Willow, the Biden household's new pet cat, wanders across the White Home on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2022 in Washington. (Erin Scott/The White Home by way of AP)
WASHINGTON --
U.S. President Joe Biden and first girl Jill Biden have lastly added the long-promised cat to their pet household.
Her identify is Willow, and she or he's a 2-year-old, green-eyed, grey and white farm cat from Pennsylvania.
"Willow is settling into the White Home along with her favourite toys, treats, and loads of room to odor and discover," mentioned Michael LaRosa, the primary girl's spokesperson.
Jill Biden had mentioned after Joe Biden was elected in November 2020 that they'd convey a kitty to the White Home, however her arrival had been delayed. Final month, the White Home mentioned the cat would are available in January.
The primary girl named Willow after her hometown of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.
The short-haired tabby made fairly an impression on Jill Biden after leaping up on stage and interrupting her remarks throughout a 2020 marketing campaign cease in Pennsylvania, LaRosa mentioned.
"Seeing their fast bond, the proprietor of the farm knew that Willow belonged with Dr. Biden," he mentioned.
The White Home hasn't had a feline resident since India, President George W. Bush's cat.
Willow joins Commander, a German shepherd pet Joe Biden launched in December as a birthday reward from the president's brother James Biden and his spouse, Sara.
The Bidens had two different German shepherds, Champ and Main, on the White Home earlier than Commander.
However Main, a 3-year-old rescue canine, began behaving aggressively
after he arrived in January 2021, together with a pair of biting incidents. The White Home had mentioned Main was nonetheless adjusting to his new residence, and he was despatched again to the Bidens' Delaware residence for coaching.
The Bidens, after consulting with canine trainers, animal behaviorists and veterinarians, determined to comply with the specialists' collective suggestion and ship Main to reside in a quieter surroundings with household associates, LaRosa mentioned final month.
Champ died in June at age 13.
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