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Meet The Dog Who Inspired Barack Obama to Adopt

Submitted by Freelance Writers on November 12, 2008 – 6:47 amNo Comment
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3-Legged Dog Inspires Obama Adoption

Jana Kohl, Author of A Rare Breed of Love Has Been Working with Obama Since 2005

Barack Obama - rescue / shelter dog

Barack Obama will adopt a shelter dog

Kohl reached out to Barack Obama as far back as 2005 regarding dog adoption and her larger campaign to end puppy mills. It was then Barack Obama promised Dr. Kohl that he would indeed adopt if he was to get a dog for his children. Obama is featured in a compelling and stunning portrait with Baby (who is hypoallergenic), Kohl’s 3-legged rescue dog and puppy mill survivor, in the book A Rare Breed of Love (Fireside, Simon and Schuster).

Jana Kohl Psy.D., of the Kohl’s store founding family is a writer, artist, clinical psychologist and animal welfare advocate, and is currently back in her and the President-elect’s hometown to complete her nation-wide tour in support of her best-selling book A Rare Breed of Love. The book, inspired by the endearing rescue dog Baby, features over 40 top celebrities — from Barack Obama and Judge Judy to the Chicago White Sox and the New York Mets. The book was written to raise awareness about the need to end puppy mills and promote pet adoption, something that the Obama family is preparing to do, and about which Kohl is an advisor.

Baby, who was rescued from a puppy-mill after nine years of confinement in a cage, cannot bark because her vocal chords were cut and also lost a limb due to maltreatment. Since being rescued and subsequently adopted by Dr. Kohl, Baby spends her time advocating for other abused dogs and animals. Baby’s plight also inspired a Congressional bill that would end the inhumane practice of lifetime confinement of breeding dogs. “Baby’s Bill” was proposed by bipartisan members of the House and Senate and will be voted upon in the next Congressional session.

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