Presidential Pets

Animal Welfare and the Dog Days of Summer

Ellen Susman | Posted 08.21.2009 | Politics


Ellen Susman

The great Mahatma Gandhi said, "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by how it treats its animals." If we are to be judged by his adage, then we have failed.

Bo's Predecessors: Presidential Pets In History (SLIDESHOW)

Huffington Post | Anya Strzemien | Posted 05.18.2009 | Style


Four-legged friends are a time-honored White House tradition. President Taft had a cow. FDR had his terrier Fala. The Kennedys gave young Caroline a p...

Political Pet News: the Good, the Bad and the Doggy

Wendy Diamond | Posted 02.28.2009 | Style


Wendy Diamond

Just when you thought that the political pet stories were going to dry up, there is still no "Top Dog" in the White House. Dog meaning dog, not President.

Cats React to India's Death

Carolita Johnson | Posted 02.09.2009 | Politics


Carolita Johnson

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A Mutt Like Me

Michael Markarian | Posted 12.12.2008 | Living


Michael Markarian

So the question is whether it's possible for any family -- presidential or otherwise -- to balance their desire for a shelter dog with a child's allergies. My answer: "Yes we can!"

Doodle Versus Poodle: A Paw-fect Obama Choice

Kathy Kastan | Posted 12.11.2008 | Style


Kathy Kastan

I have owned dogs my entire life and I have never found an animal that's sweeter, gentler and more loving than a golden doodle.

Obama's Dog Legacy: Presidential Pets In History (SLIDESHOW)

Huffington Post | Posted 12.07.2008 | Politics


The White House never seems to have a shortage of pets and throughout history the pets have received a great deal of press coverage. The current Whit...

Presidential Pet Picks

Wendy Diamond | Posted 11.23.2008 | Living


Wendy Diamond

Since most people recognize the similarities between people and their pets, I thought I would provide an inside look at the Presidential and VP nominees' personalities courtesy of their pets.