WASHINGTON — The presidential pooch is headed to the small screen.
According to The Associated Press, a prerecorded Valentine’s Day message from first lady Dr. Jill Biden and footage of Commander, the first family’s German shepherd puppy, will air during Sunday’s “Puppy Bowl XVIII” broadcast.
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“What’s so wonderful about having pets is they bring us unconditional love, joy and comfort every day,” Biden says in the clip, the AP reported. “All of us are wishing you a very happy Valentine’s Day.”
This year’s “Puppy Bowl” will air on Discovery+ and Animal Planet beginning at 2 p.m. EST Sunday, just hours before the kickoff of Super Bowl LVI. The next day is Valentine’s Day.
President Joe Biden first announced Commander’s White House arrival in a Dec. 20 tweet.
Welcome to the White House, Commander. pic.twitter.com/SUudQnPv29
— President Biden (@POTUS) December 20, 2021
Last month, the first lady also said the family had welcomed its newest pet, a cat named Willow.
Meet Willow!💕 pic.twitter.com/Gl3SnsMnvW
— Jill Biden (@FLOTUS) January 28, 2022
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The Bidens’ previous dogs – also German shepherds – include Champ, who died last year, and Major, who was rehomed with family friends after displaying aggressive behavior at the White House, the AP reported.
– The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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