The Perfect Time for your Perfect Pet
One thing about the new White House residents that surely brought smiles to most peoples’ faces around the world is that the Biden family will be bringing their two German Shepherd dogs, Major and Champ, to live with them. Even more appealing is the fact that Major, adopted by President Joe Biden in 2018, became the first shelter rescue dog to live in the White House. This is welcome news for many pet lovers and particularly those who have already taken the step to foster or adopt a dog or cat in need.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals president and CEO Matt Bershadker said: “We’re thrilled the Bidens’ dog Major will be the first shelter dog ever to call the White House his home. This is a wonderful opportunity for people to see how fostering and adopting animals saves lives, helps animal shelters, and brings love and joy to families.”
It has also been hinted by President Biden’s wife, Dr Jill Biden, that they have plans to add a cat companion to the mix. If so, it will be the first feline resident since George W. Bush’s cat, India a.k.a. Willie. The re-introduction of four legged companions into the White House will certainly get tails wagging.
The act of giving a home to a rescue dog or cat has been given a great boost in recent years by high-profile politicians. In this country, when Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved into Downing Street, he made headlines with his rescue dog Dilyn, who was rescued from a breeder by animal charity, Friends of Animals Wales, before being adopted. He was moved into Downing Street in September 2019. Dilyn, who is a Jack Russell, has proven to be rather popular and has a growing following on Instagram, where his page has attracted more than 2,000 followers.
Prime Minister Johnson has not been the only PM to bring a rescue pet to Downing Street. Back in 2011, Larry the Cat, a rescue from London’s Battersea Cats and Dogs Home, moved into Downing Street. Although Larry never actually belonged to the incumbent Prime Minister at the time, David Cameron, and instead belonged to a civil servant, his story made great headlines as No 10’s cat, and he remained even after Cameron left. Larry is one of a long line of Downing Street cats, known unofficially as Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office. One of the most famous and longest serving cats was Humphrey, who was adopted in 1989. Humphrey was adopted after wandering into No 10 as a stray while Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister. He remained throughout the administration of John Major, and eventually moved out six months after Tony Blair won the 1997 general election.
Animal shelters are desperately in need of owners for the many strays that fill their centres. Covid has created an explosion of new pet owners, with many truly appreciating the companionship of their new additions during these difficult months. Equally, reports show Covid has also created a growing number of pet abandonments. These have occurred for a variety of socio-economic reasons, such as unemployment or a lack of preliminary research from owners.
If you are interested in re-homing or fostering a dog, ‘Rescue Dogs. The Essential Guide ‘by Perfect-Pets Books is a great place to start. Filled with essential information, the guide addresses the key points one should consider before taking in a dog and re-homing it. ‘First Aid for Cats. The Essential Guide’ and ‘Cat Care. The Essential Guide’ both offer a wealth of information for cat lovers who want to give the best care possible to their beloved pet. So, whether you’re searching for a dog or a cat, or even if you want one of each (and want to make sure they get on), Perfect-Pets’ most popular essential guides will help in your quest to make sure your pets are the perfect match for your family, and for each other.
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Lovely, I’m in!
A lovely post. We are in the process of having a new pet and this is full of useful information, thank you.
Great Competition, good luck everyone.