Posts tagged "WhiteHouse"

Bo's New Dog Bowl - The Road Refresher

by Michelle Toglia (Subscribe to Michelle Toglia's posts): May 29th 2009 2:00PM Filed Under: Pets News, Pet Product Reviews, Celebrity Pets

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The White House just lost a whole lot of slobber -- about 90% to be exact.

First Dog Bo Obama recently placed an order for the Road Refresher dog bowl featured on BBC's Dragon's Den, a show where entrepreneurs seeking investment pitch ideas to capitalists.

Road Refresher creator Natalie Ellis seized the opportunity to customize her spill and slobber-eliminating bowl for Bo. With a classic White House design, American flag, and his name glimmering in rhinestones, the presidential pooch can now stay hydrated at all times, whether he's visiting the president in the Oval Office or playing fetch with the Secret Service on the South Lawn.

"I was taken aback. It's absolutely amazing to think my invention is going to be used in the White House," Ellis told Daily Mail Online.

But Ellis wasn't sure her non-spill dog bowl would ever make it to America. Last April, the 'Dragon' panel refused to invest £120,000 ($191,326,531) in Ellis' Road Refresher and told her that she had no chance of selling her product in the States.

Ignoring their warning, Ellis sold her invention in pet shops in Britain and Europe for a few months before bringing it to America. Since her arrival in the U.S., Ellis has made over £1 million ($1,594,388) from Road Refresher sales.

While the investors from Dragon's Den may be kicking themselves, Ellis and the Obamas won't be crying over spilled water anytime soon.

"I knew the product was good and I realized the Dragons were wrong -- they are only people sitting in their chairs. I'm glad they didn't say yes now," said Ellis.

Presidential Pets

Bo says "Aloha!"
The Obamas welcome the newest member of the First Family: Portuguese Water puppy, Bo.

Pete Souza/The White House/Getty

Howl Are Ya?
Lyndon Johnson startles his grandson, Patrick Nugent, singing along with his puppy.

Yoichi Okamoto, Johnson Library / National Archives / AP

Picture Perfect
Warren Harding poses for a casual photograph with his excitable friend, Laddie Boy.

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White House Woofer
Home is where the hat is -- and the dog, too! Calvin and Grace Coolidge pose with their pet.

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Shake!
Depression president Herbert Hoover was unpopular with a lot of people, but not his police dog King Tut.

Hoover Library / AP

Follow the Leader
George H. W. Bush is trailed across the White House South Lawn by the family spaniel, Millie.

Doug Mills, AP

Two Plus Two
George W. and Laura Bush have a handful each with Barney and Miss Beazley as they prepare to board Marine One.

Ford Focus
Gerald Ford takes comfort from his golden retriever Liberty who, unfortunately for his brief tenure, couldn't vote.

The Pup Stops Here
Feller, a five-week old cocker spaniel sent as a gift for Harry S. Truman, enjoys his first day in the White House.

William J. Smith, AP

Scratch That!
Ronald Reagan spares a moment for his faithful friend, Lucky.

Bill Fitzpatrick, White House / Time Life Picture / Getty Images

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Funny Pet Video: Ducklings Visit the White House

by Paw Nation Staff (Subscribe to Paw Nation Staff's posts): May 7th 2009 8:00AM Filed Under: Birds, Funny Animal Videos

Question of the morning: Is it considered a breach of national security when a mother duck and her flock of ducklings traipse on the White House lawn?

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Camouflage Animals

Madagascar Day Gecko
The green Madagascar Day Gecko lives in the dry regions of forests in Madagascar and neighboring islands. They usually grow to be between four to six inches long. Their tail makes up almost half of their length.

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Camouflage Animals

Argentine Horned Frog Reptiles
The Argentine Horned Frog, also known as the Horned Frog or Pacman Frog, originated in South America. The green and black amphibian, which can grow up to six inches long, is a popular pets and can live for as long as 10 years.

Camouflage Animals

Walkingstick
The Walkingstick takes its camouflage abilities to the next level by creating the appearance of a stick or twig to hide from predators. While they normally stand still, these insects are able to walk around as though they were a twig caught in the wind. They can be found in tropical forests or woodlands all across the world.

Camouflage Animals

Dwarf Puff Adder
Found in Nambia, the venomous Dwarf Puff Adder hides from the hot desert sun by burying itself in the sand, where only its eyes show.

Camouflage Animals

Stonefish
Often resembling a rock, the brown colored Stonefish camouflages itself perfectly in the ocean. With 13 venomous dorsal spines on its back, the Stonefish can cause tissue damage and respiratory distress, which can lead to cardiovascular shock if left untreated.

Camouflage Animals

Chameleons
Chameleons, the quintessential color-changers, can transform their skin color when their mood, temperature or the amount of light around them is altered. Their hue, which can vary from yellow and pink to brown and black, is also altered when they communicate.

Camouflage Animals

Green Anole
Often confused with chameleons, Green Anoles turn brown when they're stressed or sick. Found in the trees and shrubs of the Southeastern United States, these lizards are popular pets.

Camouflage Animals

The Eastern Wood Frog
The Eastern Wood Frog tricks competitors by changing colors to match its surroundings. Found in North American woodlands, the frog also has a dark black patch from its eye to the base of its front limb that can change colors.

Camouflage Animals