Washington: President Joe Biden has introduced the newest member of his family to Twitter – a pure-bred German shepherd puppy named Commander.
But the Bidens’ other dog, Major, the first rescue shelter dog to live at the White House, is to be rehomed.
The family decided it was best for the dog, not quite four years old, to live in a quieter environment with friends after some biting incidents.
Biden shared a photo on his official Twitter account of his new three-month-old male puppy with a caption that said, “Welcome to the White House, Commander”. He also released a brief video of him tossing a ball to Commander and walking the leashed dog into the White House.
Commander was born on September 1 and arrived at the White House on Monday afternoon (Tuesday AEDT), a gift from the President’s brother, James Biden, and sister-in-law Sara Biden, according to Michael LaRosa, a spokesperson for first lady Jill Biden.
His name appears to be a play on Biden’s status as commander-in-chief of the US armed forces.
But Commander is not the only new addition to the Presidential wing. The first lady’s office said the cat she promised more than a year ago to bring to the White House will finally join them in January.
Jill Biden said shortly after Biden won the November 2020 Presidential election that they would be getting a cat. LaRosa said this new pet will join the family in January.
The Bidens had two other German shepherds — Champ and Major — with them at the White House before Commander.
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Source: Philippines Alive
