I agree with the Flotsam and Jetsam (FT 19/1/16) that bestowing and christening pet names is very important particularly if typical owners’ name like Rex, Joey, etc, as in this case.

Call it a dog or koli or kuta or whatever, if he is crossing the overpass with a bone in the mouth, forget it!

He will end up in the water heaven knows for what reason, maybe a pavlovian instinct. Call him self-seeker.

Maybe it’s not a renowned dog’s name.

Some even bestow reputed titles as names for their pets. Perhaps many will respond to the call.

Shoeshine boys and market vendors also address potential clients likewise. Maybe it brings good business to them.