in a portrait is a gift; and a gift your family will treasure for years to come. Those of you who have a dog or cat or horse will identify with this comment from Accent Photography of Minneapolis, Minnesota. "I know your animal is more that just a pet, but a member of your family." Your pet is like one of your kids. People very often celebrate their pet's birthday, give them gifts at Christmas, and grieve them when they die. A pet portrait will remind you of all the fun time you share and the bond you have. "From dogs to fish and everything in between, the staff at Accent Photography will ensure you that the pet portraits taken will unleash the love you have for your pet."

As all pet owners know, pets do not always do what we want them to do. Pets don't realize what you're doing when you're trying to take their photo. Here are some things to be aware of when having your animal photographed.

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Most people feel strongly that their pets are as much a member of the family as the humans residing in the home. When a cherished pet dies, it can affect everyone in the household - it is normal to want to take time to confront and mourn the death, express your love, and say a final good-bye. 
In fact, records show that pets have been buried as far back as 2,000 years ago. National Geographic states that the oldest known pet cat was found in a 9,500 year old grave on the island of Cyprus, buried with a human.
Making a decision to have a funeral can assist in the grieving process and help to commemorate your pet's life. If there are children in the household, a funeral can help them say good-bye to their pet. Many of us probably had little pet burials in the backyard as we were growing up - be it a fish, turtle, hamster, or parakeet. 
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