15 Pets & Animals That Warm the Hearts of These Secretaries of State

With all the political struggles he’s been through, you can’t catch Henry Kissinger off guard -- but Lucky Diamond the dog can't say the same.

It must feel pretty cool to have a cat named after you -- especially one that won cat of the year by the Cat Fanciers’ Association. This photo shoot with the copper-eyed Bombay male resulted in its 2005 yearbook cover for the group.

Before becoming Secretary of State, John Kerry's presidential campaign received the most important endorsement on the day of the Wisconsin primary -- from the Huskies.

This lucky police dog gets a pet from not one, but two world leaders - U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and Colombian Gen. Jose Serrano.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, President George W. Bush and his dog Barney make up this power trio -- but it’s clear who gets the most attention

Some people don’t look forward to seeing “Socks” at Christmas, but it’s a very different story when it’s referring to the Clinton family’s furry friend.

This is the face that Colin Powell (the cat) made after Secretary of State Colin Powell delivered the news of his 2005 cat of the year award.

Nothing does quite as easily as one of his four-legged friends.

John Kerry can not only handle the intense political discourse with sovereign nations -- he’s also great with cows.

The ability to travel across the world and deliver presents is a security issue the government takes very seriously, as Hillary Clinton investigates the whereabouts of reindeer at the Bronx Zoo.

It’s easy to get tongue tied when working with foreign countries with different languages -- so the Bush family dog Spot gives Condoleezza Rice a lesson in letting it loose.

Millie was George Bush’s dog… but look who she sat closest to -- Secretary of State James A. Baker.

John Kerry knows that horses are one of the few pets that also make great transportation.

One of the perks of working in the Bush administration is getting to play with President George W. Bush’s bundle of joy, Spot.

Secretary of State Alexander Haig did what any presidential candidate would do -- court the horse vote.