Over the Easter weekend, a carefully guarded White House secret leaked out: The Obama girls, Malia and Sasha, finally have a puppy. His name is Bo, and he’s a six-month-old Portuguese water dog. Just ...

Some White House animals had jobs. Others played a role in global diplomacy.

Former President Joe Biden and his wife Jill recently adopted two puppies from a Tennessee rescue – replacing the aggressive dogs they had rehomed after repeated attacks on White House personnel.