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Herb Duncan No pet in the White House. But animal welfare laws still passed. Trump became the first US president in over a century to live without a pet. Yet under his administration, laws banned the dog and cat meat trade in 2018 and ended military funding for painful experiments on dogs and cats in 2025. For animal lovers, it's complicated. No furry companion in the photos. But real policy changes protecting animals nationwide. Even leaders without pets can shape how society treats them. Source: Farm Bill 2018 / Defense Policy Bill 2025