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Socks, Former First Cat, Dies

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February 21, 2009

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kd1969
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Well loved kitty.
 
ladyd
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Wonder if Betty is going to get another cat?
 
Pam N.
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Hope Socks wasn't in any pain when he died. He certainly lived a good life and had many people to take care and enjoy him.
 
Louise G.
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He did have a good life. Sorry to hear he's gone though.
 
Annie G.
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Bless your heart Socks, RIP.
 
Barbara S. R.
Barbara S. R. (barbararar)
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HE HAD A GOOD LIFE
 
carole e.
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awwww, sad to hear that.
 
Cathy W.
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Pets make peoples lives better, I know this from experience. When they pass away it is very hard. I'm glad the Clintons gave this cat to someone who loved it very much.
 
Kathy G.
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Well he had the best life any Cat would hope for. Not every cat gets to live in the White House! So sad to lose a pet!
 
Nichole M.
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Aww thats so sad, he was such a beautiful cat.
 
Carol L.
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Socks has a long and wonderful life, millions knew him and saw his picture in the paper. I am happy he did not suffer and he lived such a long good life.
 
Diane C.
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Socks had such a great life! He got to live in the white house & probably left a little something behind somewhere, ha ha. To live until 18 in the arms of a woman who loved him so much, I'm sure she was there when he crossed the Rainbow Bridge & he felt the love as life left his body. Now he romps happy & pain free, just like a little kitten again, waiting patiently for his friends to join him. Bless you Socks........
 
hockeylover40
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he is soooooo cute.
 
Wendy W.
Wendy W. (wenwen)
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He was so cute!!!! RIP, Socks!
 
Sher P.
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Famous or not - it's always sad to lose a beloved pet.
 
GINA
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Even though it is sad when a pet dies I found the story sweet and heart warming! Famous or not the cat loved his owners and will be missed!
 
Pat T.
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Very sad news about a famous Kitty....
 
Pat T.
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I remember Socks and he never received as much "press" as other previous White House pets. I love cats but now I am owned by two Border Terriers and they do chase cats. I would have to get a really large self assured kitty!
 
JJ P.
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RIP socks :(
 
bowne
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Very sad. It is never easy to lose a pet.
 
tyler
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thats so sad :(
 
Lacey H.
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Awww....Sad :*(
 
Elisa D.
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I find it interesting that it's still referred to as the Clintons' cat, even though it's been living with Currie since 2001. They couldn't take the cat with them to NY? Chelsea couldn't take the cat after she graduated from college?
 
susie359
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Thanks to Mrs. Currie who took excellent care of Socks!
 
Ella D.
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awww sad :(
 
DawnG01
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I felt so sad when I read of Socks passing. But he had a good, long life and his owner took the best of care. He died in loving arms. XO Socks.
 
jeaniehays
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how sad. he was a beautiful cat.
 
chargeit2dad
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im just glad that he lived that long thats great
 
I feel so good that Socks was with someone who really loved and cared for him in his last years. He was the greatest little kitty.
 
Rachel R.
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I remember when I first found out the Clinton's had Socks. I was about 8 I guess and I got really excited because I had just gotten two kittens. Now I have 2 more cats, one of which -- Hailey-- looks exactly like Socks (except for the black on his nose).
 
HomePro
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Sad but he had a very long life!
 
Evelync
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He lived a good long life in cat years
 
Allison P.
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It is so sad when any pet dies. Socks was a historical cat and lived a very long and I am sure, happy life.
 
Norrie
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Curious as to Socks final resting spot.
 
eva s.
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that's too bad, my mom used to tell me stories of clintions and socs! I'm sure he's happily chasing mice in kitty-heaven now :)
 
Karen F.
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He sure was cute! He had a good long life.
 
Gerard M.
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Good that he lived a long time.
 
ruthie
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It is sad that they weren't able to keep him after the whitehouse but I'm sure it was a very hard decision to make, I can't even imagine what their schedules are like and even in the white house someone else probably had a hand in taking care of the pets so maybe they didn't have a really close bond with them??? who knows. It's always sad to see a pet go and it really brings them down to earth when you hear about someone famous losing a pet, it makes them more real when you think of them feeling grief over a pet, it's always sad no matter who you are.
 
Roxanne Q.
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Ahhh, Socs was a great cat.
 
Carissa E.
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I couldnt' imagine giving away a cat of mine to let it live out its life with a friend. Very weird.
 
GregStay
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It is fun to read about the first cat and I am sure Socks had a wonderful life.
 
Laura B.
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It's amusing to read about him adjusting to being a White House cat. RIP Socks.
 
Meredith H.
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R.I.P. Socks. We loved you!
 
tohnstad
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He was such a cute cat! Sorry to see him go.
 
Joan B.
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Sad story.
 
Emilee C.
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always sad when an animal dies
 
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Andy K.
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Let's see, the Clinton's dog was hit by a car and they let their cat outside and then gave it away when they moved. If someone showed up at the shelter with these sorts of credentials, I would not adopt to them.
 
Dr. Joyce B.
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Not happy to read that Clinton let Socks outside ever.
 
Marie E.
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This picture shown of Socks should go along with any of the history/articles of the President. He was part of their family and it is the cutest darn pic!
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