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left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
Tue Nov 10, 2020, 02:28 PM Nov 2020

Meet the Biden's first pets-elect

Meet Biden’s first pets-elect, two impawsibly cute German shepherds, Champ and Major, who are bringing fur and fun back to the White House after Trump’s dog-free administration.

The Bidens got Champ as a puppy back in 2008, and his name refers to Joe’s dad telling his son “Get up, champ” when he was down.
And Major has already made history by being the first shelter dog to enjoy life in the White House.





Joe Biden’s Dogs Have Twitter And Instagram Accounts And The Content Is Wholesome
https://www.boredpanda.com/joe-biden-dogs-social-media/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Newsletter

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Meet the Biden's first pets-elect (Original Post) left-of-center2012 Nov 2020 OP
The first sign of normalcy lame54 Nov 2020 #1
For those on Twitter, follow them at: @TheFirstDogs catbyte Nov 2020 #2
Sent a message and got a response. efhmc Nov 2020 #14
I love this! StarryNite Nov 2020 #3
Love this too♥️♥️ PunksMom Nov 2020 #4
Lovely family! Bayard Nov 2020 #5
Lovely 😻 Meowmee Nov 2020 #6
Things will soon be well in the WH again Ferrets are Cool Nov 2020 #7
Now it will be POTUS, FLOTUS and DOTUS. Tracer Nov 2020 #8
there are 2 DOTUSes! burrowowl Nov 2020 #27
I just love the goofy smile on Major's face. AngryOldDem Nov 2020 #9
I love his owner's big goofy smile Sugarcoated Nov 2020 #41
Aw, puppy break! Good dogs, adorable dogs. crickets Nov 2020 #10
Hey Champ and Major: Blue Owl Nov 2020 #11
Even Putin loves dogs... Elwood P Dowd Nov 2020 #12
Who needs the Secret Service dragging Trump out of the White House... Chicago1980 Nov 2020 #13
Those doggies would lick him to bits not chase him. efhmc Nov 2020 #15
IDK... Chicago1980 Nov 2020 #20
That's all we need to get the usurper out --- just let Champ and Major in the front door!!!! northoftheborder Nov 2020 #16
Am I the only one that remembers Clinton's cat Boots? Doreen Nov 2020 #17
Socks was the cat DeminPennswoods Nov 2020 #18
I was standing in the shower when I realized it was Socks. Doreen Nov 2020 #21
The delayed reaction happens DeminPennswoods Nov 2020 #26
Socks the cat. GoCubsGo Nov 2020 #19
I realized I got the name wrong. Doreen Nov 2020 #22
I'm a Lab guy, but shepherds are amazing pups! 11 Bravo Nov 2020 #23
This is my 14 month old girl ismnotwasm Nov 2020 #24
What a lovely dog. My neighbor has a German Shepard named Gracie...the cutes dog. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #33
White House will soon have official Presidential doggy-do bags for first time in four years. KY_EnviroGuy Nov 2020 #25
Bipartisan Appeal -- I'm A Cat Person And I Think They're Adorable nt smb Nov 2020 #28
I have four dogs and and a siamese cat...God help me! Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #31
Bailey Warren has already reached out Brother Buzz Nov 2020 #29
Yes two dogs to control the squirrels - they are getting too big for their britches ribrepin Nov 2020 #32
My girl keeps the squirrels in check, at best Brother Buzz Nov 2020 #34
My little guy is only 12 pounds ribrepin Nov 2020 #39
The nicest thing about Bush II was Barney and Spot...I think the older dog was named Spot. Demsrule86 Nov 2020 #30
Trump has a pet. It's just hard to see. zackymilly Nov 2020 #35
Trump Has A Bunch Of Lap Dogs nt smb Nov 2020 #36
I'm delighted that one of our two First Dogs is from a shelter! CTyankee Nov 2020 #37
I LOVE these two dogs! ❤ 🐕 💙 🐕 💜 nt Raine Nov 2020 #38
Sic em on Trump when they meet! lolol, I bet he's scared shitless of big dogs Baclava Nov 2020 #40
Awww! What sweet puppers! smirkymonkey Nov 2020 #42

AngryOldDem

(14,061 posts)
9. I just love the goofy smile on Major's face.
Tue Nov 10, 2020, 04:21 PM
Nov 2020

I can’t see these pics often enough. They bring a needed smile.

Absolutely the goodest boys, those two.

Sugarcoated

(7,716 posts)
41. I love his owner's big goofy smile
Thu Nov 12, 2020, 02:14 AM
Nov 2020

looks like a "pinch me, I'm dreaming" grin, a look in his eyes like he's been given the most precious gift and he just can't believe it. He's had that look since the day the election was called for him

crickets

(25,951 posts)
10. Aw, puppy break! Good dogs, adorable dogs.
Tue Nov 10, 2020, 05:32 PM
Nov 2020

What a welcome change of pace for the day. I love our new first doggies. Thanks for posting this.

northoftheborder

(7,569 posts)
16. That's all we need to get the usurper out --- just let Champ and Major in the front door!!!!
Wed Nov 11, 2020, 11:42 AM
Nov 2020

He's skeered of dogs.....especially German Shepherds I'll bet.....

Doreen

(11,686 posts)
17. Am I the only one that remembers Clinton's cat Boots?
Wed Nov 11, 2020, 12:25 PM
Nov 2020

I know he is not a dog but other pets are mentioned and so should he.

GoCubsGo

(32,073 posts)
19. Socks the cat.
Wed Nov 11, 2020, 12:29 PM
Nov 2020

The Dumbya also had a cat named "India," who died a few weeks before he left office at age 19. He also had an assortment of critters on his ranch.

Doreen

(11,686 posts)
22. I realized I got the name wrong.
Wed Nov 11, 2020, 02:32 PM
Nov 2020

My friend had a cat that looked like Socks but his name was boots.

Demsrule86

(68,455 posts)
33. What a lovely dog. My neighbor has a German Shepard named Gracie...the cutes dog.
Wed Nov 11, 2020, 09:18 PM
Nov 2020

She is my buddy and I have to say hi to her when I leave the house...she barks a greeting to me everytime.

KY_EnviroGuy

(14,488 posts)
25. White House will soon have official Presidential doggy-do bags for first time in four years.
Wed Nov 11, 2020, 05:10 PM
Nov 2020

Let's hope these two don't find too many evil things buried in the lawn.

Lordy, I'm soooo ready for some normalcy in Washington and across the nation.

Thanks for posting these beautiful photos, LOC2012.


KY........... .........

Brother Buzz

(36,364 posts)
29. Bailey Warren has already reached out
Wed Nov 11, 2020, 09:08 PM
Nov 2020

Dear Champ & Major,Four years w/ no doggo in the White House. The squirrels now think they are in charge. Time to kick them out along with Stephen Miller & Kayleigh McEnanylove, Bailey— Bailey Warren (@FirstDogBailey) November 9, 2020

ribrepin

(1,724 posts)
32. Yes two dogs to control the squirrels - they are getting too big for their britches
Wed Nov 11, 2020, 09:16 PM
Nov 2020

My little squirrel controller chases any that dare to come in the yard. If he catches them, he just stands over them. He is a humane guard dog.

Brother Buzz

(36,364 posts)
34. My girl keeps the squirrels in check, at best
Wed Nov 11, 2020, 09:56 PM
Nov 2020

However, all bets are off when it comes to rats; she's a remorseless killing machine. Pearl the Wonder Dog is really, really fast when rats are on her radar. Truth be told, she actually hears them first, begins stalking them in stealth mode, then BAM, the deed is done. She's a small rescue Border Collie/Heeler mix, but we've come to realize that there may be a little rat terrier in her past.

ribrepin

(1,724 posts)
39. My little guy is only 12 pounds
Thu Nov 12, 2020, 12:57 AM
Nov 2020

I don't think he's ever found a rat, but the moles are dead meat if he can dig them up. Of course the yard suffers after a mole hunt.

Demsrule86

(68,455 posts)
30. The nicest thing about Bush II was Barney and Spot...I think the older dog was named Spot.
Wed Nov 11, 2020, 09:15 PM
Nov 2020

Barney was a little rascal and I always watched the Barney cam...And Obama's dog was just lovely given to him by Ted Kennedy...I love animals.

CTyankee

(63,883 posts)
37. I'm delighted that one of our two First Dogs is from a shelter!
Wed Nov 11, 2020, 10:23 PM
Nov 2020

That tells you a lot about our President, IMO. It's just a damn good thing that Joe is doing and continues to do!

I'm proud to be a Democrat (I never wasn't proud) and I wish I had a face mask that indicated that I voted for Biden. Hmm, maybe there's a shop with Biden merch...

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
42. Awww! What sweet puppers!
Thu Nov 12, 2020, 02:20 AM
Nov 2020

It will be so nice to have doggies back in the White House again!

I can't wait until he introduces them to Trump! I hope they go right for the crotch. Not that there will be much there for them to sink their teeth into.

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