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Cat Willow in the White House in Washington: "Lots of space to sniff around and discover"
Photo: Erin Scott / dpa
»May I introduce: Willow!«: The First Lady of the USA herself has announced that the presidential couple has adopted another pet.
Jill Biden posted photos of the cat, which has gray tabby fur and green eyes, on Twitter.
Willow is two years old and comes from a farm in the state of Pennsylvania, the first lady's office said.
The cat is named after Jill Biden's hometown of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.
The first contact between the two was therefore a while ago: Willow made a lasting impression when he met Jill Biden in 2020, said a spokesman for the First Lady. The cat jumped onto the stage during an election campaign and interrupted Jill Biden's speech. When the farm owner saw the connection between the two, he knew the cat belonged to Jill Biden. Willow is now settling into the White House, "with her favorite toys, treats, and plenty of space to sniff and explore."
After the president took office, the Bidens brought their two German shepherds, Major and Champ, to the White House.
Champ died last summer.
Major made headlines for incidents involving White House officials, including biting a member of Biden's security team.
The dog now resides primarily at the family home in Wilmington.
Then, in December, the Bidens adopted a new dog, puppy Commander, also a German shepherd.
Jill Biden had announced many months ago that a cat should also move into the White House.
Pets are a long-established tradition at US government headquarters, especially dogs.
One exception was the animalless tenure of former President Donald Trump.
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