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Will you be attending Major's "InDOGuration?"

President-elect Joe Biden isn't the only one with a big ceremony this month. Ahead of his family's move to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Biden's rescue dog, Major, is getting an "Indoguration" of his own.

The Bidens adopted Major, a German Shepard, in November 2018 from the Delaware Humane Association (DHA) in Wilmington. At the Inauguration on January 20, he will become the first rescue dog to take up residence at the White House, joined by the Bidens' other dog, Champ.

Cory Topel, a marketing manager at DHA, told CBS News in November that she remembers Major as a smart, curious and affectionate "sweetheart."

"Having played a part in Major Biden's story is an honor. This is what we strive for when animals come into our care: to help them find their happy ending," Topel said.

Ahead of the big move, Major's former home is hosting an "Indoguration" for the pup on Zoom, in an effort to celebrate the first-ever shelter pup to become First Dog, and raise some money for other dogs like Major. It will take place on Sunday, January 17 at 3 p.m. ET.

DHA is calling it "the world's largest virtual party for dogs," encouraging all dogs and their families to attend. The shelter did not immediately respond to CBS News' request for more details.

The event will be hosted by television personality and author Jill Martin and attended by special guest Sir Darius Brown, a 14-year-old entrepreneur and animal advocate.

Brown said that, ahead of the event, participants can nominate their pups to be part of Major's Cabinet as the "Secretary of Rescue Dogs." Brown will be choosing the winner.

From shelter pup at the Delaware Humane Association to First Dog at the White House, Major Biden is barking proof that every dog can live the American dream," the shelter wrote in a newsletter. DHA is asking for a donation of $10 or more to join the event, with all proceeds going to the shelter.

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by Anonymousreply 1January 15, 2021 6:55 PM

It's so cool that he did this. Major looks like he'd be a great dog to have.

by Anonymousreply 2January 15, 2021 6:56 PM

Major looks like a mean dog.

I like the cutie in the front of the photo.

That German Shephard looks like such a sweetheart.

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by Anonymousreply 3January 15, 2021 6:57 PM

Haha, they're being referred to as DOTUS.

POTUS, FLOTUS, and DOTUS.

How cute!

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by Anonymousreply 4January 15, 2021 6:58 PM

That's sweet. Did the Bidens adopt a kitty yet? They said they were going to have one.

by Anonymousreply 5January 15, 2021 6:59 PM

Major gets ALL the fucking attention!!

by Anonymousreply 6January 15, 2021 7:00 PM

About the cat they'll adopt.

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by Anonymousreply 7January 15, 2021 7:01 PM

Haha R6.

Major, Major, MAJOR!

by Anonymousreply 8January 15, 2021 7:01 PM

Re the cat.

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by Anonymousreply 9January 15, 2021 7:02 PM

R7 DOLLFACES! However, I'd never trust German Shepherds around a cat.

by Anonymousreply 10January 15, 2021 7:06 PM

Yeah, they need to be very careful with the new cat and the dogs. Love that they're adopting.

by Anonymousreply 11January 15, 2021 7:08 PM

Those dogs aren’t used to having cats around. BAD IDEA!

by Anonymousreply 12January 15, 2021 7:09 PM

[quote]I'd never trust German Shepherds around a cat.

We had an endless series of German Shepherds (or adjacent) and cats my entire childhood, all female. Sometimes the cat was queen of the house, sometimes the dog. But there was never any bad dog behavior.

by Anonymousreply 13January 15, 2021 7:12 PM

I have a friend from my first job who had a few dogs and cats for many years, and it happened once: the dog somehow was rough with the cat and snapped the cat's neck. It happens, but it's not common. They just need to be very watchful when the cat is near either dog.

by Anonymousreply 14January 15, 2021 7:17 PM

If I dress up like a cat will they adopt meeee? Pweeeeze?

by Anonymousreply 15January 15, 2021 7:24 PM

The focus groups conducted to see which dog to adopt cost over $2 million.

by Anonymousreply 16January 15, 2021 7:24 PM

Can someone please summarize exactly what this event is about?

The article isn't very clear.

by Anonymousreply 17January 15, 2021 7:41 PM

R13 I'm glad to hear it. Three out of four German Shepherds that my wussy dog and I meet on our walks are assholes.

by Anonymousreply 18January 15, 2021 7:43 PM

Those are good old fashioned dog names, Major and Champ.

by Anonymousreply 19January 15, 2021 7:52 PM

[quote] But there was never any bad dog behavior.

They are the goodest bois!

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by Anonymousreply 20January 15, 2021 8:12 PM

Haha R20.

I love Champ. He's so cute and so mellow.

Major is a MAJOR asshole!

by Anonymousreply 21January 15, 2021 8:18 PM

We go from having a bitch in the White House to having a dog.

by Anonymousreply 22January 15, 2021 11:19 PM

I still don't understand what an "Indoguration" is.

Can anyone explain?

by Anonymousreply 23January 15, 2021 11:27 PM

Poor Champ is ancient and probably not long for this world.

I hope they get another puppy when he passes on. It's good for dogs to live in twos.

by Anonymousreply 24January 15, 2021 11:35 PM

Major is a puppy. He will mellow as he gets older.

I think the "indoguration" is going to have Major and Champ walk around and maybe get some new "white house" bowls or something like that. Not in the WH, of course, but maybe around Blair House and let them sniff everything.

I am intending to be there with my dog and cats. It will be fun and supports the shelter.

by Anonymousreply 25January 15, 2021 11:49 PM

[quote] Major is a puppy. He will mellow as he gets older.

Major is a jerk.

No doubt because he's adopted and trashy, not like Champ, who is a dignified pure breed.

by Anonymousreply 26January 15, 2021 11:52 PM

Finally some real alpha men in the White House.

by Anonymousreply 27January 15, 2021 11:53 PM

it will be nice to have pets in the white house again

by Anonymousreply 28January 15, 2021 11:59 PM

Major is pure trash!

by Anonymousreply 29January 16, 2021 3:27 AM

Major doesn't look like a pure bred German Shepherd.

He looks like some kind of mongrel mix.

by Anonymousreply 30January 16, 2021 12:54 PM

We'll always be the most popular pooches!

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by Anonymousreply 31January 16, 2021 7:12 PM

That dog at OP has such a sweet face and expression. I hope people are encouraged to adopt dogs from shelters. Usually I don't comment on animal threads, but that dog has a sweet face.

by Anonymousreply 32January 16, 2021 7:24 PM

Champ loves to play golf!

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by Anonymousreply 33January 16, 2021 7:24 PM

Major's journey from rescue puppy to DOTUS!

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by Anonymousreply 34January 16, 2021 7:26 PM

So where can we watch this "Indoguration?"

The article doesn't say.

by Anonymousreply 35January 17, 2021 5:07 PM

When are they picking up COTUS?

by Anonymousreply 36January 17, 2021 5:10 PM

R36 They are adopting a cloned cat from Socks Clinton. The procedure hasn't been completed yet.

by Anonymousreply 37January 17, 2021 5:18 PM

Since the Bidens are Catholic, I'd kinda like to see the dogs be blessed. I love photos of people taking in beloved animals for whatever that ceremony is. I think it has to do with St. Francis.

by Anonymousreply 38January 17, 2021 5:36 PM

R38 Many Catholic parishes do annual pet blessings on October 4th which the feast day for St. Francis.

by Anonymousreply 39January 17, 2021 8:47 PM

Champ is ready!

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by Anonymousreply 40January 17, 2021 10:37 PM

[quote]The Bidens adopted Major, a German Shepard

Oh, dear.

You too, R3.

by Anonymousreply 41January 17, 2021 10:44 PM

It's going to be a ruff night.

by Anonymousreply 42January 18, 2021 3:08 AM

Is Major single?

by Anonymousreply 43January 18, 2021 3:15 AM

As Catholic lady I tell next important Blessing is the blessing of Throat on February 2. St. Blaise help me stay clean in mouth.

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by Anonymousreply 44January 18, 2021 3:21 AM

I love having my throat "blessed," R44.

Usually by a hot guy's cock!

by Anonymousreply 45January 18, 2021 1:54 PM

I hope that Champ and Major will be properly dressed for the occasion.

This Instagram is hilarious: "The Oval Pawffice." So cute!

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by Anonymousreply 46January 18, 2021 8:55 PM

Joe really loves Champ.

They're so adorable together.

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by Anonymousreply 47January 18, 2021 8:56 PM

It's almost time, Major!

Better go POOP.

by Anonymousreply 48January 19, 2021 6:06 PM

Will Triumph the Insult Comic Dog be attending the Biden Inauguration?

I'd love to see him interview Major.

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by Anonymousreply 49January 19, 2021 8:07 PM

Any sign of Champ or Major?

by Anonymousreply 50January 20, 2021 2:28 PM

What time does the Indoguration start?

by Anonymousreply 51January 20, 2021 5:49 PM

Wasn't Melanija Knavs the first rescued-from-the-streets bitch in the White House?

by Anonymousreply 52January 20, 2021 6:03 PM

Sure R52, but MelaniWhore is a stray dog.

Champ is a pure breed.

by Anonymousreply 53January 20, 2021 6:06 PM

WHEN DOES THE DAMNED INDOGURATION START????!!!!!

by Anonymousreply 54January 20, 2021 11:52 PM
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