zootoo.com
discover by
pet type

Socks, Former First Cat, Dies

Browse News

Sorry, this AP news article has expired.



Tags


How do you like this article?

95%, 117 out of 122 users thumbed up.
Thumbs Up Thumbs Down

Discuss this topic

Comments


1135 comments found.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... 20 Showing page of 20 Go
 
maisonrichardbaez
maisonrichardbaez
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
sad, poor Socks
 
GJones
GJones (Marissajones)
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
such a young age in human years
 
texastiki
texastiki
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
he was a welcome change from the usual "first dog". Socks, you will be missed!
 
polecat
polecat
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
R.I.P. Socks
 
Cindy A.
Cindy A. (cinlou)
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
I remember when Socks introduced himself to the world too! He was a typical cat but loved by many.
 
blackkat932
blackkat932
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
I'm very saddened by the news of "Socks", the Clinton White House cat, passing away. I'm glad that he got to live to a ripe old age, & that he had such a long celebrated & busy life! With all the hulabaloo surrounding politics it's always nice to have a furry pet to focus on to distract one from life's hardships! As an animal lover, I'm always pleased, of course, whenever a First Family has a pet, but "Socks" was quite unique, & brought such flair to his time in the White House. May he rest in peace.
 
Kewlgramma
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
I remember him being introduced to the country.
Hope he has a wonderful journey.
 
BIll
BIll (billyk)
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
Always sad when they have to leave us.
May Socks RIP.
 
vicadkins
vicadkins
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
Poor Socks!
 
Linda C.
Linda C. (lacaamano)
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
Sounds like Socks had a good life all around. A well lived life for a cat, I'd say
 
Peggy A.
Peggy A. (Peggyszoo)
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
So sad. I know they'll miss Socks. She was a beautiful cat and anyone would have been lucky to have her company for that long! If you get another cat go to a shelter please!
 
charles  n.
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
that is so sad
 
Marie E.
Marie E. (7789)
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
THough I loved Socks in the White House it was very disappointing that they did not keep this cat for life!
 
phg1912
phg1912
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
Sad but he seemed to have a good life.
 
stphsthebomb
stphsthebomb
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
Thats so sad...
 
AnimalLover021
AnimalLover021
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
thats sad, atleast he lived a long time tho
 
Allie M.
Allie M. (allie3)
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
hope he had a good life...
 
stphsthebomb
stphsthebomb
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
Thats all we can ever hope for!!
 
Courtney Y.
Courtney Y. (cey9r3)
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
lived a long life though
 
jccoin
jccoin
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
Maybe the cat was depressed after being dumped by his owners. How can a normal person give up their baby. My cats are like my babies, I simply can't conceive how they coould just move on with their lives and leave him behind. Some piece of work that family is!
 
bassnut1
bassnut1
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
that's too bad!
 
Katy9
Katy9
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
Poor Sox. He had a long life and probably a really good one in the White House.
 
karla w.
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
was sorry to hear about socks, this was a good story.
 
Marti A.
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
A pretty pampered cat...but he lived a long time.
 
Tom
Tom (allmonta)
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
Why wasn't Sox with the Clintons or Chelsea?
 
Penny A.
Penny A. (love2cruise)
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
RIP socks
 
Kelley O.
Kelley O. (catnapz245)
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
18 years of a really nice life...what else could any cat want then to have lived well in the white house. rest in peace socks.
 
peg c.
peg c. (pegcarr1)
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
what a life socks had.
 
deaddogs
deaddogs
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
I really think the Clintons should have taken the cat with them, or at least gotten Socks back after the dog died.
 
Wendi D.
Wendi D. (Neonnh)
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
Awhhhh..rest in peace Socks, my sympathy to the family...
 
Karen B.
Karen B. (kaly4647)
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
All cats should have the life that Socks had!!!!
 
sheree a.
sheree a. (allmonsl)
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
At least he had a good, long life. Why was he living with the secretary and not the Clintons?
 
Alvin & Gretchen
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
I was wondering the same thing.
 
petloverbarron
petloverbarron
7 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
thats sad--but he did live a great life and a long one too!!!
 
Felly C.
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
socks was the greatest presidential pet ever!
 
kaye m.
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
At least he ended up with someone who loved him
 
tina c.
tina c. (tinacorcoran)
8 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
How sad. RIP socks. I had a t-shirt with your picture on it.
 
sllange
sllange
8 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
There aren't too many cats that get so much attention. I hope he had a good life.
 
Garion B.
Garion B. (TheG)
8 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
He sounds like a great cat and I hope he had fun.
 
Anthony C.
Anthony C. (DragonMan)
8 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
my condolonces to all who cared for socks. He had a good 18 year life.
 
Joan B.
Joan B. (JOANBOWLING)
8 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
Well Socks lived to a good age. How wonderful he had someone to take care of him and love him until his death.
 
GizmoHaskell
GizmoHaskell
8 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
18 years of a happy life. My heart goes out to those who loved him.
 
Alvin & Gretchen
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
Socks had a good life. It is always hard to lose a pet.
 
Pauline J.
Pauline J. (Pauline35)
8 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
Socks seemed to have a great life....I feel terrible for the people who loved him. RIP Socks!
 
Gail S.
Gail S. (GailC2704)
8 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
He lived a good life. We seemed to hear more about Buddy. I's nice to see that the newspaper covered a story on Socks. I hope that Socks in enjoying Rainbow Bridge.
 
Youngdoc2011
Youngdoc2011
8 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
RIP Socks. It was a good run.
 
TGRFAN4MU
TGRFAN4MU
8 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
Betty Currie helped Socks have a good, long life after leaving th White House. He was a lucky cat.
 
minnie24
minnie24
8 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
Socks had a good life he used his fame to benefit cats everywhere. Rest in peace socks.
 
Anonymous
Anonymous
8 months ago
This comment has been removed.
 
audreykitty
audreykitty
8 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
My oldest cat will be 15 in June. You sure can't tell that she is that old. I hope she lives for many more years. She is so fibrant! A festy calico
 
Cheri
Cheri (TJHMom)
8 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
18 years! That's a nice, long life.
 
Judy M.
Judy M. (MUTiger)
8 months ago
Flag this | Good Point | 0 users voted.
Reply
Socks had a good, long life. I'm glad he had so many good years.
Zootoo pet news videos
A Whole Art Gallery, Gone to the Dogs?

A Whole Art Gallery, Gone to the Dogs?

Have you ever wondered what the world looked like to a dog? Well what if "Spot" could draw a picture for you? In New York's neighborhood of Chelsea, t…

Meet Munch: Star of Iams

Meet Munch: Star of Iams' 'Beautiful on the Inside' Ad

Big conventions can be great places to hobnob with celebrities, and the Meet The Breeds event at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City w…

'Pick of the Litter' Digs Veterans, CSI

Everyday brings a wealth of new content to Zootoo.com -- from journals to answers, pet lovers are sharing what matters to them most. To make sure you …

Pet Costume Party Leads to

Pet Costume Party Leads to 'Puptials'

In downtown Manhattan, Great Danes and Cairn Terriers become superheroes and golf caddies for one night -- Halloween! And the place to show off their …

Inmates Come to Animal Shelter

Inmates Come to Animal Shelter's Rescue

ST. CLOUD, Fla. -- With a sour economy and a shrinking budget, one Central Florida county has come up with a novel way to keep its animal shelter ope…

New Yorkers Give $19K to Animal Rescue

New Yorkers Give $19K to Animal Rescue

On Tuesday, Oct. 27, New Yorkers generously donated $19,000 to the Glen Wild Animal Rescue at Unleashed, an Auction and Cocktail Party held at the Ca…

Turtles Saved by Federal Stimulus Money

Turtles Saved by Federal Stimulus Money

LEON COUNTY, Fla. -- Matt Aresco has three and a half million reasons to smile. He's on a one man crusade to save turtles in North Florida and now ha…

Meet the Breeds: Gives Dogs, Cats the Limelight

Meet the Breeds: Gives Dogs, Cats the Limelight

NEW YORK -- Hundreds of dogs and cats gathered under one roof, and the only fighting was for an adoring crowd's attention. That was the scene on Octob…

AKC

AKC's Newest Breed: The Leonberger

NEW YORK -- The 2009 Meet The Breeds Convention at the Jacob Javits Center in New York was an opportunity to see an astounding variety of dogs and cat…

Eukanuba Celebrates 40 Years with Prebiotics

Eukanuba Celebrates 40 Years with Prebiotics

Eukanuba Celebrates 40 Years with Prebiotics: The pet food company Eukanuba celebrates its 40th anniversary -- and pet health -- by showcasing its lin…


View all

News Archive