Champ and Major Biden arrived at their new home on Sunday, according to a spokesman for First Lady Jill Biden.
“The First Family wanted to get settled before bringing the dogs down to Washington from Delaware,” the spokesman said.
“Champ is enjoying his new dog bed by the fireplace and Major loved running around on the South Lawn.”
Champ and Major have joined us in the White House! 💕🐾 pic.twitter.com/R035YnavVo
— Jill Biden (@FLOTUS) January 25, 2021
The pair’s arrival ends the longest stretch the White House has gone without pets since the 1800s, with Donald Trump being the first president to not have a pet since Andrew Johnson.
Major’s arrival also marks the first time a shelter dog has made himself at home at the White House.
The two dogs may be joined by another furry friend soon too – Jill and Joe have previously revealed they plan on getting a cat.
As for when the kitty will arrive, Jill’s spokesman said to “stay tuned”.
And now some breaking news on #SundayMorning…
President-elect @JoeBiden and his wife @DrBiden won’t just be bringing their German shepherds, Major and Champ to the White House. The Bidens tell us exclusively that soon they’ll be joined by a cat. #sundaypets pic.twitter.com/KCkNV6jNpH
— CBS Sunday Morning 🌞 (@CBSSunday) November 28, 2020
