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I say Presidential, but more as a general term for the pets of world leaders.

I think they honestly make them seem more human, even if a lot of the times the pets are surrounded in controversy.
The most common pets are dogs of course, every President has had one or more.
There have been more dogs in the White House than their have been Presidents and their families combined - so I think that is interesting.

I think it's quite a lovely tradition honestly, be the President a Democrat or Republican - a pet is always a good companion to have, ya know?

There are some sad stories, some funny stories, some controversial stories, and some happy stories surrounding these pets and I think that only goes to show that - as hard as it is to believe - that politicians are people to (granted a lot of them a slimy and scum of the earth - but at least having and caring for a pet shows they not totally inhuman).

It's not just dogs though, there have been cats, birds, cattle, sheep, goats, and once a hyena and a few lions (which were gifts I do believe).


So, what do you think? Good idea to have so many pets, bad idea, sweet idea, should their be a limit on how many pets they can have, pure breeds or mutts, shelter animals or breeder animals?

I'm of the opinion it's good to have as many as you can handle. I'm an animal lover to the core, so long as the animals are well taken care off and get love and affection then I'm okay.
However... there is one major downside. Taxpayers are pretty much paying for any accidents that may occur with the animals.
Yeah, so, that's not good.

Anyway, thoughts?

List of Presidential Pets

Presidents are people too. Animals are great companions. We, as people, enjoy the companionship of animals.

I'm agree with you Nerd.
Presidents are humain and that's not extraordinary if they have pets. I don't think they make them seem more humain particularly if their pets are hyena or lions.
Who can have hyena at home?

Nah, I don't think it matters all that much Pets are cool, especially dogs.

I find it pretentious when they get pets just because.

Presidential pets adds a nice touch... Especially with the current Administration...

Although, let's take a break with the dogs!! Lets get some Presidential cats?

"There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief...and unspeakable love."
- Washington Irving