Maria Leaf
WMAL.com
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and First Lady Yumi have adopted two new dogs. The rescued Shih tzus are a mother and four puppies.
According to a statement, the Governor adopted the Mother and one of the puppies and their granddaughter, Daniella, adopted a puppy; and the other two puppies were adopted by Press Secretary to the Governor Shareese Churchill, her husband Secretary of the Department of General Services Ellington Churchill, and their two daughters, and Shareese’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Doug DeLeaver.
The newest additions to Maryland’s first family came from the BARCS Animal Shelter in Baltimore.
“The First Lady and I are incredibly excited to be adopting these adorable dogs. It was ‘puppy love’ at first sight, and we are thrilled to bring the newest members of our family home to Government House,” said Governor Hogan. “Whether you have two legs or four, Maryland is a great place to call home.”
The dogs still need names. Governor Hogan says he and the first lady will seek input ” family, friends, and Marylanders”.
The Hogan’s last dog, Lexi died in 2016 at the age of 16.
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