January 19, 2021
The Bidens fostered and then adopted their younger dog, Major, from the Delaware Humane Association in 2018.
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Pets are coming back to the White House, and the new president s younger dog, Major, is making history when he moves in. This is just such a monumental moment for shelter dogs and rescue animals everywhere with the spotlight on Major s rags to riches tale, said Cory Topel, marketing manager for the Delaware Humane Association.
Major Biden will be the first rescue dog to live in the White House. He and his five litter mates were just a few weeks old when they were surrendered to the Delaware Humane Association in 2018. Because Major and his siblings needed emergency medical care, DHA posted on social media to drum up donations and potential adopters.
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The Bidens dog is having an indoguration to celebrate his role as the first shelter pup in the White House
The Bidens dog is having an indoguration to celebrate his role as the first shelter pup in the White House
Monica HumphriesJan 16, 2021, 04:18 IST
Joe Biden and his shelter dog, Major.Stephanie Gomez (Carter)/Delaware Humane Association
President-elect Joe Biden s dog, Major, is making history as the first shelter dog in the White House.
To celebrate, the shelter where Major was adopted is hosting a virtual indoguration three days before Joe Biden s official inauguration.
You can join the Delaware Humane Association s virtual ceremony on Sunday here.
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An “indoguration” has been planned by the Delaware Humane Association for President-elect Joe Biden’s former shelter dog, Major. The event will be held virtually on Sunday.
An “indoguration” has been planned by the
“Let’s celebrate the first-ever shelter pup to become First Dog and raise $$$ to help more shelter animals like Major live the American Dream!” the Delaware Humane Association recently announced on its Facebook page.
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Major will soon be the
first dog to go from a shelter to the White House. The Bidens adopted him from the shelter in 2018. The “indoguration” will be co-hosted by Pumpkin Pet Insurance and proceeds will support the
Ahead of the president-elect’s inauguration, the Delaware Humane Association will host an “indoguration” in honor of Major, the first shelter pup to join the White House.
Originally published on January 13, 2021 11:04 am
President-elect Joe Biden is set to restore a bipartisan norm upon moving into the White House: presidential dogs. The Bidens have two German shepherds, Champ and Major.
Major, in particular, has a wags to riches tail.
He ll soon be the first dog to go from a shelter to the White House. That shelter, the Delaware Humane Association, plans to indogurate Major on Sunday in a virtual ceremony. (People and pets alike are invited to attend.)
In early 2018, the shelter received a litter of six German shepherd puppies, including the future first dog. The puppies were in a medical crisis.