I've mentioned before but never rec'd an answer:

Has anyone named their pet after Lt. Columbo or any of the characters in the eps?

In my case, I couldn't resist. I did name my one cat, who looks and acts devious, Columbo. And every time someone asks my pets names, and I answer with "Columbo" for the one, they right away refer to the P.Falk character.

If I ever learn to have a blog, I'll post Columbo's picture, and I think (hope) you'll agree with me.

I HAVE TWO DODS. THEIR NAMES ARS SCOOBY AND GUIRO. DORRY I NEVER NAMED ANY OF MY ANIMALS AFTER COLUMBO CHARACTERS OR NAMES. BUT I DID HAD A GERMAN SHEPARD NAMED SCOTTY. DOES THAT COUNT

No, I've never named any pets after any Columbo characters.

Sorry, Charlie. (Good topic though!)

No but I had a mother-in-law who was annoying as Columbo could be.

i named our beagle benny, after ben gazzara...since he directed 2 columbo episodes, i think that qualifies.

(um..ben gazzara directed the episodes, not benny the beagle )

Cass,

We have a beagle too. I call her "Dog" (although I'm the only one in the family that does). I wonder if that counts, since that's what Columbo called his basset.

Quid

oh quid! that is adorable!
and it DEFINITELY counts! Dog was the bestest on-going character ever on columbo!

(aren't beagles fun?...our benny is a bit stubborn and spoiled, but we love him like crazy. )

Yours is stubborn and spoiled? I thought ours was unique!