Do dogs in the White House influence politics? It seems the answer could be yes. This fascinating article explores how mixed-breed Pushinka may have averted a Cold War nuclear catastrophe in the early 1960s. And check out this thought-provoking YouTube clip: dog lovers for Joe.
You can’t fake a relationship with a dog, and showing unconditional, goofy love to a pet humanises even the most stony-faced public servant. Personally, I think the more pets in politics the better. Go Joe…
