The Obama Dog Blog

WARL Halts Omni's Puppy Package (Thank God!)

Photo by T. Shane Gilman

What in the name of all that is holy was D.C.'s Omni Shoreham Hotel thinking when it decided to offer a free puppy with any purchase of it's $440,000 "Live Like a President" inauguration package?!

The Washington Animal Rescue League was having none it, and after they sent the Omni a letter that included this passage...

"Dogs are not commodities or possessions to be acquired—and perhaps later disposed of—at a whim. They are companions with whom we deliberately enter and build life-long relationships."

...the hotel rescinded it's offer and is now making a donation to the Washington Humane Society instead.  Phew!

Via District, Schmistrict, a cool blog about "kickin it in in the Capital."  Looks like a blog to bookmark for inauguration week, if you're not one of the millions planning to attend in person.

P.S. Puppies are not stocking stuffers, either!

Pedigree's President-Elect Obama Ad

“Dear President-Elect Obama. We’d love to help you fulfill your first campaign promise. We are thrilled that you are celebrating your victory by adopting a dog into your family. We think you’ll find that most shelter dogs are among the most loyal, loving and most special dogs in the world. And no dog is more in need of a little hope. YOu can find a great dog and learn more about responsible adoption at www.DogsRule.com.”

Credits: The Obama letter was developed at Weber Shandwick, Chicago, and TBWA/Chiat/Day, Los Angeles, by global director of media arts Lee Clow, executive creative director Rob Schwartz, creative director/art director Margaret Keene, creative director/copywriter Chris Adams,creatives Rana Komar and Jody Menaker, and photographer Josh Withers.

Via The Inspiration Room.