There are 150 dogs in L.A. named...

There are 150 dogs in L.A. named Freeway. There’s also one hound named 405, as well as others that go by such handles as On-Ramp, Tail Light, Ozone and Smog, according to the latest figures of the Animal Regulation Department.

L.A.’s the home of 203,148 licensed hounds, and Hollywood’s influence on pet owners is also apparent. Elvis is impersonated by 50 canines, making him more popular than Zsa Zsa (37), Madonna (19) and Woody Allen (1).

The most common name overall is Lady (2,347), followed by Max (2,134) and Brandy (1,587).

To cat lovers seeking equal time, we sadly report that there are no comparable figures because the city doesn’t license felines. But, points out Meyer Levine of Animal Regulation, “there is one dog named Cat.”

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The next most popular mutt names in L.A.:

4--Rocky, 1,466.

5--Bear, 1,434

6--Princess, 1,349.

7--Duke, 1,330.

8--Ginger, 1,291.

9--Lucky, 1,246.

10--Blackie, 1,205.

Second ten: 11--Pepper, 1,184; 12--Sandy, 927; 13--Sam, 907; 14--Muffin, 838; 15--Sheba, 828; 16--Shadow, 813; 17--Coco, 803; 18--Maggie, 726; 19--Missy, 671; 20--Tiger, 667.

While we’re on the subject, an Irish setter named FC, AFC, CD, MH Duke O’Shenandoah has been named Irishman of the Year and will ride in a convertible in the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Century City March 17.

Spokeswoman Shevaun O’Sullivan reminds us FC, AFC, CD, MH is short for Field Champion, Amateur Field Champion, Companion Dog, Master Hunter. It goes without saying, apparently, Duke is also GB (Good Boy).

Peter Aries Jr. noticed a garage in Monterey Park whose name indicates it’s ideal for the car that needs a face-lift--or a drink (see photo).

The videotaped beating of Rodney G. King by Los Angeles police has inevitably inspired some sarcastic commentary by readers. One fax that we received began:

“Your LAPD Citizens Survival Guide . . . Note: Keep a dozen glazed donuts in your car at all times. Fresh or not, they could save your life. . . .”

Further evidence of the decline of individualism? Gerald Jones of West L.A. saw a sign on a downtown store that proclaimed:

“Every Think Must Go.”

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RTD drivers are required to call out every stop but a study done last year found that only 13% did so. Since the agency started singling out drivers for praise six months ago, the number has risen to 70%.