Looks like Barney was on-board with the President when he was flying, not much extra cost for that. But apparently Bo has to go via a separate aircraft, much extra cost to do that. I wonder why Bo couldn't just catch a ride with the Obamas when they left for vacation? Originally Posted by Chica ChaserI don't know.....maybe the same reason their kid got her own trip with friends to Mexico or something like that.
I think its great they take their dog on vacation with them, so do I. But I don't spend the extra money to have him shipped out separately, I carry him with me. Why does Bo get the special treatment and expense? Originally Posted by Chica ChaserBecause they didn't even want the damn dog. Remember all the to-do and pressure to get a First Dog. I also remember, here in fact, the big to-do about a grounds keeper walking the dog and not the Obamas. Which, really makes sense. I'm sure - yes I'm being serious - they don't have time to walk a dog they didn't even want.
But at the end of the day, like Tim said, this is a non-issue. I'm sure there was other stuff the Secret Service was taking to the Vineyard.