Joe Biden’s German Shepard Major is set to make history as the first rescue dog to reside at the White House.
Following a brutal race against President Donald Trump, the Democratic candidate won over 270 electoral college votes on Saturday, becoming the 46th President of the United States.
The 77-year-old will begin his four-year-term from January 20, 2021, as he moves to the White House with his wife Jill and their two adorable pooches Major and Champ.
The Biden family adopted Major back in 2018, after he and a litter of six other puppies received “life-saving medical care” after exposure to “something toxic in their home”, according to the Delaware Humane Association where he was rescued.
Joe told CNN at the time of the adoption: “We are so happy to welcome Major to the Biden family, and we are grateful to the Delaware Humane Association for their work in finding forever homes for Major and countless other animals.”
Major and Champ’s move to the White House marks the first time since 2016 that the president’s residence has been home to pooches, after Donald Trump became the first president without a dog in decades.
Following Saturday’s celebrations dedicated to Joe Biden’s win, many took to Twitter to congratulate the “dog-elects” on their new positions as “First Dogs”.
After four years of no dog in the White House, Champ and Major Biden will be moving in. AND Major will be the first ever rescue dog to be first canine! pic.twitter.com/D5JPkBXIMC
— Charlie Haynes (@charliehtweets) November 7, 2020
I just want to give a huge congrats to our dog-elects, Champ and Major Biden. We’re all really proud of you. pic.twitter.com/Sf5sV3xWcf
— Alanah Pearce (@Charalanahzard) November 7, 2020
Major Biden (left) is going to be the first ever Rescue Dog in the White House and his brother Champ Biden will be back to the WH. Omg. 💙💚🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/az66x7bjxt
— Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) November 7, 2020
This is Major and Champ. They are the dogs of @JoeBiden and @DrBiden. Champ has already been to the White House, but Major hasn’t yet. Champ can’t wait to show him around. Both 14/10 would be an honor to pet pic.twitter.com/Zwqmx7X6FB
— WeRateDogs® (@dog_rates) November 7, 2020
Ladies and gentlemen:
We have first dogs again. Learn their names “Champ” & “Major”. pic.twitter.com/jDZBtRQYld
— Eden Dranger (@Eden_Eats) November 7, 2020
…And we get dogs back in the White House! For 100 years until Trump, there was a dog in the White House. Bush, Reagan, Lincoln, Washington, FDR, Teddy, JFK, Obama…all had dogs. Welcome Champ and Major! pic.twitter.com/9Gq0AikiYR
— Billy Jensen (@Billyjensen) November 7, 2020
FIRST DOG-ELECT CHAMP AND MAJOR ❤️ pic.twitter.com/8UKowkhgOW
— Ana Breton (@missbreton) November 7, 2020
https://twitter.com/PxPOttawa/status/1325183193775894529
