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Patch Poll: Is Your Dog's Name in the Top 10?

Post a photo of your Bella, Bailey, Max, Lucy or Molly

According to Veterinary Pet Insurance Co (VPI) and Petfinder.com, a roundup of the most popular dog names in 2011 showed no change over the previous year.

Bella, Bailey, Max, Lucy and Molly were the top 5 most popular dog names. Rounding out the top 10 are Buddy, Daisy, Maggie, Charlie and Sophie.

Diane Kennedy, kennel manager at Jefferson County's Open Door Animal Sanctuary says every animal in the shelter's care has a name.

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"If a dog comes in with a name we usually stay with that," Kennedy said. If not I'll go to the Internet or a book of dog names and pick something."

"And sometimes, I'll just ask my granddaughter for a name," she said.

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What's your dog's name? Take our poll, and if it's not on there, add it in the comments. And while you are here - upload a photo of your pet.

(Coming soon - cats - so get ready).


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