What kind of dog is the Obama family going to get?

[rannmiller]

Well at least I heard they got the dog as a present so it's not like they went to a breeder or pet store to get him. I mean, if you're the president of the US telling everyone what breed of dog you plan on getting and while you're searching for it, someone gives you one as a present, you can't exactly send it back now can you?

[ChattyCathy]

I gotta say, I think they knew it was coming because he promised the "girls" a dog earlier than this and for some unknown reason it didn't happen. Could that unknown reason have been that they were getting one and one that has been trained.... hmmmmmmmm

[lorih1770]

I was very disappointed they didn't work with a Portugese Water Dog Rescue. They totally could have found exactly what they were looking for, it just may have taken a little longer. I also think using the "Gift" excuse was just that AND it also makes it look like giving pets as gifts is OK. And it absolutely is not. Boo to the Obamas on this one!

[rannmiller]

I'm gonna have to say with the new uprise of Somali pirates, the economy still failing, the war in Iraq still going on, immigration continuing as a huge problem, Republicans protesting taxes imposed on them by Bush, my finals coming up, graduation fast approaching and the job market shutting down, and my college savings money running out, the way in which the Obamas acquired their dog is one of the last things I think is truly important in the country right now.

No offense, and I know it's better to rescue than buy, but how many of us are jumping down the throats of other members and criticizing them for buying dogs from breeders? Did we all yell at Danemama for driving all the way to Nebraska to get Akasha, or did we all coo over how incredibly beautiful she is and tell her she got a great-looking pup? (no offense Danemama, I think your dog is gorgeous and I love the way she eats that chicken!)

As soon as Obama starts doing something I'm opposed to that really effects the country like approving breed ban legislation or shutting down public schools, or doing something to negatively effect animals shelters, or starting a nuclear holocaust, I see it as nothing to get too upset over. Really now.

Now if he starts to feed the dog Pedigree, SD or some other similar garbage, then it will be animal cruelty and I'll jump right on that bandwagon of being angry with him.

[ChattyCathy]

I'm gonna have to say with the new uprise of Somali pirates, the economy still failing, the war in Iraq still going on, immigration continuing as a huge problem, Republicans protesting taxes imposed on them by Bush, my finals coming up, graduation fast approaching and the job market shutting down, and my college savings money running out, the way in which the Obamas acquired their dog is one of the last things I think is truly important in the country right now.

No offense, and I know it's better to rescue than buy, but how many of us are jumping down the throats of other members and criticizing them for buying dogs from breeders? Did we all yell at Danemama for driving all the way to Nebraska to get Akasha, or did we all coo over how incredibly beautiful she is and tell her she got a great-looking pup? (no offense Danemama, I think your dog is gorgeous and I love the way she eats that chicken!)

As soon as Obama starts doing something I'm opposed to that really effects the country like approving breed ban legislation or shutting down public schools, or doing something to negatively effect animals shelters, or starting a nuclear holocaust, I see it as nothing to get too upset over. Really now.

Now if he starts to feed the dog Pedigree, SD or some other similar garbage, then it will be animal cruelty and I'll jump right on that bandwagon of being angry with him.

Hey Rann.... am surprised by your response. This thread is just a fun thread w/our opinions. We are all aware of the issues that face our nation, but, hey that's why I'm responding to these threads.... they are not political and have no bearing on our nation or national security. They only have meaning to me. When there's a political issue I don't agree with I will write to that person directly or write to the President or to my Senators, etc. or, if I want, I will join a political forum where there issues are heavily discussed. I like this forum because it gives me answers to my personal issues regarding my dogs or to others' issues regarding their dogs. And, this particular thread is about Obama and his dog. The responses are appropriate to the subject. If you don't like the subject matter you don't have to join this particular thread. I believe you have a lot to offer and I love reading your posts when I read a thread.

And, I too have a rescue dog and one from a breeder. I really don't care where someone gets their animals as long as they love them and take care of them. However, I will say again that I was disappointed w/Obama because he did say he would get a dog from a shelter/rescue and he didn't because he received a gift from Senator Kennedy. Just my opinion.