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White House 'Kitty' Dies at Age 18

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January 5, 2009

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Praisethekitty
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I was just thinking the same thing as a prior poster--moving an 18 year old to a new home probably would have had the same result
 
donfriend2004
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Sad to hear about any animal dying. At least it won't have to go through the trauma of relocating when the Bush family leaves the White House. The kitty maight not have survived the move. RIP.
 
K B.
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India lived a good, long life. It always hurts to lose a pet no matter what age and she will be missed by her family.
 
Stacy M.
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the cat lived a long pampered life i sure it was a good one soory to see it died.
 
Sarah S.
Sarah S. (sarahswan)
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18 is a good, long life.
 
Karen L.
Karen L. (karenlucca)
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Sorry to see Kitty pass. He has lived the life many have never seen. A white house cat.
 
babes
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oh my thats difficult when you lose a pet, thats really hard
 
hgtrader
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sad when you lose a pet
 
Brian K.
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Bummer
 
daryl b.
daryl b. (darylob)
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as with anyone who loosed a loved one i am sorry. when you get lucky to have one that lives a long life we tend to feel we will always have them
 
samantha s.
samantha s. (Mykiddsrock)
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I never even knew they had a cat...
 
Jessica J.
Jessica J. (JessJones)
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I was unaware that they even had a kitty.
 
Sally B.
Sally B. (WASHshelter)
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I didn't know they had a cat.
 
vcwhite
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I am sure she had a good life.
 
chitown
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I didn't know the Bushes had a cat. He didn't get the publicity Barney and Miss Beasley get. He had a good long cat life, so rest in peace, India.
 
Barbara Y.
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Aww this is so sad!
 
Sarah H.
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18 years is a long time for a cat- she lived a good life. I didn't even know there was a cat at the white house?
 
SwampRat
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This is really sad. It seems the longer you have a pet, the more painful the departure.
 
puppiesloveme
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THATS SAD!
 
Sharon N.
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Run free at rainbow bridge India. Now that you will be missed.
 
azzurrapl
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Condolences to the Bush family. It is always hard to loose a pet especially when they live to be so old. The Bush family are great pet owners and I know they will adopt more pets in the future. My prayers are with you.
 
James S.
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This is a real tragedy.

 
Chandra K.
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That is a long good life! Sad though.
 
Alison W.
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Eighteen years is a long time to build love and memories. I'm sure India will be missed.
 
Carolyn C.
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India must have lived a very interesting life. 19 is a very good age.
 
Jennifer H.
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Sounds like the First Cat had a good life and didn't want to leave the White House.
 
Brian K.
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Yes, the timing is kind of interesting.
 
Jodi S.
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18 is a good long life for a cat, and it sounds like India was well-loved and protected. Then again he never bit reporters either!
 
Sarah H.
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That's so funny you mentioned she didn't bite reporters- I had thought of that too. I guess the saying the well-behaved rarely make history rings true here. The dog will probably remembered more because of his biting incident.
 
Colleen H.
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I didn't even know they had a cat, their dog got all the press! Well, at least he lived a good life.
 
Bonnie M.
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It' always sad to lose a pet. But India had a good long life.
 
Carol L.
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I don't think I ever heard anything about this cat in the White house, he is a very handsome cat for sure. He lived a long and happy life.
 
oldmaidcatwoman
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There was a cat in the White House????? I had no idea.
 
Lisa B.
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Cats are just as much apart of the family, and when you've had them for eighteen years, its just heart-wrenching. My heart goes out to the first family.
 
kevinskats
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I wonder what life was like for a cat living in the White House? Probably a very hectic existence.
 
Michaelyn
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Lived a good life.
 
ragdollkitties
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So sad. He lived a good, long life though. I never even knew that there was a cat in the White House with Bush. It seems like the White House cats don't get the same media attention as the dogs. I hope he had a peaceful passing.
 
shannon s.
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well my goodness! i've hardly ever heard of a cat living that long! if she died at that kind of ripe old age she must have had a pretty good life indeed and that's all that really matters for a pet, the quality of life. RIP, india (kitty).
 
Susan R.
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It isn't easy for ANYONE to lose a beloved pet.
 
Amanda D.
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I'm really sorry to hear about their loss. I know how hard it is to lose a family member.
 
Kelly C.
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So sad to hear about the loss of their beloved kitty. I understand the pain that comes from losing a dear four-legged friend.
 
Jennifer O.
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My condolences go out to the Bush family for their loss. My 19-year-old cat passed away in September, so I know the sadness of losing a dear, loving friend that has been a part of your life for so many years. May their cat, India, purrrr in peace . . .
 
Ric O.
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She had a good long life. And one extended by the lady kind enough to take her in.
 
kadiquilts
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R.I.P. India! I lost my 20 year-old cat last year! My heart goes out to the Bush family!
 
Melanie
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No doubt she had a pretty pampered life!
 
jerZgirl
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My sympthathies for the Bush family...its hard to lose a pet.
 
Karen S.
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Cat had a long life.
 
359doran
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Cats rule!
 
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gadams38
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India came to the Whitehouse with the Bush family at the tender age of 10 years old, she was a family pet before they moved to Washington...unlike the Clintons who gave Socks away as soon as his term was up su to "Allergies"....they make shots for that, apparently Mr. Clinton isn't aware of that.
 
jerZgirl
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Don't forget their dog Buddy that only lived a few years before getting run over.
 
gadams38
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Oh yeah, forgot about Buddy...The Clinton's were real great pet owners weren't they?
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gadams38
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Me too....I imagine Mr. Clinton didn't have a whole lot of contact with poor Socks if he didn't even realize he was allergic to him until he moved out of the Whitehouse, probably never got close enough to him to find out.
 
Pia S.
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They could probably afford the vet bills. I am not a cat person, but one would think after 8 years of traveling, Inidia (or whatever the name is) would be used to it. But, then again, I'm not an expert. Good point.
 
doran359
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Excellent pet owners. Their cat lived to 18!
 
Niki D.
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While I'm not happy with the Bush legacy, I can't imagine losing your elderly cat and having to move at the same time. Fingers crossed that the Bush family decides to adopt a cat once they get settled in their new Texas home. Rest in peace, India. You had a nice, long life.
 
Courtney H.
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rest in peace sweet kitty
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