I think that plenty of people will still stand by and take rescue dogs into their homes. Obama is entitled to have whatever dog he deems best for him and his kids, just like every other President before him, nothing more and nothing less. George Bush inherited a Scottish Terrier from former Gov. of NJ, Christie Whitman and no one made a big stink about him getting THAT dog, and Barney certainly was no "pound puppy". Let's let the Obama's do what they think is best for their girls.