Pets are back: Bidenโs 2 dogs settle in at White House
The dogs moved into the White House on Sunday, following Biden's inauguration last week. Biden's predecessor, Donald Trump, a self-described germaphobe, does not own any pets and had none with him at the White House. โPets have played an important role in the White House throughout the decades, not only by providing companionship to the presidents and their families, but also by humanizing and softening their political images,โ said Jennifer Pickens, author of a book about pets at the White House. Among the stranger White House pets was Calvin Coolidge and first lady Grace Coolidgeโs raccoon Rebecca. But instead she got an embroidered collar with the title โWhite House Raccoonโ and entertained children at the White House Easter Egg Roll.
It's Major: Pets poised for a return to the White House
In a few weeks, Major, fellow German shepherd Champ and the TBD feline are expected to make the move to the White House. The arrival of the Biden pets will also mark the next chapter in a long history of pets residing at the White House after a four-year hiatus during the Trump administration. โPets have always played an important role in the White House throughout the decades,โ said Jennifer Pickens, an author who studies White House traditions. Among the stranger White House pets was Calvin Coolidge and first lady Grace Coolidgeโs raccoon named Rebecca. But instead she got an embroidered collar with the title โWhite House Raccoonโ and entertained children at the White House Easter Egg Roll.