No dog for Trump

Politically ambitious pups and kittens: Put your resumes aside.
    
The job of first pet, an enviable White House gig with luxurious live-in privileges, after-hours access to the president and guaranteed positive press coverage, is not currently available.

That's because President Donald Trump is not looking for a four-legged sidekick at the moment.

Asked about plans for such an addition to the White House, Stephanie Grisham, a spokeswoman for Melania Trump, said in a statement: ``The first family is still getting settled so there are no plans at this time.''
    
If Trump stays pet-free, he will be breaking with a long held tradition of presidential pet ownership.
    
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's had his beloved terrier Fala. President George H.W. Bush's English springer spaniel Millie was featured on ``The Simpsons.''