by Selene N.
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July 26, 2006

The First Dog Wasn't Adopted

April 14, 2009 12:33 AM EDT
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I am disappointed that the First Family did not end up adopting the First Dog. Instead, they made a donation to the DC Humane Society. That's not quite the same.

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Comments: 31

Janet "Jax" B. Apr 14, 2009, 12:34am EDT
I also think it sets a bad example to not get a rescue animal and get a pure bred from a breeder.
Amber C. Apr 14, 2009, 12:35am EDT
I was disappointed too. I really thought they would get a shelter dog. It's nice that they donated money, but it isn't the same.
Jennifer N. Apr 14, 2009, 12:47am EDT
I really don't see the big deal. Yes rescued animals need homes, but this dog WAS rescued from a home that did not fit him.

Purebreds don't often get sent to shelters and they could only have the water dog or a labradoodle due to allergies from one of the girls.

I think the donation was a nice gesture and it'll be used well.
Rick *Don Rico* J. Apr 14, 2009, 12:52am EDT
There are no breeds of dogs that are hypoallergenic.
Ron Jenkins Apr 14, 2009, 12:56am EDT
The dog they got was pre-owned, the owners returned it. The next step would have been the ASPCA. Just something to bitch about, I guess. How many dogs do you have from the shelters Selene? Five, six, twenty?
Melanie B. Apr 14, 2009, 1:16am EDT
Thank you for sharing with us at The Graveyard Hours
~Jamie W. Apr 14, 2009, 1:25am EDT
It was gifted to them, so I guess they weren't going to say no to it.
Selene N. Apr 14, 2009, 1:26am EDT
Ron - I have none, simply becasue I cannot afford the time to take care of a dog on top of a full time job, a part time job, and a toddler. If I were to get a dog, it will come from the shelter. And I donate too, despite not having any dog.
Jennifer N. Apr 14, 2009, 1:34am EDT
Rick, I've been told there are two in addition to the Obama's choices.

A poodle (which is at my son's school and he does NOT have an allergic reaction to despite other dogs giving him one) and Bichon Frische.

I'm horrid around dogs with allergies. I've loved on a bichon frische and not one sniffle. There are hypoallergenic dogs.
Brian T. Apr 14, 2009, 1:52am EDT
How many hypo-allergenic dogs will one come find in the shelter? One of his kids has allergies and to get a dog that will trigger them and only have to get rid of the dog in a month or two is worse than not getting a dog at all.
Sophie S. Apr 14, 2009, 2:07am EDT
The dog needed a home and they gave him one, that's all that matters. All three of our dogs were on their way to the shelter before we took them in, Sandy was going to be dropped off at the kill shelter if we did not put her in the car.

Just because you don't take the dog out of the shelter does not mean you are not helping a dog that needs it. As it was, none of the shelters here would let us adopt because we lived too close to a main street and had more than one child in the house.

All our dogs are loved and all of them live good lives and thankfully, none of them ever had to be placed in a shelter to get where they have been.
Dena Straughn Apr 14, 2009, 2:08am EDT
I think that there are certain traits that you get in certain breeds and that can't be dismissed. I also think it is lovely to take in a pet who needs to be rescued. In the end, its about personal choice.
Sophie S. Apr 14, 2009, 2:11am EDT
Oh yeah, since it seems to matter in this thread I donate to two shelters too, despite owning three dogs, a gerbil, a pond full of koi fish, working a full time job, a part time job, helping run the family business, starting a business of my own with my brother, raising twin tween girls and sending a third off to college.
A k. Apr 14, 2009, 2:24am EDT
I prefer to get a mixed breed dog over a high priced pure bred. i have found the mixed breeds tend to be better around kids. That is from my expierence anyways.
Selene N. Apr 14, 2009, 2:33am EDT
I think mixed breed is smarter too. I had one for 16 years.
Jennifer O. Apr 14, 2009, 4:55am EDT
We have two shelter dogs here.
Nancy * Apr 14, 2009, 7:55am EDT
I think it's pretty darn sad that now everyone who dislikes our president has to nit pick his life in such a way. Just sad.
Tammy N. Apr 14, 2009, 8:02am EDT
Our dog was rescued from a neighbor who was planning to take it to the woods and shot it! We love our dog!

Personally, I don't care if the Obama's dog was a shelter dog or not. It was an admirable goal, but as parents, they need to make the best decision for their kids. I was happy that he made a donation to the local shelter and hope others will follow!
The Militant Moderate Apr 14, 2009, 8:44am EDT
I agree. It was kind of disappointing.
I really don't see what the big deal is here with him getting a dog and from where-as far as I am concerned taking any dog in is a blessing, they all need a good home right? Making a donation was his choice and he didn't have to do that but he did and that is a great thing in itself too! Why does everything someone else does have to turn into such an issue anymore?
DesertDarlene L. Apr 14, 2009, 11:05am EDT
I didn't hear of this. I think that's a good choice. I have absolutely terrible allergies and I have not found one single warm-blooded animal that I don't have a reaction to. Yes, sometimes it takes me longer to get a reaction to some animals than others, but all of them aggravate my allergies in the end. So, it's probably good that they didn't get a dog.
Marilyn M. Apr 14, 2009, 6:49pm EDT
That would have been nice.
Lori A Apr 14, 2009, 8:06pm EDT
I agree mixes are smarter and have a more even disposition
Georgiana S. Apr 14, 2009, 9:41pm EDT
All very well to try to take the high road here people, but the girls are allergic and the chances of finding another PWD in a shelter are a long shot. how would they go to a shelter anyway? Counldn't take Melia, she would have an allergy attack looking through the kennels.
Give them a break!
TINA s. Apr 15, 2009, 4:07am EDT
thats good
Ron Jenkins Apr 15, 2009, 12:19pm EDT
Impeach him for such activity. HA!
Jodie B. Apr 15, 2009, 12:51pm EDT
Thank you for posting this to the Gimme 10!!! Group


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Missy Cline Apr 15, 2009, 5:59pm EDT
They made a decision that suited the entire fa,ily.

Thanks for posting To Points For Pleasure Place!!!
Kim J. Apr 17, 2009, 11:15pm EDT
And this post and the answers show the ignorance of people about "rescues". I have 3 pure breed dogs -- all German Wirehaired Pointers and 2 of them are rescues. All pure breeds have rescue associations for owner surrenders, etc. This dog has been rehomed twice--that's considered a rescue in every sense of the word.
Also, I wouldn't consider a mixed breed for the most part because I don't know what I'm getting--what problems are coming to the forefront?
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Jun 20, 2009, 10:07pm EDT

They mad a decison that the whole family could live with.
Beth - Doing God's work Daily J. Jun 20, 2009, 10:30pm EDT

Thanks for posting on Getting to 3000 Together

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