Two NY pets named finalists in national wacky pet name contest. What name do you think is the wackiest?
Not one, but two New York animals are in the running for the wackiest pet name competition.
A cat from Corning and a bunny from Norwich were declared finalists in Nationwide's "Wacky Pet Name" contest for their eccentric names. Every year, Nationwide hosts a competition for the most creative and silliest names among its insured pets.
This year, there are three categories. Traditionally, it had just been cats and dogs competing. Now exotic pets including macaws, guinea pigs, snakes, tortoises, mini pigs, tegu lizards, ferrets and rabbits are all in the running.
What are the names of New York's wackiest pet name nominees?
Skullcrusher, the mixed domestic shorthair cat from Corning, and 'Thor Odinbun, God of Bunder,' a blonde Holland Lop bunny from Norwich, made it into the "Wacky Pet Names" finalist.
Skullcrusher was among 10 cats all across the country that made the cut. 'Thor Odinbun, God of Bunder' was one of 10 exotic pets that made the list.
Names ranged from a dog named Lord Waddles from Colorado to a cat named Car Alarm from Wisconsin. The finalists were announced on April 9 by Nationwide's pet insurance team.
Who is Skullcrusher the cat?
When Jamie N. adopted Skullcrusher from a shelter his name was originally Skully. Jamie and his partner decided to keep an open mind and consider different names.
"Jokingly, the first thing he said was, ‘Skullcrusher, crusher of skulls!’ and that kind of just stuck. No other names really compared," Jamie said according to Nationwide's website. “The best part is, he’s the sweetest cat who has never shown an ounce of aggression—so the name is pretty ironic.”
Skullcrusher had been in the shelter for over a year. He was described as "aloof and unfriendly," but Jamie discovered this wasn't all true.
“When we got him home, we found that he was actually very ‘loof and friendly,’ as my partner likes to say," Jamie said. "He’s always beside one of us, purring and showing his belly for pets.”
Who is 'Thor Odinbun, God of Bunder'?
Pet parent Silmi knew it was love at first sight when she saw the little blonde Holland Lop Bunny. After thinking of over 600 pet names, Silmi knew she wanted his name to be unforgettable. Thor Odinbun, God of Bunder stuck and he lives up to the name every day.
“As if I somehow manifested it, a blonde Holland Lop bunny was being re-homed. As soon as I held this tiny blonde bun in my arms, I knew he was my Thor Odinbun, God of Bunder.”
Where to vote for New York's wackiest pet names?
Voting is open until April 12 and the results will be announced April 17. To support 'Thor Odinbun, God of Bunder' or Skullcrusher, you can vote at Nationwide's website.
Vote for Skullcrusher
Vote for 'Thor Odinbun, God of Bunder'
This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Meet these New York animals in the running for wackiest pet name
