Obama Rescue Dog

JackieG

I bet Obama may come to regret making that public announcement last night!  LOL

It seemed like a sincere Daddy statement.  I'm sure going into this campaign from the beginning, they all sat down as a family and talked about how tough it would be from campaign to the white house.  I'll bet those (smart) girls said OK Dad, but can we get a puppy after its all over?  LOL

They won't let him forget; but it seemed like that's one promise made that will be fulfilled.

Maybe things will go more smoothly if the Prez does what Warren G. Harding did when he was in office.  His dog had his own chair to sit in during cabinet meetings.  

Politico reports that it may be a rescue puppy/dog, that they won't get one until the spring, and that Malia has allergies, so it'll have to be "hypoallergenic".

 Link to article

I really hope they end up with a rescue dog because I would love the publicity for shelters and awareness of puppy mills.  Either way, I think it's great that the girls are getting a puppy and I definitely get the sense that this is a family that will make sure the girls stay on top of their responsibilities for the dog.  Uprooting them to a new area, new school (in the middle of the year), and a big spotlight is going to be a lot for them and taking responsibility for a puppy together could actually be a good grounding thing for them.  Can't wait to see what they get :)

I heard today on "The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet" the younger daughter wants a Goldendoodle....

I don't like "designer dogs" per se, however if they rescue one all the power to them!

Well, you have to admit a doodle would look pretty cute romping in the Rose Garden.  Digging up the roses, jumpin' up on the Secret Service guys and getting them all muddy, taking down the White House Christmas tree with one sweep of the tail.......................

But think of the explosion of doodles.......... There are a lot in rescue in Texas. :(

JackieG

But think of the explosion of doodles.......... There are a lot in rescue in Texas. :(

I was thinking that too, but, maybe they'll advocate adopting one and not buying one. I know many doodle-mixes end up in shelters because they are popular now.

His girls are really cute and deserve a puppy!  I hope they find a nice pup in rescue and give him the glamors role as "first dog".  No matter what the dog, they all take down Christmas trees for the first couple of years.

Think a rescue would be insist on a homecheck before adopting to them?

 Please God Not a Doodle.    Even if it is a rescue, I shudder to think of the explosion that would result in.  OY!

BCMixs

 Please God Not a Doodle.    Even if it is a rescue, I shudder to think of the explosion that would result in.  OY!

Seriously, anything but a doodle.  I'd LOVE to see them with a retired racer, maybe be a trendsetter with rescue Greyhounds instead of yet another doodle owner like every other family who wants a hypoallergenic dog.

Name: Barack Hussein Obama

Address: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC

e-mail: alphadog@earthlink.gov

Best time to call: 3 AM

Number of children: 2

Other children under the age of 18 visiting regularly: approximately 200 per day

How long at current address?: Will be moving in 20 January 2009

Do you own or rent your home?: Rent

If rental, for how long is your lease? 4 yrs with option to renew for another 4 years

If rental does your landlord allow pets? My announcement of my intention to acquire a pet on Nov 4 and was met with thunderous approval

Do you have a fenced yard?: Yes

Describe: 18 acres surrounded by steel picket fence, reinforced with armed security force. Addditionally, road in front of house is closed to vehicular traffic.

Where will your dog sleep?: Lincoln bedroom

How many hours a day will your dog be left alone?: None. Ever.

If you should become unable to care for your pet have you made arrangements for someone else to assume those responsibilities?: Yes

Whom?: Joe Biden

Please provide names of two references who can attest to your commitment and responsibility: ProfWilliam Ayers and Rev Richard Wright and 63,410,301 other potential references.

What training will you give your dog?: Canine Good Citizenship will be required

Will you agree to a home check by a rescue volunteer?: Yes, provided volunteer can pass s FBI, CIA and Homeland Security clearance.

How many hours per week do you work?: Based on previous holder of my job, approximately 2 hrs per day, with 112 vacation days per year.

Have you picked out a name for your dog?: We’re leaning toward Hope, but might consider Sarah or Hillary if we get a bitch

What characteristics do you want your new pet to have?: Audacity, Optimistic outlook. Large floppy ears.

Do you prefer a purebred or mixed breed?: Definitely a mixed breed

If your dog should become seriously ill will you be able to afford veterinary care?: Yes we can.

If you travel will you be able to bring your dog with you?: Yes we can.

Will you be able to maintain grooming requirements for your dog?: Yes we can.

He doesn't HAVE to get a rescue dog and I think it's kind of annoying that people started a petition pressuring him to. It would also be a good message if he got a puppy from a responsible breeder.

^^ I kind of understand what you mean but I think the thing is, if he adopted a dog it would mean GREAT publicity and awareness about rescue dogs

Buying from a breeder would only send a good message if he went on and on to clarify why he chose that breeder and what constitutes a responsible breeder - that would give the good breeders publicity - but I don't think that'd happen - as Prez I'm sure he will have a lot more to do

 And rescues need more public limelight --->

 Most quality breeders, if not all, are not overflowing with pups and they do not need publicity to attract buyers. Rescues and shelters DO.

 Buster!!!! LOL!  ...was met with Thuderous approval....thanks for the laugh!