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Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson Ever since Bo joined the Obama family back in April 2009, he's captured the hearts of America with his furry face, rambunctious energy and overall cuteness. And this holiday season, the presidential Portuguese water dog is really getting into it. In fact, he's -- quite literally -- part of the White House's beautiful Christmas decorations. A sculpture of the First Family Dog, which was made of pipe cleaners, is prominently featured in larger-than-life decoration form in the Booksellers Hall of the White House. Each year, White House staff members and volunteers from across the country turn the regal White House into a Christmas extravaganza, ...

Flickr/Susan E Adams As you sit back and take in the glory of your illuminated, pine-scented Christmas tree, remember that you're not the only family member captivated by its presence. To your cat, this over-sized scratching post represents the true joy of the holiday season: the opportunity to climb branches, bat around ornaments, and nibble on pine needles. While everyone loves to watch cats play, Certified Cat Behavior Consultant Marilyn Krieger warns that pine is toxic to cats, so it is very important to keep them off the Christmas tree. Oftentimes, these trees are also sprayed with fire retardants that may be toxic to your pet. Krieger notes that in order to prevent your cat from ...