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Results: There's A New Top Dog In The White House (Sorry Champ, But Major Is Stealing The Spotlight)

Published on 02/14/2021
By: Harriet56
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Talk about a "rags to riches" success story. Major Biden has a lot to celebrate as his humans became president and first lady of the United States. Major is the first rescue dog to live in the White House. The rescue German Shepherd became a member of the Biden family in 2018. Major (born January 2018) was a rescue from a litter that had been exposed to "something toxic" in their home, and their owner was unable to afford the expense of veterinary care for them. He was fostered by the Bidens earlier that year from the Delaware Humane As*ociation's shelter and has been with them since late 2018, joining Champ, who the Bidens got as a puppy in 2008. Have you ever taken in a rescue dog or cat?
Talk about a
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Yes
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No, but I would like to/plan to
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No dogs/cats in my home
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To celebrate, the Delaware Humane As*ociation teamed up with Pumpkin Pet Insurance to throw Major an "Indoguration." The event raised money for the rescue while celebrating Major's journey. Over 10,000 animal lovers turned out for the virtual event, which featured appearances from celebrity guests, including Josh Groban. Singer Groban sang a rewrite of "(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window" by Patti Page. He changed the lyrics to "I'm adopting that doggie in the window." The event raised over $200,000 for the rescue. Did you by any chance tune into to the "Indoguration"?
To celebrate, the Delaware Humane As*ociation teamed up with Pumpkin Pet Insurance to throw Major an
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Yes
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No, but I wish I had!
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Some fans of the first dogs, who are thrilled to see the return of pets to the White House, even joined in on the fun, creating an "unofficial" Twitter account, called The Oval Pawffice, which is not in any way affiliated with the White House -- and used just for fun. Of course, some criticized this as being "frivolous" and "childish" given what the world is going through right now, with the pandemic, racial and economic hardships and so on. But, given all this, do you not agree that a little light-hearted fun is much needed at this time?
Some fans of the first dogs, who are thrilled to see the return of pets to the White House, even joined in on the fun, creating an
I agree
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1669 votes
No, I do not agree
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Not sure
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Major and Champ mark the return of dogs to the White House after four years, as Trump and his family did not have a dog. Ever since George Washington, the president's pets have been a topic of interest for the public. And more than just dogs and cats have occupied the Oval Office. Here are some of the rather "unique" and memorable pets that have graced the White House. How many did you know about?
Major and Champ mark the return of dogs to the White House after four years, as Trump and his family did not have a dog. Ever since George Washington, the president's pets have been a topic of interest for the public. And more than just dogs and cats have occupied the Oval Office. Here are some of the rather
English Springer Spaniel Millie Bush took centre stage during the first George Bush's administration as the "author" of a children's book, Millie's Book: As Dictated to Barbara Bush.
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651 votes
The Kennedy family had a veritable menagerie at the White House with birds, cats, rabbits, hamsters, and dogs of all ages. But perhaps the most quintessential Kennedy pet was Caroline's pony, Macaroni.
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558 votes
Dwight Eisenhower's pet parakeet is one of the few animals to have the privilege of being buried at the White House. When Gabby died in 1957, she was reportedly buried outside the executive mansion.
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Several dogs lived in the White House during Herbert Hoover's tenure including a Belgian Shepard named King Tut. His son also owned alligators that could sometimes be seen on the White House grounds
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138 votes
First Lady Grace (Calvin) Coolidge's raccoon, Rebecca was a gift from a supporter in Mississippi, who intended for the animal to be eaten for Thanksgiving dinner, but the First Lady kept her as a pet instead.
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Woodrow Wilson's administration was known for one thing: sheep grazing on the White House lawn. The flock served as a reminder of the war effort—not only did they save the government money by cutting the grass, but an auction of their wool also benefited the Red Cross. In addition to the lambs, Wilson also kept a ram (who reportedly chewed tobacco), songbirds, several dogs, and a cat named Puffins.
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Pauline Wayne, the last cow to live in the White House, was something of a celebrity during the William Taft administration, travelling the country, and giving interviews to the Washington Post. Taft also had a dog named Caruso.
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71 votes
When Theodore Roosevelt moved into the White House, he brought the largest number of animals yet. According to the National Parks Service, the brood included a small bear, a pig, a barn owl, a rooster and hen, a hyena, a lizard, snakes, guinea pigs, a pony, and multiple dogs and horses.
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All of them
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None
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Although George Washington is best known for his hunting dogs, his journals and letters show that he had many types of dogs throughout his life, and that he had a real fondness for them. He probably had about 50 or more dogs during his lifetime.
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128 votes
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