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President Biden and First Girl Jill Biden on Friday welcomed their new cat, Willow, to the White House.
"The Bidens are excited to welcome their new cat, Willow, to the White House!" the primary girl’s press secretary, Michael LaRosa, stated Friday.
Willow, the Biden household’s new pet cat, wanders across the White House on Wednesday, January 27, 2022 in Washington. (Official White House Photograph by Erin Scott)
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Willow, who the primary girl named after her hometown, Willow Grove, Pa., is 2 years previous and has gray and white stripes. LaRosa stated the cat is a "short-haired Tabby."
Willow, the Biden household’s new pet cat, wanders across the White House on Wednesday, January 27, 2022 in Washington. (Official White House Photograph by Erin Scott)
"A farm cat from Pennsylvania, Willow made quite an impression on Dr. Biden in 2020 when she jumped up on the stage and interrupted her remarks during a campaign stop," LaRosa stated. "Seeing their immediate bond, the owner of the farm knew that Willow belonged with Dr. Biden."
Willow, the Biden household’s new pet cat, wanders across the White House on Wednesday, January 27, 2022 in Washington. (Official White House Photograph by Erin Scott)
LaRosa added that Willow is "settling into the White House with her favorite toys, treats, and plenty of room to smell and explore."
Willow, the Biden household’s new pet cat, wanders across the White House on Wednesday, January 27, 2022 in Washington. (Official White House Photograph by Erin Scott)
The information of Willow becoming a member of the First household on the White House comes only a month after the president and first girl welcomed their German Shepherd Pet, Commander. On the time, the White House previewed that a cat would arrive in January.
The Bidens acquired Commander in December as a birthday present from the president's brother James Biden and sister-in-law Sara Biden, in keeping with first girl Jill Biden's workplace. The canine, which was born on Sept. 1, will go by the identify Commander.
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Upon Commander's arrival, the White House introduced that the Bidens' German shepherd, Main, can be re-homed with household mates. The Bidens made the choice to maneuver Main after consulting with canine trainers, animal behaviorists and veterinarians, who stated the canine would profit from a quieter setting.
Willow, the Biden household’s new pet cat, wanders across the White House on Wednesday, January 27, 2022 in Washington. (Official White House Photograph by Erin Scott)
Main had been a supply of controversy for the White House after being concerned in a number of biting incidents since Biden took workplace, together with a string of eight days in a row during which Main bit a Secret Service agent. A minimum of one White House customer was additionally bitten by Main, in March, with White House press secretary Jen Psaki saying the canine "was surprised by an unfamiliar person and reacted in a way that resulted in a minor injury to the individual."
US President Joe Biden walks his canine Commander on the seaside in Rehoboth Seaside, Delaware, December 28, 2021. (Photograph by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photograph by SAUL LOEB/AFP through Getty Pictures)
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However the White House stated Main departing was not on account of a brand new or particular incident, saying the choice was made after months of deliberation.
The Bidens canine Main is seen on the South Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 31, 2021. (Photograph by MANDEL NGAN/POOL/AFP through Getty Pictures)
In the meantime, when requested in regards to the arrival of a possible White House cat, White House press secretary Jen Psaki joked she would make the announcement earlier than a nasty information day.
"I’ve been joking, although maybe it might be true, that we’re waiting for a bad news day for that to come out," Psaki stated of the potential for a White House cat earlier this yr. "If you see a tail wagging coming out of the briefing room, you’ll know something bad is about to happen."
Daily Post' Sarah Tobianski, Jacqui Heinrich and Michael Lee contributed to this report.
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