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Paws for President: Where Pets Get a Vote!
06/25/2008 - By Kathleen McConahy
Many pet owners say that their pets are predictors of natural phenomenon like earthquakes and other disasters. What if pets could predict who will win the 2008 Presidential Election?
This fourth of July, pets will have their chance to make their paws count! The Barkery will host their first “Paws for President” ballot campaign.
Every dog in Lexington is invited to come to “The Barkery” tent on Vine Street in Lexington from 9:00AM to 6:00PM on the fourth of July. All dogs will get their chance to cast their vote for their favorite Presidential candidate. To make the event even more exciting, The Barkery will have Democratic Donkey and Republican Elephant gourmet treats for sale; all proceeds from the sale of these treats will be donated to the corresponding political party. Election results will be posted on PetsinLex the following week, so stay tuned!
For a little more information about the candidates, visit Discovery News who revealed the following about the pets of the Presidential Candidates themselves:
John McCain has perhaps the most diverse pet family the White House could ever see. McCain and his family own four dogs, including Lucy and Desi, named after the classic TV sitcom "I Love Lucy." They also have a cat, a parakeet and a bunch of fish.
Barack Obama and his family are currently pet-less. However, as rumor has it, Obama promised his daughters that after the election they will get a puppy.
Similarly if you wonder what kind of dog the Presidential Candidates most resemble, the Baltimore Sun reports the following:
John McCain = Pug
"They will do whatever it takes to get what they want, often using playful or clever tactics."
Barack Obama = Great Dane
Has "an appearance of being very noble and dignified" and "can be trained for protection work"
Make this election an election to remember by allowing your patriotic pup to cast his or her paw for President! We hope to see you on the fourth!
This article is contributed by Kathleen McConahy, owner of The Barkery. For more information, visit The Barkery online at www.thebarkeryandboutique.com or email Kathleen directly at Kathleen@thebarkeryandboutique.com.
