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Socks, Former First Cat, Dies

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February 21, 2009

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B F.
B F. (Zyloh)
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That's sad. Socks was the first First Pet I can remember :(
 
Sue L.
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Socks was a sweet kitty. I'm glad he had a loving home.
 
Carolyn M.
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Socks was a lucky cat to have had 18 years of his life spent in a happy home. I'm sure he will be missed.
 
Mary W.
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I'm sure Socks had a wonderful life and a cute name.
 
Amy R.
Amy R. (Amychelle)
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The first kitty? rest in peace kitty cat.
 
Sherry S.
Sherry S. (Sheralina52)
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RIP Socks.He'll be missed.
 
D W.
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Socks was a cute cat. I'm sure Ms. Currie will miss her special friend.
 
mesr3d
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Everyone lives and dies, and yet mpst people are surprised by that fact over and over again.
 
Jennifer P.
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RIP Socks - what a friendly little cat!
 
9robin58
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First the dog now the cat?Whats up with that Obama?lol jk
 
Salina E.
Salina E. (Salina)
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Y u say something like that!!That is kinda mean,a hertful joke isent funny!
 
9robin58
9robin58
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I didn't mean to be hurtful and it isn't funny.My bad.
 
9robin58
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It wasn't meant to be hurtful and it isn't funny.My bad.
Stay in school.
 
Jill C.
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RIP Socks
 
tsmackley
tsmackley (tsmackley)
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socks had a happy life.
 
Krista V.
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I am very sorry. At least the Socks lived a long and happy life! I am sure he has no regrets.
 
DawnG01
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You are missed sweet Socks. Always a fighter! And hugs to Bettie Currie, your Mom since 2001. She took such loving care of you. Condolences to Ms. Currie.
And a thank you.
 
Pamela C.
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Farewell, Socks. You will be missed.
 
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Caron W.
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Well thats what I picked up as well. Why did they not keep him?????
 
doran359
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abandoned is right....
 
janiceed
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I had a "tuxedo cat" myself and also lost him to cancer after many cherished years. Rest in peace Socks!
 
Bridget L.
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Enjoy the Rainbow Bridge Socks and cudos to the Clintons. 18 is a wonderful age for a kitty and now that handsome tuxedo man is watching over them. How wonderful that the First Pets of this country are so loved!
 
Imelda B.
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this should be publizied more than a lot other things.....and like why did someone just offer sympathy the bush family.....da
 
Jaci S.
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i think it's sweet that even animals in the white house are remembered
 
Bella C.
Bella C. (Trissacar)
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Is that picture of the cat? It doesn't say.
 
Terri D.
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Sorry for your loss.
 
Sara D.
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I feel bad for the Bush family.
 
KariLynn123
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i recently just lost my dog so i know exactly how it feels.. heartbreaking
 
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Tony D.
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My heart goes out to the family. It's always really hard to lose a pet.(Member of the family)
 
Lisa H.
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I am so sad, Socks was an awesome cat! But I am glad he lived a long, happy life!
 
Jamie A.
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Oh, sad story.
 
mansion
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Socks had a long good life. A little surprise that he didn't stay with the Clintons.
 
Mattbstl30
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Socks had a great life!
 
Jennifer B.
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I'm surprised that Chelsea did not take the cat with her after she finished college but who's to judge when they don't know all of the circumstances involved. I'm glad Socks had a loyal caregiver and may Socks Rest in Peace over the Rainbow Bridge.
 
Melissa H.
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I read about this in Cat Fancy a while ago! It was so heartless that Socks was abandoned...by a leader no less!
 
Jennifer T.
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Sad but at least he had a long happy life. I was a little suprised that the Clintons left him with someone else when they moved. I would have thought he would have gone along with them since he was a part of the family also.
 
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Michele K.
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People take such interest in presidential pets and their choices on pets and where to get them. I am glad to hear that Socks lived to such a ripe old age. The Clintons' treatment of their animals promoted awareness of animals as feeling creatures. It's good to see that the Obamas are proceeding in a very responsible fashion to adopt their dog. I would love to see them adopt a mutt from a shelter, but I understand that they need to adopt a hypoallergenic dog, so I hope at least they go to a rescue group.
 
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This cat socks was a great little guy sorry to hear he died
 
Bella C.
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Its always sad when a pet dies.
 
alissa o.
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poor cat
 
Jude E.
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Enjoy the Elysian Fields, Socks & India, where the hills are covered in catnip.
 
Kimberly W.
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This is so sad, I had a cat die of feline leukemia; it was heartbreaking. We got him the first chemotherapy treatment, but he was just too miserable so we had to put him down so he wouldn't suffer anymore. Socks was so cute, I'm glad he didn't have to suffer too much...
 
Diana V.
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Pets dying is sad, not just if it was a president's animal.
 
Dizzyliz
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Rest in Peace Socks.
 
19Billy43
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How sad! It's incredible how attached we become to our pets. It is so hard when they die but so worth it to have spent some time with them.
 
christina p.
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I was curious if Socks was still alive. I remember being little and writing, asking how the cat liked the white house :)
 
Peggy W.
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I have a stuffed animal of "Socks" that I got for Christmas the year the Clinton's moved into the White House. He was such a beautiful cat -- glad he lived a nice long life - I'm sure he will be missed alot.
 
JaneakaJune
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As a cat lover and advocate it makes me sad that Socks died. He was a good role model in the white house. Poor Betty must be incredibly sad.
 
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That's sad. What a cutie he was. God bless his soul and Condolences to Betty. susieall
 
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I hate to hear that Socks is gone but he had a good life.
 
Melb31
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I remember Socks. At least he had a comfortable old age. R.I.P., Socks.
 
Brandi O.
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poor cat may he rest in peace
 
April G.
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Their Socks looks a lot like my Sox. It is so sad to lose a pet!
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