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The Blue House Dog

4 The Love Of Animals

A New York Times story that ran in 2001 about a homeless dog wandering around a suburban part of New York City, struck a chord with me. It took nine years for my picture book, THE BLUE HOUSE DOG, (Peachtree Publishers/August 1, 2010) to come out. Dogs find their way inside you, and you want to keep them there,” Cody says.

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Five Famous First Pets

4 The Love Of Animals

First Cat from 1993-2001): Socks was a black and white “tuxedo” American Shorthair cat belonging to Bill Clinton. Later, Socks was “voted out of office” because he didn’t get along with the White House dog, Buddy. First Dog from 1989-1993): George H.W. In 1989 Millie had six puppies, two of which also became White House dogs!

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