[I know that this one is a little bit insensitive, but am posting anyhow. Times are hard and it's a mess for a lot of people out there... AND their pets. We know that and we hope that things level out soon enough. In the mean time, let's be aware of the pawblem and, if and when we can, let's try to smile about it, too... Even if a little photo shopping is necessary. ;-)]

This is Milo, a Portuguese Water Dog in our dog community. Yep–perty kyoot.

And this is Maverick. Yes, Maverick. And he’s a Goldendoodle, a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. And yep, he’s perty kyoot, too.

What kind of dog do you think the Obamas should get? Leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

Have an opinion about how they should get the dog (shelter, breeder, etc)? Pounce on over to our dog blog and let Horst know!

*If this election “snuck up on you” and you do “forget,” well, then you… um… well… you haven’t been paying attention, now have you? ;-)

Link: [365 Days of Scout Dog]

But in the event that you ARE a kitty with a political opinion, you can definitely cats–oops! I mean cast– your vote in our purresidential poll, which is over here.

Link: [I Can Has Cheezburger]

Pit Bulls Against Palin is pushing this shirt right now:

And Henry and Sasha got this one going over at Cafepress:

So where do you stand as a dog owner? Head on over to our current Dogster poll and let us know who you’ll be voting for!

Underwhelmed with the choices for President so far? Vote Dawg. Or Cat. Or Rhino. Everybody’s doing it. Check out this excerpt from an L.A. Unleashed article that mentions some purrty cute ballot alternatives over the years…

Molly the Dog, a Dachshund from Oklahoma, named as a candidate in the 2008 U.S. Presidential election.

Pigasus the Immortal, a boar hog that the Yippies nominated as a candidate in the 1968 U.S. presidential election.

Cacareco, a rhinoceros at the Sao Paulo zoo, was a candidate for the 1958 city council elections with the intention of protesting against political corruption. Electoral officials, of course, did not accept Cacareco’s candidacy, but he eventually won 100,000 votes, more than any other party in that same election (which was also marked by rampant absenteeism). Today, the term “Voto Cacareco” (Cacareco vote) is commonly used to describe protest votes in Brazil.

But the political fun doesn’t stop there. Turns out a few Dogsters and Catsters are in the running as well:

Link

Cheysuli

Elvis, aka the Elvinator

Talk about change and hope. Shake paws and come our fighting, kiddos. May the snuzziest furball win.

Can’t see the vid? Get your click on and watch it here.

Link: [Metacafe]