Powerful Cats in The White House

There have been at least 25 cat decision makers in the White House. Abraham Lincoln brought Tabby into the seat of power and the first immigrant cat was Siam a gift from the US consul in Bankok brought to President Rutherford Hayes in 1878.

It is alleged that President Lincolm would incline towards Tabby at moments of pressure and look for a view from the wise feline - a tilt of the head that implied 'yes' while a shake of the head and a look away was a 'no don't do it!'

                                                          'A word to the wise - Tabby'