Vivvo CMS 4.1 PRI: Public Radio International http://www.pri.org/ ©2010 Spoonlabs d.o.o. PRI: Public Radio International http://www.pri.org/files.php?file=rss_682409203.gif http://www.pri.org/ PHOTOS: America’s first pets are more than the presidents' best friends http://www.pri.org/stories/science/environment/america%E2%80%99s-first-pets.html Environment Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:00:00 -0600 Animals have played a very large role in The White House, providing companionship to the presidents and their families. But dogs aren’t the only species that have been trusted White House aides. Several of the first pets have been very unique animals of all sizes and stripes. PRI: Public Radio International