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The White House just welcomed a new resident!
On Dec. 20, President Joe Biden introduced the world to a new first dog.
“Welcome to the White House, Commander,” Biden, 79,tweeted along with a photoof the adorable puppy running through the grass with a tennis ball in its mouth. The president alsoshared a videowelcoming the new pet (“hey, pal”).
Commander is the third dog to move into the famous residence during Biden’s presidency.
The president and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden brought along their two dogs,Champ and Major, when they moved into the White House in January. It marked the first time in four years that a pet had lived at the presidential residence and the veryfirst time a rescue dog called 1600 Pennsylvania Avenuehome. The Bidens adopted Majorfrom the Delaware Humane Association in 2018.
Commander’s arrival comes six months after the death of the Bidens' German shepherd, Champ. On June 19, Biden announced the pet’s passing, calling the 13-year-old canine a “loving companion.”
The Bidens' 2-year-old dog, Major, initially left the White House earlier this yea toundergo additional trainingfollowing a “biting incident” at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
A spokesman for the first ladytoldThe New York Timeson Monday that Major would be permanently moved to another home based on what the family believed was best for him.
“After consulting with dog trainers, animal behaviorists and veterinarians, the first family has decided to follow the experts' collective recommendation that it would be safest for Major to live in a quieter environment with family friends,” the spokesman said. “This is not in reaction to any new or specific incident, but rather a decision reached after several months of deliberation as a family and discussions with experts.”
The Bidens are still awaiting the arrival of a foster cat, per theTimes.
source: people.com
