The step may not have been easy for US President Joe Biden: The animal lover bans his German Shepherd “Commander” from the White House. The animal was apparently even more aggressive than previously known.
After biting several employees, Joe Biden’s dog “Commander” has to leave the White House. The Biden family has sent the two-year-old German Shepherd to an undisclosed location while they consider the next steps for the animal, a White House spokeswoman said on Wednesday (local time). The channels CNN and Axios had previously reported that Commander, who moved into the White House as a puppy in 2021, is said to have bitten more people than was initially known.
The US Secret Service reported that eleven of its employees had been bitten – but according to CNN this number is higher, and other White House employees were also bitten. In one case, a victim even had to be treated in hospital.
“The President and First Lady care deeply about the safety of White House staff (…),” said Jill Biden’s spokeswoman, Elizabeth Alexander. “They are grateful for the patience and support of the U.S. Secret Service and all stakeholders as they continue to work toward solutions,” she added. “Commander is currently not on the White House grounds while next steps are evaluated,” Alexander said.
Biting incidents also in former Biden dog
Another of the Bidens’ German Shepherds, “Major”, made headlines with a biting incident after moving to the White House and was then temporarily sent to the US President’s private home in Delaware. He later stayed with family friends. The Bidens also have a cat named Willow. At least it’s a pet that hasn’t yet caused any commotion in the White House.
Source: Stern
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