happy all american pet day!
During President Kennedy’s time in office 21 animals lived at the White House.
Their pets included dogs, horses, and an assortment of smaller animals.
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“animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.”
george eliot
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credit: john f. kennedy presidential library and museum
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Aww, Beth! I love this photo and so nice to know the kids had fun in the Kennedy Family. Smiles and hugs, Robin 🌞
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i agree, robin and it is good to know. hope you are well –
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I see such joy from people with pets. I may, one day, have one again. I refuse to get a pet now knowing I would have to leave him/her too frequently.
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yes, you’re right colleen. it seems to be pretty consistent across the board. it’s smart to consider quality time with a pet before you take one on. why i don’t have a dog, have gone the cat route due to their love of independence )
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I may do an aquarium at some point for the mutual benefit.
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there you go –
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That one Kennedy dog could substitute for a horse if it had to left in a Massachusetts stable, Beth. Large canine!
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you are so right, mark!
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How lovely. The Shepherd in the back is sooooo gorgeous. My favorite dog. I just love them.
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german shepherds are great- my daughter has one and he is like a giant teddy bear
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Love this
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isn’t it great? i love their mix of creatures )
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Love George Eliot’s quote, but she never met my cat. He has PLENTY of criticisms, and he knows how to express them:)
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Yes, they do have strong opinions at times –
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Reblogged this on From 1 Blogger 2 Another.
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Ty
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I love this tid bit ad your blog. I look forward to following.
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thank you so much )
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Now that was a First Family – filled the house and hearts
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they certainly did
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ah, animals and kennedys….some of my favorite…PEOPLE! I love this picture…always have!
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good people. and animals. and yes, it’s a good one –
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I so agree ❤
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So true isn’t it?
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I wonder where they kept the horse.
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Must have had a stable nearby. Remember the horse w the boots in the stirrups backwards at his funeral?
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Powerful imagery. I believe that is a tradition for members of certain military branches and perhaps presidents and perhaps started with the cavalry, but that’s merely a guess. Kennedy was in the Navy. Beyond the Gun Salute I don’t know how the Navy honors their dead. I love the Air Force’s Missing Plane formation flyovers where a jet leaves the formation and soars into the heavens.
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Those traditions are powerful
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Wow, I had no idea that was the case.
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Yes!
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