Some kids came to the door to collect cans and bottles this morning, and I ran to get some for them, leaving the door open. Both cats quickly made friends with the curious boys. Here's the conversation we had when I returned to the door with the cans:

Tall boy: what's your cat's name?

Me: (assuming he meant Pumpkin because he was patting her) That's Pumpkin!

Tall boy: ...and your dog?

Me: Dog!?!

Tall boy: (pointing at Elly) well...THAT!

Mark laughed raucously from the basement. Poor Elly. The kid was embarrassed to learn she was a cat, but I think Elly was even more embarrassed.