"Search Google" Best Friends Animal Society, the animal welfare organization that operates a huge sanctuary in Utah, has added its two-cents to the conversation on the dog Barack Obama has promised to get his family after the election.

If Obama is "all about change," the society says, "he should adopt a dog from a shelter."

So strongly does Best Friends feel about this -- that the maybe-soon-to-be first family should adopt from a shelter or rescue group -- that it has launched this Web site to spread the word.

The obamafamilydog.com web site gives people a chance to sign a petition that urges the Obamas to adopt a mixed breed rescue dog -- a recommendation in direct contrast to the American Kennel Club’s purebred-only suggestions for the Obamas.

The Pekingese or Peke, Pekinese (Also commonly referred to as a "Lion Dog") is an ancient breed of toy dog, originating in China. They were the favored pet of the Chinese Imperial court, and the name relates to the city of Beijing where the Forbidden City resides. The breed has several characteristics and health issues related to its unique appearance.

These dogs are also called Dogs of Foo (or Fu, word for happy in Chinese) by the Chinese, and how much they are revered can be seen in the number of Chinese artworks depicting them. They were considered a guardian spirit as they resembled Chinese lions








Many other dogs were inducted into the canine Walk of Fame including Toto from The Wizard of Oz, and Fang from the Harry Potter films.

Caroline Kisko of the Kennel Club in London stated "Dogs play a very important role in our lives, through their companionship, unconditional love and rewarding relationship they give us. It is fantastic to see that this is felt the worl dover through the recognition given by the film industry, and the number of these films that are box office hits prove how much love the public have for dogs in general."