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- George Washington. In office 1789-1797. Vulcan, George Washington’s hound, once stole a ham from the kitchen right before a dinner party. Multiple dogs. Drunkard, Mopsey, Taster, Cloe, Tipsy, Forester, Captain, Lady Rover, Vulcan, Sweet Lips, Searcher, Madam Moose and others.
- John Adams. In office 1797-1801. The two mixed-breed dogs that lived in the White House belonged to First Lady Abigail Adams. Two horses. Cleopatra and Caesar.
- Thomas Jefferson. In office 1801-1809. Thomas Jefferson bought his dog, Bergere, in France. She had two puppies onboard the ship heading back to the United States.
- James Madison. In office 1809-1817. The parrot that lived in the White House actually belonged to First Lady Dolley Madison, not James. One parrot. Polly.
Sep 1, 2012 · With charm, wit, and compelling photographs, author Jennifer Pickens reveals how pets have played an important role in the White House throughout the decades, not only by providing companionship to the Presidents and their families, but also by humanizing and softening their political images.
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Most United States presidents have kept pets while in office, or pets have been part of their families. [1] Only James K. Polk, Andrew Johnson, and Donald Trump did not have any presidential pets while in office. [2] However, Johnson did take care of some mice he found in his bedroom.
PresidentPetsPortrait of George Washington Taking the ...Juno, Mark, and Satan [28] – dogs [key 2] ...Dick – mockingbird; [key 3] Dick was the ...Polly – a parrot that outlived both James ...BROWSE: 1789-1850 | 1850-1889 | 1889-1953 | 1953-present. No pets. White House pets during this era include dogs, cats, and several birds. President-elect Donald Trump does not have any pets.
978-0-615-58063-0. Five Stars (out of Five) In Pets at the White House, Jennifer Boswell Pickens offers a delightful series of anecdotes and photographs of our nation’s First Pets, creating an endearing volume that will appeal to animal lovers and presidential theorist alike.
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Sep 1, 2012 · Pets at the White House provides a spectacular view into one of the most historic homes in the world and all of its four-legged, beaked, and pawed inhabitants - from ponies, puppies, and cats to parakeets, sheep and even an alligator. Interest in presidential pets has risen with the importance, power, and prestige of the American presidency.
Oct 7, 2018 · While most First Families kept multiple pets, President Andrew Jackson was known to have only one, a parrot named “Polly,” which he taught to swear heartily. Through his first six months in office, President Donald Trump had yet to welcome a pet into the White House.
