Celebrate President’s Day With The White House Pets
Max here, wishing you all a Happy President’s Day! I have on my patriotic pet clothes, and I’m giving two paws up to the big guys on the Oval Office. But, on this day especially, my heart goes out to those “other” defenders of the dome. What better way to celebrate President’s Day than by taking a look at the beloved pets who’ve “served” at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue?
A Place Of Honor
Being the President’s pet is no walk in the park, I’m sure. Sharing their term in the White House, they’ve done their job by bringing comfort and a playful distraction from an often-times stressful job. That’s why they’ve got their own museum–a place of honor and pride for us pets! If you happen to be in the Williamsburg, Virginia area, stop by The Presidential Pet Museum for an up-close-and-personal look at life in the White House from a pet’s perspective. They’ve got tons of artifacts and memorabilia dating back to George Washington. Because nearly every President had a pet, the collection boasts over 500 interesting items. A fascinating tour for pet lovers, it was founded in 1999 by Claire McLean (former Presidential Pet Groomer) as a repository and means of preserving information, artifacts and items related to the Presidential Pets.
An interesting tribute!
Curious about what you’ll see there? Well, some of the highlights include:
- A strange portrait of President Reagan’s dog Lucky–made from her own hair.
- Photos and exhibits of famous pets, like the Clinton’s famous Buddy and Socks, and the Bush White House Pets, Miss Beazley and Barney. There’s already a photo gallery for Bo Obama!
- Not just about dogs and cats, you’ll also find out about some unusual Presidential pets, like cows, horses and an alligator!
Want to see more? Check out this video!
