Biden Administration Welcomes Rescue Cat to The White House For The First Time Since 2009

The Biden Administration has welcomed a new member of the family into its home: A two-year-old rescue tabby cat named Willow.

They announced the news on Friday, January 28th, 2022, sharing photos of their new cat making herself at home in the White House:

According to ABC News, this isn’t the first time the Bidens have interacted with the cat. Back in 2020, Willow actually interrupted Jill Biden during a campaign speech she was giving at a Pennsylvania farm. The cat’s owner offered to let Biden keep the cat, and it seems they got the ball rolling on the adoption!

ABC News reported that the press secretary for Dr. Biden, Michael LaRosa, said, “A farm cat from Pennsylvania, Willow made quite an impression on Dr. Biden in 2020 when she jumped up on the stage and interrupted her remarks during a campaign stop. Seeing their immediate bond, the owner of the farm knew that Willow belonged with Dr. Biden.”

After Biden won the presidential election in November of 2020, they officially shared the news they were getting a cat in an interview with CBS Sunday Morning.

The news of their new furry family member came after the controversy surrounding the abandonment of their rescue dog, Major, and their gift of a new purebred puppy, Commander.

The last time a cat was living at the White House was in 2009 when George and Laura Bush lived there with India, a black, short-haired cat.

To reduce the number of suffering dogs and cats on the streets and those who are euthanized, it’s important to adopt instead of shop. Familiarize yourself with tips for adopting so you’re well prepared and read about five things you can do to help stop puppy mills. 

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