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Pet names inspired by London Olympics

Sporting heroes influence 2013's top pet names list

The London 2012 Olympics have inspired pet owners when naming their pets, according to The Co-operative Pet Insurance's list of most popular pet names of 2013.

Seemingly influenced by Jessica Ennis and Ellie Symonds, the name "Jess" climbed 43 places to become the 33rd most popular dog name and "Ellie" moved up 17 places to 41st.

For cat owners, "Mo" and "Bradley" were popular new entries this year, taking after long-distance runner Mo Farrah and 2013 Sports Personality of the Year Bradley Wiggins.

The name George is currently in 16th place on the list of cat names, but experts believe it will become increasingly popular over the coming year, following the arrival of our new prince.

Lee Mooney, head of The Co-operative Pet Insurance, said “We have no doubt that the royal baby name, George, will appear in the top 10 next year."

Some more unusual names were also listed, including Jubilee, Princess Tinkerbell and Tramp – however the most popular dog and cat names reflect the same human baby trend for more old-fashioned, traditional names, such as Alfie, Charlie and Oscar.

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk