Did Obama Break a Pledge to Adopt a Rescue Dog?

Okay, I voted for McCain, but am hopeful Obama’s presidency will be successful, and begrudgingly now believe maybe McCain wasn’t the best choice for the time.
This is a big-time nontroversy.
If there is a thread of hotheads complaining about Obama about this one, it will be a good example of ODS.
Bye!

“Okay, I voted for McCain, but am hopeful Obama’s presidency will be successful”
This is a matter of perspective, isn’t it? From what I’ve seen of what Obama wants to do to “succeed” (and thus be “successful” from his point of view), I do NOT hope Obama’s presidency will be successful.

Oh pitiful wingnut haters, has it come to this?? LMAO! This is what you’ve reduced too? Complaining about a darn dog?? LOL

tjp612
Thanks for illustrating my point so succinctly and effectively.

Are we still the land of the free? Well, I think so and the Obama’s have the freedom to change their mind. Besides they are making a contribution to Washington DC chapter of the Humane Society. This is so petty and juvenile and has nothing to do with politics!

Anyone who really gives a darn about what kind of DOG the family picks should have their voting rights stripped. They are clearly too immature and have their minds tied up worring with nonsense to have access to the power of voting.

The right wing screaming crowd needs to understand that the media’s unprecedented attention given to Obama gives and takes. It’s not necessarily a consistent plus. The dog adoption “controversy,” for instance.

“Now, the other guy, who by the way in this short amount of time is doing one hell of a job thank you”
I’d be curious to hear your definition of “one hell of a job”….

Rich folks, get rich folks dog. After all they are both lawyers aren’t they

He rescued it from the Kennedys.

“I’d be curious to hear your definition of “one hell of a job”"
I’ll give mine.
Under Obama the stim bill passed, as well as the budget.
Obama has made clear that we will not torture, that we will close so called black detentions sites around the world as well as Gitmo.
He has shifted the central front in the war on terror back to its rightful place of Afghanistan.
He has just rescinded the stupid Cuba travel ban that Bush put in place.
And apparently I am not the only one who thinks he’s doing a good job.
He job approval numbers are in the low 60′s.
The percentage of people who think the country is moving in the right direction has doubled since he took office and is higher than its been since 2007 (though still low).
Economic optimism is at a 20 month high though that is still low as well.

Just one more campaign promise/pander by Obama, who said anything to get elected — about much more than a puppy dog.
We told you so.

How can anyone believe a word this guy says? And, to defend him as well. Mind-blowing! How mindless some are.

Choosing a new canine member of the family is a complicated process and it involves the desires and opinions of everyone in the family. They will be the one’s living and caring for the animal. It’s a personal decision and really it’s none of our business. Give the guy a break!

The Obamas made a wise decision. They took a dog that was destined for either rehoming or a breed rescue where it would then be rehomed. They also put the best interests of their family above the animal rights folks’ interests. I own, breed, and handle in shows AKC-registered dogs. Portugese Water Dogs are not a common breed and very difficult to find. The chances of finding a purebred PWD in a shelter are almost nil. This family had many considerations, including the health of their children, in choosing a dog. The best way to get a dog with predictable traits is to get a REAL purebred dog from a reputable breeder who knows his/her dogs genetic lines.
Wayne Pacelle, who wants to eliminate all pet ownership and whose organization collects lots of money to help animals but spend very little on the projects they say they are collecting for, is making statements that he knows will keep him in the good graces of the AR folks and also make him look good politically. Notice that PETA, the group that kills as many as 90% of the animals they “rescue”, has no statement.
The Obamas did the right thing for their family. Mr. Kennedy knew a breeder from whom he had gotten high-quality dogs and worked with them to get the dog they wanted. THAT is how one should go about getting a purebred dog.
BTW, I’ve owned over 20 mixed breed dogs rescued from shelters in my lifetime. Those dogs are wonderful pets, but I’ve spent more on their health issues than on those of purebred dogs. Still, if you want a good pet and don’t care about whether you can predict its traits then a shelter dog is a great choice.

If you people are so concerned about rescue dogs, go out and adopt one..two..three..or more. That will show everyone what a wonderful upstanding person you are. Don’t consider The President Of The United States is doing a bang up job, just worry he didn’t go to a shelter to adopt a dog! Grow up! This country is in trouble, thanks to our last president. President Obama is trying to do what he can about that. Forget the dog and do something to help the country!

Just like everything else, he talks out of both sides of his mouth. Has a “spin” for everything. So Dem’s how is that CHANGE working for ya????

Jake – First of all Humane Society of United States is not connected in any way to our local humane societies. Wayne Pacelle has gotten himself into confrontation problems many times before. FBI has been watching them for awhile. Be careful.
Humane society attempts tp make blanket statement labeling all breeders into same category. Each local human society funded by each state is responsible for providing good educational programs, lease laws, etc in area they live. Our county humane society has good programs, and we do not have huge problem. If these societies are ineffective they need to take a good look at themselves and their programs. Each locality has it’s own set of unique problems that must be dealt with, but a can do attitude can do wonders.
FACT – Bo is neutered
FACT – Bo is a a six month old second chance dog. His first owner could not keep him. Because he was bred by well respected PWD breeder he did not have to go to a shelter. This breeder requires all dogs she/he/they breed must be returned if owner can not keep during dog’s lifetime. I totally respect and congratulate this breeder for conducting such an honorable breeding program. This breeder belongs to a dog breed club. And does have a breed rescue program within that club. When this breeder gets a dog back, if she has no one waiting for an animal she can contact breed club rescue for possible interested new dog owners. AKC dog breed clubs watch all club members closely to make sure they are taking their own dogs back. Peer pressue within club and breeder reputation is high. Screening process for dog ownership is lengthy and detailed. Very careful.
FACT – Obama’s daughter has dog allergies. Medically they could only get a dog of certain non-allergenic dog breeds that has AKC certified pedigree. Getting from a shelter would have been great, but dogs do not come with proven lineage, or AKC certified pedigree. Chances would be too high for incorrect information or shelter guarantees regarding dog lineage. This is a medical no-no. Welfare of Obama’s daughter and dog were of paramount importance. Obama’s had done all correctly and researched well for their own particular unique situation.
FACT – Obama did keep his promise, but had to consider his daughters dog allergies. Bo is a second chance dog. By some is a rescue dog.
FACT – Obama’s are giving to local DC Humane Society. Thank goodness for this decision. I would never, ever support Humane Society of the United States. Lately they have become more of a radical animal activist group with some highly questionable associations. I could go on and on, but won’t. Also some purported connections to despicable PETA, and animal terrorist groups suspected but not proven to date. Jake, I would be quite leery of this organization. Wayne appears to look great, handsome, well dressed and well spoken, and play the the public relation role well – but-but-but!
Go Bo!! Congratulations Obamas!! How exciting!!

Having given credit to Obama his role in the safe return of Capt. Philips, I hope I will be allowed to speak on this issue without being branded a right-wing ranter who hates the president. (But then, I’m insanely optimistic. *G*)
SDM makes a good point– it is perfectly okay to get a purebred dog from a reputable breeder, as the Obamas did, if that is your desire. And SDM makes an even better point by slamming the PETA folks and others rightly labelled Humaniacs who ride these hobbyhorses for the publicity and benefit themselves more than the animals.
However, I take strong exception to your suggestion, SDM, that one needs to adopt a purebred from a breeder when allergies are involved. Tatjanna writes dismissively that it is wrong to suggest the president should have chosen a shelter animal that “would make his daughter sick” and goes on to suggest that “Most shelters encourage people to NOT purchase a dog if there are allergies.” See, this is the sort of misinformation that limits adoptions. I have volunteered at a shelter for over a decade now and I can tell you that you are as likely to be able to find a hypoallergenic dog at a shelter as elsewhere. No dog can be considered immune from triggering allergic reactions, but it is true that some breeds and breed mixes, including the PWD, are generally far less likely to trigger problems.
The point is that Obama himself raised the issue and raised expectations. The point is not that we should be able to tell his family what to do but that we should be able to express disappointment when we suspect there is pandering involved. Perhaps he felt pressured by rescue groups– some of those folks can indeed be intense and persistent. But the time to say, “enough. My family will make a decision in our girls’ best interests and it’s not anyone else’s business” was when the matter first came up, when he kept talking on the campaign trail about getting the girls a dog. That promise to his daughters was a private matter that he did not have to share with all of us. But he made it public, he repeatedly mentioned it, people went, “aw, what a sweet daddy” and the interest in the dog to come grew.
Then, as Tapper points out, when asked about the dog after the election, he waxed eloquent about shelter dogs and “mutts like me” and didn’t simply say, “as nice as that would be, we’ll be going the certified purebred route out of an abundance of caution.” He was, as politicians are wont to do, trying to have it both ways. This is just a reminder that Obama is, in the end, an ordinary politician– not markedly different from other politicians. (that’s not a slam or a compliment, just an observation)

He didn’t break a promise. He never made a promise. He said it was possible they would get one, not that they would definitely get one. Besides, the dog is a second chance dog. Good Lord, let it go. The US is falling into crisis, and this you consider to be important?

” I do NOT hope Obama’s presidency will be successful.” You want America to fail? Why do you hate America?

What do you expect from a lying lowlife thug? but a least he rescued the dog from a drunk

I do not trust anyone who is pushing 50 and has never had a pet…especially when that person does have the desire for a full time makeup artist…and only got the dog because of lame public pressure.

You Utopians are so short-sighted, limit-minded. What a difference does it make to break a freeking dog promise??? It hurts nobody, creates no federal deficits, spied on no citizen privacy, and kept no state secrets.
Leave BO alone, which ever it is.

There is no such thing as the “DC chapter” of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).
HSUS runs no pet shelters. It has no affiliated shelters. Why does anyone listen to it?

There was no “pledge,” there was no “promise.” The Obamas said that they hoped to adopt a shelter or rescue dog, they said that they would try to do so, but they also pointed out the complications presented by their daughter’s allergies. That was made clear from the beginning.
This is a non-issue. The Obama girls were presented with a gift, and that’s that. End of story.

Maybe I’m a little more savy than Jake, but I’ve always understood what the word “maybe” means, or “I’d like to” ever since I was five and wanted an atari and my Dad said, “I’d like to….We’ll see.” Sometimes “we’ll see” would turn into a positive, sometimes it didn’t. Isn’t this something you’re supposed to learn in grammar school?

skinny dog–You Utopians are so short-sighted, limit-minded. What a difference does it make to break a freeking dog promise??? It hurts nobody, creates no federal deficits, spied on no citizen privacy, and kept no state secrets.
Leave BO alone, which ever it is.
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So apparently this is another lame dig at Bush. Obama is currently at war, hurting people on both sides, he’s single-handedly created the largest deficit in history (dwarfing Bush), can spy on anyone he pleases(FBI,CIA), and will take a million state secrets to the grave. GET A CLUE!!!

Obama doesn’t keep his word when it matters, so why expect him to on this?
Besides, how could anyone think that a pound puppy is good enough for royalty?

Why did animal rescue groups want the first family to go the shelter dog route? Because, for some ridiculous reason, many people are sheep and will do things in imitation of what they see public figures do. Michelle Obama wears what seems to me to be an unattractive, too small cardigan sweater from J Crew and the same sweater sells out. She wears a great little dress on the View and they can’t keep it in stock suddenly. Paris Hilton carries her chihuahua around in her purse and there’s a jump in interest in chihuahuas. If the Obamas had adopted a shelter dog, it would have increased adoptions of shelter dogs. Maybe that’s not a good thing, because people would not have been adopting for the right reason. But a lot of little dogs would have been saved.

There he goes again- another promise broken- and obviously this was the most important one.

Sarah, goodness, calm down girl! Go look at the home page here. The Obamas dog, or animal shelters in general, are (by far) NOT the biggest issue this country needs to be dealing with.
And, frankly, nobody cares if you “never have any respect of the Obama’s or Biden’s again.” If this is what you base your opinions on, it just goes to show how shallow and superficial your mind is.

FACT– the circumstances of that first owner are kinda of mysterious. The breeder is in Texas. The first owner was in Washington, DC. Then the first owner wants to return the kind of dog the first family has expressed interest in at the same time that the first family is ready to get a dog. Ted Kennedy knows about the dog, reportedly having adopted a dog from the same litter. So instead of going back to Texas the dog goes to Ted’s trainer and on to the White House. Do we know that the Kennedys still have Bo’s sibling? Or were they the original owners?

Denisea213, do you have any idea how stupid your “bHo” makes you look?
I guess YOUR parents asked you what you wanted your middle name to be as you came out of your mother’s womb?

Yep, it’s just another President FlipFlop moment here. Nothing new about that!

Denisea213, Obama said absolutely nothing about a shelter or rescue dog in his acceptance speech. What he said was that his daughters had earned a new puppy; he and his wife had previously said, in an interview, that they’d promised their daughters a dog, whether or not he won the presidency. However, he made NO promise or pledge about where the dog was to come from.
In other words, saying that you’d LIKE to adopt a dog from a shelter, if possible, is not equivalent to a promise or pledge that you will do so. Surely you’re adult and intelligent enough to grasp that?

I have 15+ years in rescue. A rescue dog is wonderful. Its not the right choice for everyone though. A responsibly, ethically bred purebred is also a fine choice. I have both, and frankly, so do many of my rescue comrades. My bigger concern is the myth of the “hypo-allergenic” dog. They do not exist. What will happen if the children are allergic to Bo? A mutt would have been a wonderful and powerful choice for the Obamas, but please don’t dismiss a responsible bred pedigreed dog as an irresponsible choice.

“Umm, who started both wars?”
Umm, if Obama doesn’t like them, why does he continue to wage them?
“Umm, who tossed out our US Constitution and decided the president had those abilities?”
Umm, if the constitution was “tossed out” by Bush, why is Obama pursuing each and every such unconstitutional measure himself?
And what is with this adolescent “Umm” stuff? If you’re going to use it for God’s sake don’t lead with your chin.

I sure hope that all the interest in the First Dog will inspire people to consider shelter animals. As I’ve mentioned numerous times, I volunteer each week at my local animal shelter. And those adorable, doomed dogs I meet there can tear your heart out. When I found out that more than a dozen puppies– yes, little fuzzy baby puppies– were euthanized last week because of lack of space at the shelter, I was heartsick. Even more, however, I get particularly attached to older dogs who have little chance of getting adopted. Of the animals brought into our shelter, 95% do not get adopted. That means they die. Yes, a large number come in sick or injured, but the majority of those who come in are healthy, normal dogs who just need good homes.
When will people learn to be responsible owners, to spay and neuter, to take it upon themselves to find new homes for animals they cannot keep? Nothing makes me madder than to watch someone come into the shelter, as I have witnesses dozens of times, to turn in a female dog with a whole litter of puppies. Dogs cannot practice birth control– it is their owners’ responsibility. I remember one sweet six year old dog named Coco who got turned in to our shelter this winter. The owner said, “She keeps having puppies and I am just sick of it.” So this poor homely older dog was doomed. The four puppies that were turned in with her did get adopted quickly, but once all her babies were gone, the dear thing was depressed and lonely and stopped eating. She spent all her time in the back of her pen, not even venturing to the front when potential adopters came by. Her plight really moved some of the volunteers and we really beat the bushes to find her a home. We managed to get her into a foster home and hopefully they can get her in good shape and find her a permanent home. But we can’t do that every animal, and I can’t bring them all home. (I wanted to adopt her but I already had 3 dogs and 4 cats, including an older cat with health problems who would not have tolerated a new addition to the family very well.) There’s a new Coco every day and most of them get euthanized.
The high number of animals that wind up in shelters is largely preventable. There are some areas where strict enforcement of leash laws and licensing and strong spay/neuter movements are effective and the number of animals in shelters is relatively low. In fact, our shelter has arranged on occasion to send a load of dogs to shelters in the northeast that actually wind up with waiting lists for adoptable dogs.
If all this talk about shelter and rescue dogs raises awareness to the point that adoptions shoot up, I will be very pleased. If you need a pet, please consider a shelter animal. And if you visit a shelter, please consider the older animals.

Posted by: Fascist Hyena: Umm, if Obama doesn’t like them, why does he continue to wage them?
Please go directly back to your 7th grade history class. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.
That response actually made me laugh out loud.

Jaylah, what on earth makes you assume that every single person who complains about the president is a Republican? Or that every single person who has anything negative to say is a “hater”? You seem pretty quick to spew some less than kind remarks yourself, by the way.

I have responsibly taken in & spayed neutured over 20+ abandoned dogs/cats over the years!! Many LEFT @ the vet my daughter worked! I only once PAID for a pet–$100 for a dalmation 3-month old puppy who had his metal collar so badly imbedded in his neck that the vet struggled to cut it loose!! So JAHLAH 11:12–what have you done?? Eleonora27-I only stated that bHo started the interest & even sat for an interview with Michelle about getting a mutt like him!

Moderate: Yes, older dogs are soooo appreciative of a loving home & family!One year we had a winter stray & he just loved to curl up with my 3-yr.old while she read books to him! Later, he was the best buddy to my young son, the 2 were unseperable!2-other older strays become my granddaughters “cuddle buddies”.

Well, it’s been fun but I’m turning in the for the night. But before I go– Hyena, you are my hero. Keep up the good work. And Denisea, God bless you. What you have done for animals is awe-inspiring. And Sarah, your passion is a good thing. Don’t let the grumpy ones get you down.

@Moderate 11:41:41 pm,
Thanks for posting this great comment.
To Denisea 213 too.
I’m glad we have some animal lovers like you .
I rescues many animals also.
If not us who else.

All the right-wingers are constantly preaching family values this and family values that while trying to often legislate morality. Obama did what was in the best interest of his daughter – for that, he should be applauded yet you chose to denigrate him.
You can’t see that through your hate colored glasses. I have a child with severe allergies so knowing the exact line of the dog is important to minimize allergic reactions. Give the man a break and grow the hell up.

He chose this Portuguese water dog in order to minimize the allergic reaction to his daughter.
You meant, you can’t find any kind of dog at any shelter to minimize the allergic reaction?
None???

THANK YOU moderate & catleya!!You lifted my spirits!! If only SOME people could live peacefully together as my cats & dogs do! Animals face a daily struggle, made worse by economy,loss of interest, abuse & by PEOPLE breeding for money!

“You meant, you can’t find any kind of dog at any shelter to minimize the allergic reaction?
None???”
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Unfortunately, dogs at a shelter don’t have a history that comes with them. You are assuming they are purebred, but have no idea what part of the country the dog was bred in and with what type of environmental situation that could exacerbate allergy symptoms.
Unless you are and Allergist, I suggest staying away from this.

really? we’re angry about this?
Posted by: disappointed | Apr 14, 2009 1:08:14 AM
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Apparently, some people are totally bent out of shape while conveniently forgetting the adorable purebred Scottish Terriers Barney and Miss Beasley from the previous administration.

@Moderate 11:41:41 pm,
Thanks for posting this great comment.
To Denisea 213 too.
I’m glad we have some animal lovers like you .
I rescues many animals also.
If not us who else.
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Me too!! 4 dogs total, German Shep from the pound, Aussie from a Humane Society, Pitbull a stray and a Rottie acquired from a friend.
All great dogs, very obedient and loyal. Good dogs are a blessing.

Public interest in this story occured since he announced it in Nov.2008 & it is now April 2009!! Some people are adament about a breed & only “their” breed & I guess his “dragging” out getting a dog caused this!If they had just surprised the girls with a dog,it would have been a done deal & THEN after the fact people would have discussed it!

A dog is a dog, shelter or not. why do we always have to find something nagative to say about any actions taken by this family. it all started with finding the right schools for the girls. private or public? who cares!
They never promised to get a shelter dog. i think they suggested it was a possibility but maintained it had to be compartable with their girls.

Dear Jack,
Who cares?
Sincerely, Angie

Yes: There are more important stories out there then the “dog story” like Obama thinking about dropping the USA demand that Iran shut down it’s nuclear program. Yes: It’s their dog and they should be the ones who decide where they get their dog. Yes: it wasn’t a clear cut promise to get a shelter dog. But on the other hand, the other elements of the media and Obama himself has made this a major story. Although it’s Obama’s decision, he should be setting an example by taking a dog from the shelters. The part in this story about breeding mills is real and many dogs are killed because they don’t meet the standards of these illegal mills. All that said, I don’t think it’s the end of the world because Obama didn’t get a sheltered dog, it just makes him more like a typical politician.

He indicated that he would prefer to get a shelter/rescue dog. At the time of that statement, I saw quite a few logistical problems with that statement.For one thing, the Obamas would have to open up their personal lives to a great deal of scrutiny. No aspect of your life is too small a detail for a rescue/shelter group to examine. Obama’s wife and children have already had their lives turned upside down (no matter what the side benefits), and they would be relying on the discretion of the group’s volunteers, who are not trained in security issues. Not an appetizing prospect. The odds are that in going through a shelter/rescue organization, the Obamas would have had to give up even more of their control over their personal details to people they don’t know (not appetizing for parents of famous tweens) or the organization would have to relax some of its rules, resulting in accusations of special treatment or the expectation from all would-be adopters that the group’s rules can be bent.
Plus, they needed a very specific kind of dog. Hypo-allergenic, and not too many issues. This dog will be in the media spotlight, and it has to be of the temperament that it can withstand the crowds, camera flashes, noise and whatnot. That’s a lot to ask of an animal, and to demand it of a dog that may have come from an abusive or poorly socialized situation would frankly be cruel. Moreover if this dog could not withstand these things and bit someone or didn’t play along, it could damage the rescue/shelter movement irreparably. If this dog doesn’t work out in this highly specific and potentially stressful situation, it just will be a poor match and go back to the breeder. A shelter dog that didn’t work out would have caused an uproar.
The Obamas got a dog from a reputable breeder via a trusted friend. One can ask no more of them then that.

Oooooo, Obama broke a “promise”!
He didn’t want a dog. It was all a campaign trick that backfired on him.
Everyone steps right up to the trough the master filled for them. Feeding on this garbage keeps attention off what’s really going on, deeper even than the endless wars and the economy.
Try something spicier…like HR 1444 or the free cellphone program for welfare recipients. Social engineering and our tax dollars at play.
Never mind, you just keep up the partisan babbling like the master wants you to. It’s easier than thinking.

Amy: are you aware that this dog had been previously adopted out, and then returned to the shelter by the owner? In my mind the Obama girls received an unwanted dog. In my mind this consitutes “rescue.”

I know we all wanted the Pres to adopt, but given that we are talking about the White House, that is all but impossible.
The key is hypoallergenic and good with kids. Super, super, super hard to find.
My wife and I had two criteria: Non-allergenic (she teaches music in our home) and good with kids. Same as the president. We settled on Wheaten, Standard Poodle or Standard Schnauzer, all because we did not want a small dog around kids. I was completely committed to rescuing – I had rescued my previous dog. We searched nationally for any of the three breeds for six months. Zero, zippo, nada.
After nine months, we gave up and bought a Wheaten puppy from a breeder.
BTW, my sister’s small rescue terrier later bit my daughter in the face while she was crawling.
Rescue advocates, I hear your pain. But your expectations are unreasonable.

Carl, the point I was making was that this was NOT an unwanted dog. PWD are trendy (even before the First Family got one) and relatively rare. This dog would have been snapped up by someone else from the breeder– it was not rescued.
Not selecting a rescued dog is one issue and I have no problem with the Obamas getting a dog from a breeder. I’m not an anti-breeder activist type, not at all. (My beef has been on the political nature of pandering to the rescue/shelter crowd and then not carrying through). But trying to label Bo a rescue dog to satisfy those who wanted to see a shelter adoption is a different issue. Don’t buy the spin. Bo seems to be a lovely, adorable animal who will bring much love to the First Family. But he is not a rescue

BTW my sister’s small rescue terrier later bit my daughter in the face while she was crawling. Posted by Dollared 12:11:59 PM.
Dollared,
When you have a pet either cat, dog or whatever never let your baby alone with your pet.
It doesn’t matter they come from a shelter or any breeder.
You have to introduce your pet to your baby and show your pets that they are not forgotten.
Some pets will get jealous of a new born baby or new family member.
My sister’s cocker spaniel used to play with my niece when she was 1 year old and this dog came from a shelter.

The dog probably has a chip. I think it needs to be put on a diet already. Yikes! Hello Secret Service, see your new duty..walk the dog, feed the dog, groom the dog, scan the dog.

Perfect designer dog for the family that has designer pizza delivered from St. Louis, an entourage of 500 for their Grand Tour of Europe and a full-time make-up artist for mom when she travels.
Elites get an elite dog. Mutts are for the working joe.

Iam sadden to see what dog he got .I wish he could watch a video of puppy-mills. I am hoping he will do something to end this .And all the cruelty to poultry industry the beef industry .This country needs to clean up its act on the way animals are treated in england germany they dont treat them like that .Its become against the law to dock tails and crop ears. wake -up peolpe animals feel to.