Sen.-elect Jim Justice already knew that his canine companion, Babydog, would not be allowed on the Senate floor, but much of the rest of the Capitol building is dog-friendly — and has been for years.
“Senator-Elect Bernie Moreno jokingly asked about dogs and mentioned Babydog in jest. I told them they do not have to worry about Babydog on the Senate floor. I knew and was aware, in fact I said it during the campaign, that Babydog cannot be on the floor of the U.S. Senate,” Justice, R-W.Va., said in a statement on Tuesday. “Babydog will be with me frequently in Washington, and we welcome everyone to come by my office and say hello and meet Babydog when she is there.”
