Pets and Politics

The article explores how politicians leverage pet ownership to enhance their public image, noting that over 90% of U.S. presidents have had pets in the White House. It also examines studies highlighting pets' role as social catalysts and discusses regional variations in pet ownership across the United States.

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WBI Studies Repository
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2025-03-10
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Geographies of human-animal interactions
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Pets and Politics

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Pets and Politics

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Abstract

The article explores how politicians leverage pet ownership to enhance their public image, noting that over 90% of U.S. presidents have had pets in the White House. It also examines studies highlighting pets' role as social catalysts and discusses regional variations in pet ownership across the United States.

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Geographies of human-animal interactions
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