generation ago, the clintons domestic politics sometimes meant socks the cat and buddy the chocolate lab competed for attention. the kennedys menagerie of pets included a pony named macaroni scotty, barney, and ms. beasley were loved by george and laura bush look, barney, there s your new little sister. reporter: the obamas made the introduction of beau a romping family photo op that s a good looking dog. reporter: these purr-fect companions maybe for a moment putting our divided time on paws kelly o donnell, nbc news, the white house. that s nbc nightly news for this friday thank you for watching i m lester holt. please take care of yourself and each other. stay safe and good night.