Major (Joe Biden's dog)

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Major (born January 17, 2018) is a German Shepherd owned by Joe Biden's family. Major was the first shelter dog to live in the White House. Major was a rescue from a litter that had been exposed to "something toxic" in their home, and their owner was unable to afford the expense of veterinary care for them. He was fostered by the Bidens earlier that year from the Delaware Humane Association's shelter and has been with them since late 2018. On the day Joe Biden adopted the dog from the shelter, he stayed "telling stories and taking selfies with staffers" for over an hour. The origin of Major's name is in memory of Beau Biden, Joe Biden's son, who was a major in the Delaware National Guard.

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