A Profile Story on the First Dog

While many profile stories are focused on people, places or things, this story focuses on one of the most anticipated occurrences in President Obama’s term thus far; the arrival of the puppy promised to the young ladies of the Obama family.
The decision has been dragged out for some time now, but Easter weekend brought the leak that thousands of Americans had been waiting for. The breed is a Portuguese water dog and the pooch was given as a gift from Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. While the little boy came from a previous home with the name Charlie, Malia and Sasha renamed him Bo.
Bo was trained by the Kennedy’s dog trainers prior to his arrival at the White House.
This story is one that people of both parties can relate to. No matter how someone voted or what their views are on the President’s agenda, a dog lover cannot help but appreciate the excitement that the first family is facing with the arrival of their first family pet.

photo by Pete Souza The White House/WashingtonPost

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-obama-dog12-2009apr12,0,5902952.story