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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   Related Stories • Obama likely to name Timothy Geithner to Treasury post 11/22/08 • African Obamas live in a whole new world 11/21/08 • Obama makes more leadership picks 11/17/08 • Obama tries to savor near-normalcy before Jan. 20 11/17/08 • Obama may have to bury his beloved BlackBerry 11/17/08   CONTACT THE HERALD Do you have a news tip? newstips@heraldnet.com | 425.339.3400   Published: Monday, November 17, 2008 Obamas won't get puppy before White House move Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Malia and Sasha Obama will have to wait at least two more months for that puppy their dad promised them. President-elect Obama said on Election Night that he had promised his young daughters that they could get a dog once the race was over. But the pup won't become part of the first family until after they move into the White House on Jan. 20. In an interview with broadcast Sunday, future first lady Michelle Obama said: "We're on call-mode on the dog front. Because the deal with the dog was that we would get the dog after we got settled. Because as responsible owners we -- I don't think it would be good to get a dog in the midst of transition." She added: "We cut that deal with the kids before ... America knew about it. So they're -- they're good with it." Still, "They're ready for us to get the dog now," she acknowledged. The family wants a dog from a shelter, and they need one that will not trigger 10-year-old Malia's allergies. "We're getting a lot of suggestions though," President-elect Obama told CBS. "Boy, I mean the -- people are sending suggestions. And we're taking it all under advisement." READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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