Barack Obama said he was getting a puppy for his daughters as promised, but is that really the reason he's getting a pet for the family?  Everyone knows, the old D.C. adage: If you need a friend in Washington, get a dog.

So what breed will the Obama's choose? Animal Rescue group Best Friends is lobbying  the new president-elect to consider a rescue dog.    Click here.

                         -- Bara Vaida