During his dinner speech at the Taking Action for Animals conference, presidential candidate Barack Obama announced that he and his family will be adopting a dog.

Animal welfare groups have been circulating petitions urging Obama to adopt a dog, rather than purchase one from a breeder or pet store.

President and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States Wayne Pacelle verified that Barack Obama will adopt a dog.

The Obamas said in a recent TV interview that they will wait to adopt a dog until after the election, win or lose.

Source: journalpress.com