Biden Family Adopts Pair of Rescue Puppies

Former President and First Lady welcome Boo and Scout, two black Lab-mix siblings, to their Delaware home.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:18am

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Former President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have adopted a pair of black Lab-mix puppies named Boo and Scout from a Delaware animal welfare organization. The sibling dogs were rescued from an overcrowded shelter in Tennessee and were paired with the Bidens after the couple expressed interest in adopting two Labrador retrievers.

Why it matters

The Bidens were known for their German shepherds during their time in the White House, including two that were sent away after biting incidents. This new adoption signals the family's continued commitment to pet ownership and animal welfare causes.

The details

Boo and Scout, originally named Linda and Rocky, were rescued by Humane Animal Partners and brought to the organization's attention as a potential match for the Bidens. The couple took the puppies on a trial basis before officially adopting them to join their family, which includes the Bidens' cat, Willow.

  • The Bidens adopted Boo and Scout in March 2026.

The players

Joe Biden

The former President of the United States.

Jill Biden

The former First Lady of the United States.

Boo and Scout

A pair of black Lab-mix puppies adopted by the Biden family.

Humane Animal Partners

A Delaware animal welfare organization that helped match the Bidens with Boo and Scout.

Patrick Carroll

The CEO of Humane Animal Partners.

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What they’re saying

“Our team intentionally brought them to HAP because we believed they would be a great fit for the Bidens and their home.”

— Patrick Carroll, CEO of Humane Animal Partners

The takeaway

The Biden family's adoption of Boo and Scout continues their tradition of pet ownership and highlights the important work of animal welfare organizations in finding loving homes for rescue animals.