The vast majority of them came with their names, either from their first owners or the shelter. I named Earle, Glacier, Dominique, Heyoka and Kayleigh.

Muskwa was named by my hubby's medicine man. He's Cree and Muskwa is the word for "bear" in the Cree language. Both Muskwa and hubby are bear spirits.

A cyber friend named Polly Paws, for her many toes.

Hubby named Pete. I wanted to call him Pierre. He had issues with a former PM of the same name and wouldn't let me use that one!