Joy over first White House shelter dog reflects growing embrace of rescue pets

Joy over first White House shelter dog reflects growing embrace of rescue pets

MAJOR THE GERMAN shepherd spent his puppyhood in an animal shelter. In January, he’ll move into the White House.

After four years without a presidential pet at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, dogs are coming back. Major, who President-elect Biden and his wife Jill Biden adopted from the Delaware Humane Association three years ago, will be the first shelter dog ever to live in the White House. With him will be 12-year-old Champ, the Bidens’ other German shepherd.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2020/11/joy-over-first-white-house-shelter-dog-reflects-growing-embrace-of-rescue-pets/