Dogs and cats have lived at the White House during many presidential terms. So have exotic birds, a flock of sheep and even more unconventional animals. Check out this slide show for a selection of some of history's most endearing and unusual first pets.
Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893) His Whiskers the Goat
President Harrison gave his grandchildren a pet goat, His Whiskers, who would pull the children around in a cart. One day, His Whiskers took off through the White House gates as President Harrison chased them down Pennsylvania Avenue. For a while, the Harrisons also owned two opossums named Mr. Reciprocity and Mr. Protection.
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