7 Presidential Pets That Can Count On Our Vote

Although there currently is no pet living in the White House (for the first time in over 150 years!), animal companions are a regular occurrence in the presidential residence. The grounds have seen some very unusual furry, scaly, and feathery friends and, more than once, presidents have even kept their own private zoos.
Take a look at some of the most interesting and adorable pets that called White House their home!
Richard Nixon, 1969-1974
Benjamin Harrison, 1889 – 1893
Calvin Coolidge, 1923-1929
Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1993-1945
William H. Taft, 1909-1923
Warren G. Harding, 1921-1923
President Warren G. Harding and his wife, Florence, were big animal lovers. Their beloved Airedale Terrier, Laddie Boy, also served as a poster boy for the First Lady’s promotion of animal right issues. And yes, in case you’re wondering, that is a 1920’s version of a pet’s birthday cake.
George W. Bush, 2001-2009
India, a black American Shorthair, lived with President Bush and his family for almost two decades. Unfortunately, she’s been overshadowed by the family’s two dogs who were favored by the public and the media. Seeing the presidential feline’s Halloween photo, I can’t say I understand why she wasn’t a media sweetheart, honestly.

A proud mama to seven dogs and ten cats, Angela spends her days writing for her fellow pet parents and pampering her furballs, all of whom are rescues. When she's not gushing over her adorable cats or playing with her dogs, she can be found curled up with a good fantasy book.
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