It’s a holiday tradition at the PawsGo Pawdcast — Karen and Jean are joined once again by their friend and favorite storyteller, Andrew Hager, author of All American Dogs. This festive episode is packed with quick, fun presidential-pet stories perfect to share at holiday parties, as conversation starters, or to diffuse those inevitable tense dinner moments.
In this episode:
• Why are Scotties basically the official dog of Christmas? A little Fala history explains it all.
• How did pardoning a turkey become a Thanksgiving tradition? The quirky origins may surprise you.
• Rebecca the Raccoon: The Coolidges’ unexpected “Thanksgiving gift” who became a White House celebrity.
• Remember Barney Cam? The Bush family’s iconic holiday videos — imagine if TikTok had existed.
• Plus: Andrew’s book, All American Dogs, is a fun, memorable, gift-worthy read — find it on Amazon.
Warm, lively, and full of dog-loving holiday cheer, this episode is the perfect listen for the season. Help more dog lovers find the Pawdcast — like it, rate it, leave a nice comment, or share it with a friend!
