A Place to Bark and Meow -- Animal Rescue Blog by Bernie Berlin

Monday, December 01, 2008

The Perfect Rescued Puppy for: The Obama Family

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams"

-Eleanor Roosevelt

"IT'S TIME FOR CHANGE-

IT'S TIME TO PUT A SHELTER DOG IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!"

Yes, I am being silly, but hey why not!!!

Life is about having fun & doing positive things..
That's what we try to do here everyday:)

Barack Obama promised in his presidential acceptance speech to get his daughters a puppy and this is where our story begins...

A few weeks ago, I had an opportunity to send my 2 puppies, to participate in the search for the Obama puppy on television. This was via Anti Cruelty Society in Chicago.
I love them and have a wonderful working relationship with them.
Unfortunately I was on the road, away from home, it was last minute & I couldn't get back on time, to get my dogs there. I was disappointed, but am a firm believer that if things are meant to be they happen.

With that being said, I am creating my own opportunity & am putting our rescued puppy out in this public forum for their consideration. My hope is that the Obama family will see this post via the web.

I've tried to find contact info, where I could send them a private note, but with no luck.

Sooo, I have to believe someone, will know someone, will know someone & let them know!!!

Based on the credentials needed to be the Obama puppy, we nominate:

"Bean" to be the First Dog of the United States of America.

To our President-Elect Obama, Mrs. Obama & most of all Malia & Sasha, I respectfully present to you...

Our sweet rescued Schnauzer "Bean". She is a 12-14 week old purebred puppy.

She was rescued with her 2 other sisters and 7 other adult Schnauzers.

Wonderful calm personality, loving, snuggley, sweet & non shedding.
Her color is black, but will most probably change with time to Silver.

We named her "Bean" because when you look at her she looks like a little jellybean.
Round, wiggly, gentle & full of kisses. Follows you everywhere you go.

I believe she meets all the criteria you are looking for: she is hypoallergenic & a rescued dog.

Here are just a few pictures, it is very difficult to photograph a black dog.

The pictures don't do her justice, she is much cuter in person!!!

Her hair is long now & she will be going in for her first haircut this week.

As the President-Elect said: "A lot of shelter dogs are mutts, like me".
"So whether we're going to be able to balance those two things, I think, is a pressing issue on the Obama household."

As fate would have it, "A Place To Bark" has the dog they are looking for.

Now we just have to somehow get the Obama family to notice!!

"Bean" does have an approved home already, but they have agreed to allow me offer her to the Obama family.

The adoptive family believes a positive example is important & they would adopt another dog if the opportunity was available for Bean to go to the White House.

We are willing to potty train and hold her until the President-Elect Obama & his family are settled in the White House.

I could hand deliver her when after they settle into the White House and visit with Claudine since she lives in D.C.

So as with all things in my life, I believe creating your own opportunities is key...

Dreaming, believing, working hard towards a goal, envisioning it & making it real, that is what life is about!! I know it's a long shot, but I believe in miracles:)

You ask why us?? Why not one of our dogs!!!

It's all about making the dream real & I think this upcoming year is going to be all about making lots of dreams real!!!

If you believe "Bean" should be the First Rescued Dog for the Obama family, please leave a comment. If you have never commented here before, now is the time.

The larger the number of comments, the better chance she will get noticed!!

An experiment of sorts in the power of people, so to speak:)

A simple "I vote for Bean" or "Bean has my vote" will do!!!

Labels: Obama Puppy

:: posted @ 11:42 PM by Bernie Berlin::

COMMENTS:

BEAN! How cute is Bean?! Bean is definitely my pick for First Dog! Absolutely adorable and meets all of the qualifications. I'll repost a link to this on my blog and Twitter!

Good luck!

Cheers,
Madge

# posted by

Margot Potter : December 02, 2008 1:06 PM

I think Bean would be ideal for our new First Family.

# posted by

Stephanie : December 02, 2008 1:15 PM

Send Bean to the White House!!!

# posted by

jzr : December 02, 2008 1:23 PM

Awww, how adorable! I vote for Bean for President Dog! Go Bean!

# posted by

Contessa Kris : December 02, 2008 1:36 PM

I vote for Bean!!! My husband and son also say GO BEAN!

SAY YES to BEAN!

# posted by

Kelly Kilmer : December 02, 2008 1:38 PM

let's "Bean her up, Mr. Scott" right to the White House, bloggers!

Spreading the word....!

edie

# posted by

Edie : December 02, 2008 1:39 PM

Perfect for them!

# posted by

Lindsey : December 02, 2008 1:41 PM

oh definitely - Bean is the perfect candidate: "VOTE for BEAN"
kecia

# posted by

kecia deveney : December 02, 2008 1:46 PM

VOTE FOR BEAN VOTE FOR BEAN
BEAN FOR OBAMA BEAN FOR OBAMA
a shelter dog deserves the white house!!!
-Ellie

# posted by

ELLIE : December 02, 2008 1:59 PM

Awww good luck Bean! I will definitely blog about this in my blog! :)

# posted by

Auntie Dis : December 02, 2008 2:17 PM

Go Bean Go.

Yes We can!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 02, 2008 2:18 PM

Yes! Bean for Bam!

# posted by

Sue : December 02, 2008 2:42 PM

I canvased for Obama and I can canvas for Bean, too! I vote to put Bean in the White House. I think it's great that the Obamas are willing to adopt a shelter dog and raise public awareness of the issue of adopting pets who need homes. It's a great example to set. It shows that they care for the animals and have principles and generosity. I hope they do pick one of your dogs!

# posted by

Dieverdog : December 02, 2008 2:43 PM

go bean! you can do it!!

# posted by

claudine hellmuth : December 02, 2008 2:47 PM

Bean is so cute! I vote for Bean! - although I think Bean would be the perfect dog my mom is looking for ;)

# posted by

KnittyMel : December 02, 2008 2:49 PM

I vote for Bean in the White House!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 02, 2008 2:58 PM

Having personally met and cuddled Bean I can say that without a doubt she IS the perfect "First Dog" for the "First Girls"! My vote is for Bean! Dream big indeed. Without that we go nowhere.
President Elect Obama, please consider Bean to be on the team.

# posted by

Val : December 02, 2008 3:06 PM

Can someone get this to the media? Bean should be in!!! Bean for First Dog!!!!

# posted by

Unknown : December 02, 2008 3:18 PM

Bean is perfect for First Dog! What a cutie & the First Family would love her. I vote for BEAN for First Dog!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 02, 2008 3:34 PM

Bean gets my vote!!

# posted by

Leah : December 02, 2008 3:34 PM

Go Bean!

# posted by

edina : December 02, 2008 3:53 PM

Aww! We vote for Bean as well!!

# posted by

Erin : December 02, 2008 3:59 PM

Bernie, don't be surprised if you hear from Nashville media. I sent a bunch of emails with link to your blog. Gotta love the internet. Let's hope for a landslide victory for Bean!!!!

# posted by

Unknown : December 02, 2008 4:23 PM

Yay Bean! Good luck!!!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 02, 2008 4:26 PM

Sounds like a good fit! Bean is adorable!

# posted by

DJ : December 02, 2008 4:44 PM

Bean has my vote too! I'll keep promoting this too!

Give bean a lil rub for me!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 02, 2008 5:23 PM

My vote goes to Bernie's Baby Bean.

# posted by

sf : December 02, 2008 5:27 PM

Bean would look great in the white house, go Bean!!

# posted by

pinkglitterfae : December 02, 2008 5:36 PM

oh how cute & cuddly!! Sweet little Bean has my vote!!

xo ~Bella

# posted by

Anonymous : December 02, 2008 5:44 PM

We sent Obama to the White House, right?

We can send Bean there too!

I think the Obama family would love Bean and I think Bean would love their family!

~I VOTE FOR BEAN!~

# posted by

Anonymous : December 02, 2008 5:56 PM

Bean needs to go to the white house, definitely. She's lovely.

# posted by

Anonymous : December 02, 2008 6:14 PM

I say "yes" for Bean! how could you resist that cute little face! Perfect size for new pet owners too! easy for walks!!!!
yay Bean!

# posted by

kathy n : December 02, 2008 6:20 PM

My VOTE goes to bean for the WHITE HOUSE 2009!!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 02, 2008 6:54 PM

Bean's the one!!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 02, 2008 7:51 PM

I vote YES for Bean!

# posted by

TheFragrantElf : December 02, 2008 7:59 PM

I helped vote Obama into the White house, and I'd love to see Bean get a chance too!

# posted by

Jadielady : December 02, 2008 8:01 PM

My vote is now posted for Bean for the White House. She is a perfect fit.
Renee

# posted by

Renee Troy : December 02, 2008 8:47 PM

Bean would be perfect! Say YES to Bean!

# posted by

Katt : December 02, 2008 9:00 PM

If the Obamas don't want Bean I'll take Bean. What a cutey pie!

But YES! Bean is the perfect White House dog!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 02, 2008 9:03 PM

Casting my vote for BEAN as "First Dog", I'll happily come with you and help deliver said pup to the White House. Thanks for all you do for our furry friends.

Donna Cook
bonniebluedenim

# posted by

bonniebluedenim : December 02, 2008 10:57 PM

Mr President, "Bean" too has come from humble beginnings... isn't it great that in America, even a dog can dream big! Won't you give hope to all of the rescued dogs out there? Please consider "Bean" and give Bean a forever home.
On a side note...I believe in YOU Barack!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 02, 2008 11:03 PM

hey....go read about margaret here: http://rollingdogranch.typepad.com/rolling_dog_ranch_animal_/page/2/. maybe they would publish something about your bean!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 02, 2008 11:13 PM

I vote for Bean! Yay!

# posted by

Karina : December 03, 2008 12:05 AM

I vote for Bean!! Yay!

# posted by

Karina : December 03, 2008 12:06 AM

I vote for Bean! Yay!

# posted by

Karina : December 03, 2008 12:07 AM

Bean for the white house dog!

Go bean!

Terra

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 6:50 AM

Send Bean to the White House! Bean is so adorable and a beautiful dog. Bean is destined to be the part of the First Family. Sasha and Malia will love her.

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 7:24 AM

Bean has my vote.

# posted by

Ritz : December 03, 2008 8:19 AM

Yes Bean has my vote! Go Bean!

# posted by

Kim Rae Nugent : December 03, 2008 9:01 AM

I can't imagine anything better than to have Bean in the white house. It would create such a statement about rescuing and hopefully be a benefit to you grand cause ... which is what i hope and pray for the most! God bless you many times over Bernie!

# posted by

Sharon Margiotta : December 03, 2008 9:09 AM

Bean to the White House!

# posted by

Jeanne : December 03, 2008 9:15 AM

You make a great case and I agree, Bean would make a perfect Presidential pooch!

# posted by

Jen McClurg : December 03, 2008 9:17 AM

I vote for Bean!!!

# posted by

Maija : December 03, 2008 9:35 AM

Bean is the Obama's best bet!!

SaraFimm

# posted by

Unknown : December 03, 2008 9:41 AM

I vote for Bean!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 10:31 AM

Go Bean all the way to the white house!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 10:40 AM

Bean for First Dog!

# posted by

Sandcat : December 03, 2008 12:12 PM

Beanie Baby all the way Me and gigi and pooh vote for BEAN!

# posted by

suzi blu : December 03, 2008 12:30 PM

Here are their business office addresses, maybe a letter with a stamped paw print signature from Bean would do the trick?

Barack Obama
1013 E 53rd St
Chicago, IL 60615-4311

Michelle Obama
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637-1447

# posted by

luanne : December 03, 2008 12:49 PM

Hi Bernie!
Vote for Bean!!
Here is some info regarding contacting President-Elect Obama:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2352363_contact-barack-obama.html
I will email this to you as well.
xoxooxo
Susan Chong
beegsmachine@yahoo.com

# posted by

SC-The Artful Mama : December 03, 2008 12:56 PM

Bernie, I contacted ABC 7 news in Chicago, and am rallying the troops at PAO (paperartistsonline.com)to contact everyone in their area! We'll get him there!

# posted by

luanne : December 03, 2008 1:07 PM

I vote for Bean as the White House Dog!!

# posted by

nancy y : December 03, 2008 1:18 PM

I vote for Bean.

# posted by

Jill Watkins : December 03, 2008 1:30 PM

ABSOLUTELY! and if they don't take her I would! I'll post on everything I can to help Bean's cause

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 1:33 PM

Bean would be the best "first dog". I've had two schnauzers and they are the best dogs for love, companionship and playing. Great family dogs!

I vote for Bean!

Vanessa B.

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 1:53 PM

I vote for Bean in the White House!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 2:03 PM

None cuter....GO BEAN...to the White House!!

# posted by

artistickitty : December 03, 2008 2:36 PM

I vote for Bean too!

... wonder if he would like a kitten also ...

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 3:11 PM

go Bean!!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 3:27 PM

I cast my vote for Bean!

And thanks for all the good things you do, Bernie!

# posted by

suzanne : December 03, 2008 3:56 PM

Mr. Bean Goes to Washington !

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 4:05 PM

go Bean. Hope you become the 1st dog

# posted by

Chiara : December 03, 2008 4:19 PM

I vote for Bean! She's so cute!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 4:22 PM

Love it! There's not a better Rescuer than you to hook them up thats for sure!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 4:28 PM

i vote for bean!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 4:33 PM

my vote goes to Bean too!!

# posted by

sandra : December 03, 2008 4:35 PM

Bean is adorable! If the Obama's decline can I have her? I just found out that I too am allergic to dog fur and dander but I'm still going to try to rescue a shelter dog - maybe a schnauzer!

# posted by

Whitney M. : December 03, 2008 4:36 PM

Bean definitely belongs in the White House!!

Bean gets my vote :)

# posted by

Unknown : December 03, 2008 4:40 PM

Oh that Bean is just adorable! I hope he will be the First Doggie. I'm going to look for a way to forward this to the Ellen Degeneres show, she gifted Michelle Obama with a lovely doghouse a couple of months ago to prepare for the promised puppy!

What you do is such a good thing Bernie ;-)

# posted by

Stacie @ azoho.com : December 03, 2008 4:55 PM

Love the name, Bean! I had a cat named Stormy. We often called him Stor-beanie or "The Bean." I totally get the name. He was also very snuggly and loving.

You are doing an awesome job, and I hope at the very least you get a wave from the Whitehouse.

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 5:06 PM

I VOTE FOR BEAN

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 5:11 PM

I worked locally for the Obama campaign. I voted for Obama. And now I vote for Bean to be the First Puppy! Go, Bean, Go!

Mary
mbrew1@rochester.rr.com

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 5:16 PM

Bean for First Dog!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 5:20 PM

I VOTED for "BEAN" To become the Obama Family PET (AKA "First Dog")! I have a Min-Schnauzer myself; VERY INTELLIGENT, LOVING, Just all around GREAT CRITTER!
I believe such would serve VERY WELL for the Obama Family Pet, & as Our Nation's 1st. DOG!
I would appreciate such being considered.
Thank You,
RVW

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 5:26 PM

I VOTE FOR BEAN!! HOW CUTE!!!!

# posted by

Natalie Rush : December 03, 2008 5:26 PM

Bean get's my vote...from the Great State of California!!!
Bean for the White House!!!!Bean...First Dog!!!
Patti V

# posted by

PattiV : December 03, 2008 5:31 PM

Bean is definitely Whitehouse bound....hound....I do believe the President elect could help a great cause in adopting a 'shelter mutt' instead of opting for a pedigree pup. Too many stray, unwanted pets being euth'd every day. Good luck Bean!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 5:32 PM

Funny! I just realized after looking at some earlier posts, and having just posted myself...we have a dog here who is a registered Jack Russell Terrorist. She is called Bean too. Her name is Joey (not sure why..) but she goes by Joey Bean, Bean, Beaner and Bop. Go figure...She answers to all of the above.

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 5:38 PM

i'm voting for Bean

# posted by

Pnk Geeni : December 03, 2008 6:19 PM

Bean definitely deserves to live in the Whitehouse...the question is, do they deserve to have her?

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 6:20 PM

I vote for Bean. He's so dog gone cute.

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 6:28 PM

My vote is with Bean!

# posted by

Jen : December 03, 2008 6:42 PM

I vote for Bean!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 6:54 PM

Bean is perfect! She gets my vote!

# posted by

Lisa : December 03, 2008 7:05 PM

That is one cute bean. I hope he gets in the white house.

# posted by

Zom : December 03, 2008 7:26 PM

You go Bean. You will make a great 1st dog. Make us Tennessee proud.
Dog friends in Mt Pleasant TN.
Tweeder, Prince Louie, Teddy and our owners Sheri, Tyler and DeAnna

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 7:50 PM

I have a black schnauzer and they are the most dedicated dogs ever. Very smart and so easy to train. I hope Bean makes it to the Whitehouse and the First Girls love her as much as I love my Abby Thanks,Chows

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 8:21 PM

Agreed! BEAN is a perfect fit. I hope someone discovers her and shares the news with the Obama's! YEAH

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 9:24 PM

Yes, yes, yes, Bean should go to the White House! Yea Bernie for all you always do for animals!
Nancy O'Rourke-Garcia =^.^=

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 9:29 PM

Comment #100! wOOt!

Go Bean, go!!

# posted by

Ellen Lyn : December 03, 2008 9:53 PM

BEAN FOR PRESIDENT!!!.....
er....I mean....
BEAN FOR PRESIDENTIAL PUP!
GO BEAN!
Love to you, Bernie (and Jeff and Terry and Bean and the whole family) XXXX OOOO

PATSY

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 10:43 PM

I vote for Bean for the White House!!!

Sandi

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 10:45 PM

Bean definitely deserves a place in the cabinet

# posted by

Gateway Pet Guardians : December 03, 2008 10:56 PM

Bean for the White House!

# posted by

Christy : December 03, 2008 11:14 PM

Go Bean! Schnauzers are the best dogs and would love to see her in the White House!

# posted by

Marianne : December 03, 2008 11:25 PM

Go, Bean, Go!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 03, 2008 11:28 PM

Yes, Bean for 1st Dog.

# posted by

BJW : December 03, 2008 11:28 PM

BEAN!!! for change perfect dog for a perfect president

# posted by

jeremy : December 04, 2008 12:08 AM

BEAN for the first puppy!!! Hurray!!!

# posted by

Mim : December 04, 2008 6:34 AM

oh yes, absolutely, go bean go, gobamago!

# posted by

soulbrush : December 04, 2008 10:30 AM

Go Bean! Go Bean! Go Bean!
Don't let anyone ever tell you that you aren't worthy of the White House.
Hopefully destiny will step in for Bean and A Place to Bark!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 04, 2008 11:22 AM

I vote for baby Bean too!!!

Renie

# posted by

Anonymous : December 04, 2008 12:55 PM

Bean is just adorable and would be a wonderful 1st Dog. What a great honor it would be, and how wonderful for Bean. I vote for Bean for First Dog!!!

# posted by

rita : December 04, 2008 1:38 PM

Bean-You are a winner no matter what. I think you'd be a great choice for the Obama family, or any family for that matter.

# posted by

Debra Kay : December 04, 2008 1:41 PM

I vote for Bean to be in the White House since I have had two Schnauzers in my lifetime. They are loving, devoted, very smart and easily trainable. My Abbie is wonderful.
Yolanda

# posted by

Anonymous : December 04, 2008 1:44 PM

Bean belongs in the White House!

# posted by

marianne : December 04, 2008 2:15 PM

Bean has my vote! Bean for 1st dog!! :-)

# posted by

Wezz : December 04, 2008 3:10 PM

Let's go BEAN!!! I blogged about your story and also put a mention in my Facebook status! Hope Bean gets to be the FIRST DOG!

# posted by

KV Creative Designs : December 04, 2008 4:35 PM

Scrubby and I are pro-Bean!

Laurie & Scrubs Ruettimann
http://mrscrubby.blogspot.com
http://twitter.com/mrscrubby

# posted by

Unknown : December 04, 2008 4:39 PM

Bean for First Dog!

# posted by

Robyn McIntyre : December 04, 2008 4:46 PM

She's perfect, good luck Bean!

# posted by

Tara's Art Camp : December 04, 2008 5:25 PM

I love the fact that a blogger can get a dog into the White House and help it become First Dog!
I wish you luck.
Bean is a cute puppy and so glad he meets the Obama's needs.
Is there a way your local congressperson could send word along? I wonder how many other people are doing the same thing?
good luck! Bean Obama, has a nice ring to it, don't you think?

# posted by

Lynn Cohen : December 04, 2008 5:37 PM

Yes to Bean - send him to the White House! He;s adorable!!!!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 04, 2008 7:10 PM

Yes, Bean is perfect for the Obamas!

# posted by

Ann Marie : December 04, 2008 7:46 PM

I vote for Bean. And I just Twittered about him, too, hoping lots of people will leave a comment.

Best of luck Bean, wherever you end up living.

# posted by

Eveline : December 04, 2008 8:34 PM

Yay for Bean! I hope this gets noticed.

# posted by

Anonymous : December 04, 2008 8:35 PM

Bean sounds perfect for any family so I vote for Bean!

# posted by

BeadedTail : December 04, 2008 8:38 PM

"Bean Obama" perfect!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 04, 2008 10:47 PM

I just contacted NPR.ORG and told them what you are trying to do! Maybe if all of us contacted National Public Radio and told them about your efforts maybe they would do a little story???

THAT WOULD GET THEIR ATTENTION DON'T YOU ALL THINK??

If everyone contacted their local news, I bet you'd get noticed!

~K~

# posted by

Anonymous : December 04, 2008 11:04 PM

Bean gets my vote for 1st pup!

Bean Obama, what a nice name. And she looks like a real sweetie!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 05, 2008 12:06 AM

Little Bean will make a very stylish addition to the white house. :)

# posted by

Anonymous : December 05, 2008 1:09 AM

Excellent story and campaign!
I vote for Bean!

# posted by

Paula : December 05, 2008 5:30 AM

Bean for Obamas!

# posted by

Peggy Parker : December 05, 2008 6:21 AM

Bean for First Dog!!!!

Diane, Grace & Scooter

# posted by

Anonymous : December 05, 2008 7:30 AM

What a great idea! Go Bean!

# posted by

Mary Bellamy : December 05, 2008 10:35 AM

I vote for Bean AND for Bernie. If the Obamas truly do read this, I would like to suggest that they read some of the archives. Then they will know not just how precious Bean is, but also how important Bernie's work is, and with how much love she does it. Sending that selfless kind of love to D.C. surely couldn't hurt.

Happy holidays, Bernie - miss you here is MA!!

Go Bean!

Chris from Franklin, MA

# posted by

Anonymous : December 05, 2008 10:59 AM

Definitely Bean! Definitely!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 05, 2008 1:48 PM

I have sent a link to a guy I know who worked for Obama as a pollster. Go Bean !

# posted by

Anonymous : December 05, 2008 4:49 PM

I hope Bean makes it to the White House! good luck~maybe Oprah could tell him-email her!

# posted by

donna joy : December 06, 2008 12:15 AM

vote for change vote for

vote for change vote for Bean! namsmams

bean

# posted by

Anonymous : December 06, 2008 7:12 AM

Bean is a cutie pie! I hope the Obama family sees this! Thank you for all that you do-it is truly amazing.

# posted by

Dani : December 06, 2008 10:01 AM

Choose Bean!!!! What a cutie! Dream Big and you will succeed

# posted by

Anonymous : December 06, 2008 3:30 PM

Bean gets my vote.

# posted by

Anonymous : December 06, 2008 9:35 PM

Another vote for Bean--what a cutie!!!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 06, 2008 10:58 PM

Bean is the ONE! I vote for Bean!!!
Where are Bean's siblings?? I want one!
Carol in Mass

# posted by

Carol Soules : December 07, 2008 12:31 AM

Yes, Bean CAN! Bean for First Dog!
Shauna in Ohio

# posted by

shauna : December 07, 2008 2:20 PM

Bean for first puppy!

~Ashley

# posted by

Anonymous : December 07, 2008 2:41 PM

Bean for First Dog!

# posted by

I need orange : December 08, 2008 10:39 AM

I VOTE BEAN FOR THE OBAMAS!

# posted by

Unknown : December 08, 2008 4:26 PM

Bean for "first dog" for sure! I volunteer at my local animal shelter and some of our dogs go to GREAT rescues who find them great homes, when we can't. Go BEAN go...or is it "Mr. Bean" if he/she is first dog?

# posted by

Lisa : December 09, 2008 12:14 AM

Vote for Bean!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 09, 2008 5:12 AM

Tuley, Henrietta, and Gracie cast their votes for Bean for White House dog!

# posted by

Erin : December 09, 2008 7:20 PM

Bean! What a sweetie. Definitely first puppy material.

# posted by

Anna : December 10, 2008 9:39 AM

I have a giant schnauzer name matilda. I also have dog alergies and she fit the bill. I keep her clean and groomed and there is never a problem.
Bean gets my Vote!!!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 10, 2008 10:24 AM

Well Bean does get my vote! President Elect and Mrs. Obama - please - give Bean a home in the White House - and let Him represent hope for all rescued animals.

# posted by

di : December 10, 2008 10:46 AM

Another vote for Bean!

# posted by

CROW Cat Rescue : December 11, 2008 2:49 AM

I vote for bean!

# posted by

Unknown : December 11, 2008 1:47 PM

I vote for Bean!!!

A bit off topic but have you ever considered getting a country care code so that a portion of money spent at www.horse.com would go to your shelter?

# posted by

Anonymous : December 11, 2008 3:55 PM

OMG Bean would be PERFECT for the White House. I can totally see her there. She has that presidential air!

BEAN FOR FIRST DOG!

# posted by

Shelley Senai : December 11, 2008 4:58 PM

Bean is perfect!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 11, 2008 8:23 PM

Bean looks like the perfect dog for the White House! (I'm not even a member of the Dog Party -- I'm a card-carrying member of the Cat Coalition -- and Bean has just charmed me.)

# posted by

Laiane : December 11, 2008 9:03 PM

Go Bean Go!!! Let's put her with a family that will love and care for her in that big white house....

# posted by

Anonymous : December 11, 2008 9:29 PM

I voted for Obama--and now I'm voting for Bean!

# posted by

Anonymous : December 11, 2008 10:36 PM

Bean's got my vote for First Puppy!

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Unknown : December 11, 2008 11:45 PM

Bean would be the perfect addition for the Obama family.

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Anonymous : December 13, 2008 10:22 PM

Bean has my vote! She is adorable and would make a delightful First Dog.

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Anonymous : December 16, 2008 2:10 AM

My rescued boys, Cody and Chance, and I vote for Bean. What a cutie! She'd be the perfect poster child for adopting a rescue dog.

# posted by

Wabbit : December 16, 2008 12:22 PM

She has my vote, that's for sure!!

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crimsoncat05 : December 16, 2008 9:32 PM

I vote for Bean.

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Anonymous : December 17, 2008 2:38 PM

BEAN FOR FIRST DOG!!!!!

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Rachel A. : December 18, 2008 11:51 AM

I vote for Bean too - I will also post a link on my blog to Bean's story here...Bernie you are amazing!!!

Bean for First Dog? Definitely!!!!!

Hugs, Peggi

# posted by

Peggi Meyer Graminski : December 18, 2008 1:29 PM

I think Bean is the perfect dog for the White House!

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Velvet Stars : December 20, 2008 5:26 PM

I think Bean is the perfect dog for the White House!

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Velvet Stars : December 20, 2008 5:27 PM

I vote for Bean - what a doll she is!

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Anonymous : December 21, 2008 8:38 PM

=^..^=always dream big

.:: Miss JellyBean Obama ::.
i see the stars in that name.

"Every Gathering Across The Nation"
Whether a few on the Porch of a Crossroads store
Or Massed Thousands in a Great Stadium
"Is the Possessor of a Potentially Immeasurable Influence on the Future" -Dwight D. Eisenhower

We Vote for the BEAN!

# posted by

zuzu : December 23, 2008 2:34 AM

Send Bean to the White House!

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Anonymous : December 30, 2008 4:11 PM

I was just adopted by a cat at the shelter where I volunteer in Massachusetts(yes He adopted and chose me), he is the most loving pet I have ever experienced! Shelter animals, like Bean make the best companion animals because they have been given a second chance (and they know it).

Give Bean a chance Mr. President!

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Anonymous : December 30, 2008 6:34 PM

Yes, I vote for Bean. How wonderful that would be for Bean to be the White House dog. He's a cutie. Beth

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Beth : January 03, 2009 5:09 PM

I hope there is a way for you to leave/send the President a message.
Perhaps he and Michelle believe in animal rescue - and will not only consider the plight of your sweet animals, but even find the perfect one to join their family.
Good luck! You and the fur babier will always be in my prayers,
Greetings from an animal lover in Florida!

# posted by

Vianna : January 07, 2009 1:47 PM

I vote Bean!

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Anonymous : January 13, 2009 8:27 PM

Bean should definitely be First Dog!

# posted by

Lizardknits : February 25, 2009 11:53 AM

Go Bean Go! I vote for Bean!

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Various and Sunday : June 04, 2009 11:20 PM