In Honor Of First Cat Willow Biden, Lets Take A Trip Down Memory Lane: Politicians And Their Pets

This week, President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden welcomed a new member to their White House family when they brought Willow home. Willow is a short-haired tabby cat, and she's named after Dr. Biden's hometown of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Politics aside, because that's not what we do here, we were absolutely gushing over this gorgeous little feline, and got curious about what other adorable pets have graced the White House grounds before her. We know that the Biden's also have a couple of dogs, but who else has been walking those hallowed halls throughout history? Thankfully, the internet can answer most questions, and we were able to put together a definitive list! These aren't all the White House pets that have come before, nor is it even close to half. But, we picked out some of our favorites, from the cute to the weird, and compiled them for you to enjoy. We've got a handful of Presidents with regular pets, one family who had a litter of puppies, and a few Commanders in Chief tending livestock on the White House grounds. Altogether, that leaves us with a hilarious compilation of Presidents and their pets that we just know you're going to enjoy. Plus, if you can't get enough of great content like this, you can subscribe to our newsletter or find us on Instagram!