First Pet: The Presidents and Their Beloved Canines, Felines and Other Four-legged Creatures Who Made Their Homes at the White House

First Pet is a pictorial history of the presidential pets that have made their homes in the White House. The photos are taken from the voluminous photo archives of the Associated Press. These images are joined by interesting facts and trivia about the famous first pets. This unique book also includes an introduction by Claire McLean, Founder and Director of the Presidential Pet Museum.

From the very beginning of the American republic animals - both domestic and wild - have been part of the presidency. Horses, bears, sheep, goats, dogs, cats, raccoons and even hummingbirds have taken up residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This book is for all animal lovers and history buffs, especially those who follow the lives of American presidents and their families. Readers will learn about the human side of the most powerful leaders of the United States and their caring, playful attachments to their animals; they will also discover President Obama's Bo, a black-haired Portuguese water dog, among the many pets featured and celebrated.