random 26 Feb 2007 10:15 am
Pet shop’s saucy name sparks debate
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“It’s never been such a huge deal till now,” says Pacchiano, 36. “It’s just a word – it’s what veterinarians call female dogs, it’s how the American Kennel Club refers to girl dogs.”
But Stillman’s worried that the name will be an ongoing irritant to the community. “When we have the kiddie parade next summer, people will take pictures of their kids, dressed up for the parade and that word will be in the background. It’s not going to make many parents happy,” she says.