I don't suppose you've seen this book about Ernie?
https://www.amazon.com/Ernie-Photographers-Memoir-Tony-Mendoza/dp/0811829634/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=ernie+cat&qid=1593140438&sr=8-3
Havent seen Ernie. You are asking for trouble if you name your cat (or baby) Ernie. It is right there with Kevin, Nicky, and Simon.