Some Presidents had interesting pets! President Theodore Roosevelt had many pets. The family had snakes, dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs, and more. Roosevelt’s son had a pet badger.
Calvin Coolidge had a pet raccoon. The raccoon’s name was Rebecca. President and Mrs. Coolidge walked the raccoon on a leash.
What Do You Think? Why do you think White House pets are so famous? What pet would you like to see in the White House?
Photo Credit: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
