White House Celebrates Supreme Court's ObamaCare Decision!

There's a lot of hootin', hollerin', and fist bumpin' going on here at the big, white, house thanks to the Supreme Court's ruling to uphold Dad's Affordable Care Act.

I sure am proud of big BO today. I always knew Dad was on the right track but having the highest court in the land put their stamp of approval on Obamacare sure is nice.

I'd like to give a big bark out to Chief Justice Roberts for his bipartisan vote. You rock, sir!

I'm sending a special message skyward to my godfather, Senator Ted Kennedy - Congratulations Pops! We finally did it!! P.S. How's the sailing up there? I bet it's awesome!

Thanks Dad for your wisdom, perserverance, and for keeping our country's best interests your top priority. Next step, vet care for all pets! Now wouldn't that be something?

 

Nobody does a victory dance quite like you Big Dawg!

Bo's 4th of July Patriotic Pupcake recipe!

 

 

 

 

 

 

One of my all time favorite holidays is upon us and what better way to celebrate the 4th of July then with a patriotic pastry for your patriotic pup? I discovered this doggy-delicious recipe at WomansDay.com:

Ingredients:

3 very ripe bananas, peeled
1 cup natural (no sugar added) peanut butter, chunky or smooth
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp baking powder
3 cups white whole-wheat flour
1 cup plain rice or soy milk, or water
Frosting and Sprinkles (optional; see Note)
1 tub (12 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese spread (Neufchâtel), softened
Dry dog food, crushed to fine crumbs

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350˚F. Spray muffin tins (mini for small dogs, regular for midsize dogs, jumbo for large dogs) with baking spray.
2. Beat bananas in large bowl of electric mixer on low speed until puréed and smooth. Beat in peanut butter, oil, eggs and baking powder until combined. With mixer still on low speed, alternately beat in flour and rice milk until batter is smooth (if batter is too thick, thin with more rice milk).
3. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full with batter. Bake mini-Pupcakes about 15 minutes, regular-size about 24 minutes and jumbo about 30 minutes, or until a pick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool pupcakes in pan 10 minutes; remove to wire rack and cool completely.
4. For a special treat, frost pupcakes with a thin layer of cream cheese spread and sprinkle with crumbled dog food “sprinkles. Note: The blue star and red sprinkles in the photo were used for decorative purposes only; they are not suitable for dogs.

Read more Fourth of July Recipes and Pet Recipes for Fourth of July at WomansDay.com

Keep in mind as you celebrate America's independence we pups, kitties, and other pets, have a serious aversion to loud noises. Please keep us safe so that we'll be around to enjoy many more holidays with you!

July 4th Safety tips for your pet

Bo Obama's letter to Betty White

This week I had the unexpected honor of meeting someone I've admired since pup-hood, the incomparable Betty White.

My heart went all-a-flutter as she gently touched my head. I was so overcome with emotion that all I could do was pant! Doggone it! There's so much I wanted to say...

My Dear Betty,

On behalf of all animals, furry and non-furry, I want to thank you for your steadfast devotion to helping us, defending us, and caring for those of us who have no home to call our own.

 

Your love and compassion for those who cannot speak for themselves has touched so many lives, including the humans who have become aware of our plight through watching and listening to you. 

Oh sweet Betty, if the eyes are the windows to our souls then your soul glows as bright as the sun, for the sparkle in your eyes reflects a bright and beaming spirit that brings joy to all who are lucky enough to bask in its glow, if only for a moment.

Your Faithful Furry Friend,

 

 

 

First Dog of the United States of America