evidence: When I walk through the Roosevelt home, I envision Fala following me, leading me to his favorite spots. Fala takes me to the President’s office and runs in and jumps into HIS chair, calmly commanding the attention of all who enter. Fala listens intently as FDR delivers his Fireside Chat. I see Fala comforting the President as he leads the country through the dark days of WWII. Fala knows he is the First Dog and he carries out his duties, one of which is to greet the press corp. Fala, ever the public servant, meets the cameramen with the Scottish flare his adoring fans have come to expect. Fala bids adieu to his fans and heads back to the President’s side, awaiting his drive in the Presidential convertible. Fala, the proud First Dog, sits next to FDR taking in all that passes before them. As I leave the Presidential home, I imagine Fala at the door seeing me off. My new friend. President Truman once said if you want a friend in Washington get a dog. I have had many friends adopted from shelters, friends like Fala. I would say if you want a friend adopt a dog.