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Beccasooner
4 years ago
Yes, I think the publicity is important. Wonder when they will actually get a pet?
EddieWayne
4 years ago
My opinion is they should not get a dog if one of the girls is allergic. How many calls do shelters get from people that have adopted a dog or cat and want to return it because someone in their family is allergic?
Jason & Kandis D.
4 years ago
So in this situation Obama gets the oval office and the vice pres gets the pooper scooper. He needs to worry about the state of the nation and let his staff and family take care of the dog issues. Yes he hasn't offically been sworn in yet, but he is going to be the pres. There are bigger issues that he needs to get to. and as a 16 year Military man, I am wanting results. His campaign sounded great. I am for him. Just live up to what he promised.
Jennifer H.
4 years ago
There are plenty of hypoallergenic dogs in shelters - hope he gets a Bichon!!!
D'Ambra T.
4 years ago
I think the careful descion makeing and choosing to save a dog from a shelter shows alot about his character. I hope that he leads our contry the same way
Carol L.
4 years ago
What ever dog he chooses to get will be one that is suitable for his daughters, this should be the number one consideration when getting a puppy. I am sure there are many people on his staff checking into shelter dogs and if they can find one that fits the requirements it will be chosen.
Ruth W.
4 years ago
I think the best dog for Barack Obama to get is a Shih Tzu. They are relatively mellow, but when you want them to be playful they will come right to life and start being feisty. They are also Hypo-allergenic and shed like humans (a few hairs at a time). They are pretty easy to house train and can usually make it through the night without wetting themselves
Jaime L.
4 years ago
Obama getting a dog for his daughter in no way speaks to me. This is not a political thing and gives him no "boost" in my eyes as a leader. I work at a shelter and I love to see shelter dogs get second chances however, his daughter has allergies. He will more than likely not end up with your classic shelter rescue and instead get an expensive purebreed.
norap p.
4 years ago
These poor people will get negativity no matter what dog they choose. Everyone should back off and trust that they will get the proper advice and select a pet that will work well for their family. All that is important is that they choose well and take good care of their dog!
Dstrykr
4 years ago
Have you looked at his position on later term abortion where they pull the baby apart in the mother's womb or stick a needle in the baby's head head and suck it's brains out. How about his bill allowing botched abortion babies to be left alone to die (for however long it takes). What dog he selects or where he gets it from or just how adorable his family is, doesn't make him a good man, let alone a good president.
Chelsea
4 years ago
See, I woould look into his stance on abortion, but I really just dont care about babies :/. And we'll see what a good President he makes, won't we? I think you're jumping the gun here, considering how he has absolutley no presidential power yet. And since when did presidents determine laws on abortion? It's determined by votes. Bush, as a "born again christain" legitamitly believes the world is going to end with a bunch of monsters and devils and jesus sitting on a throne. And that dinosouars were around a few thousand years ago. I'd take a baby killer over a science denyer anyday. But thats just me, and thats the beauty of voting.
Susan
4 years ago
While it may not be the most important campaign promise the president-elect made, at least he's keeping his word to his daughters. I'm glad that shelters are having the opportunity to tell the public that all types of dogs are at shelters, purebreds, mutts, designer dogs, etc., all of them suitable for someone, somewhere, all just waiting for the right person to come along.
Brian K.
4 years ago
Maybe it's just me, but the fact that this is news-worthy really speaks to the ignorance of the average American.
No one seems to care that Obama has already said he's not bringing getting out of Iraq, and in fact he wants to bring war to other countries in the Middle East. Or that he wants to introduce compulsory military service. Everyone is just all giddy that he's getting a puppy. I know this is a pet-oriented website, and that the media is hyping this for all it's worth, but come on people.
Linda C.
4 years ago
I realize this issue is less pressing than international politics, but I do think that the decision will have an impact on the general public and where they decide to look for their next pet. Shelters are not the only resource for helping a homeless dog. There are rescues for nearly every breed out there - many of them hypoallergenic, and they could certainly look there for their breed of choice. There are PLENTY of purebred dogs at shelters as well, as anyone who has spent any time in a shelter knows. I hope they make the right decision and give a homeless dog a forever home, as opposed to going through a breeder.
Valerie121376
4 years ago
Hopefully he will rescue a pup/dog in need and not purchase a pure bred..... there are just so many shelter pups/dogs in need.....
Amanda P.
4 years ago
I think it is great that Presidential-Elect Obama has promised to get his daughters a dog to bring to the White House for them and even better that he wants to get it from a shelter. Also, those girls will have a completely different life when they move into the Big White House so a companion will be good for their transition.
Zeek M.
4 years ago
I think that it is a good idea to have pets in the White house, because being the president is obliviously very stressful, and pets help people calm down. I think it would be a good thing for animal shelters everywhere if the Obamas were to adopt a shelter dog to bring awareness to how great rescued animals can be.
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