President-elect Barack Obama has gained much attention for a campaign promise made to his daughters. He promised Sasha and Malia a puppy, and during his acceptance speech indicated that promise would soon be fulfilled.

This has created speculation all over the Web about what breed of dog they may select, especially because Malia’s allergies demand the dog must have hypoallergenic qualities. Friday, in his first press conference as president-elect, he indicated his preference for adopting from a shelter. The Richmond SPCA would be delighted to see him model adoption – to both his children and the nation – as the preferred way to acquire a new pet. Virginia Governor Tim Kaine made a similar promise to his own children. On the day following the election, Anne Holton and their children visited our Robins-Starr Humane Center, where they adopted Gina, a mixed breed terrier who has been a wonderful addition to the executive mansion.

Not only is a mixed breed a good selection, adopting an adult dog gives insight into temperament and personality that is not available with a puppy. Finding a pet dog or cat that matches your personality and lifestyle is far more important than looks or breed. We’ve taken the guesswork away with Meet Your Match. Each pet available at our center has been evaluated and adopters can take a brief survey to discover which of these Canine-ality and Feline-ality types are compatible with their own personality. Want to know more? Visit http://www.richmondspca.org.

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