i got mixed up and thought identity star shuriken was for changing pet's names, which -duh. so i looked for a way to change pet's names and the only thing i could find was the loyalty totem thing. is that it?

I believe the Enchanted Hypnosis Wand changes pet names

^ The cash shop item you need to change a pet's name. Despite the description there is no time limit. :P

You can change pet's name with this as well! In the cash shop.

Enchanted Hypnosis Wand

The totem and the as mentioned, are the only two ways I know of.

thank you, i knew there was something! was driving me crazy. haha thanks everyone else too :P

Haha, no problem!