Spot, Bush's Dog Has Died

White House web page | Press Secretary

[cajuncooker]

Statement by the Press Secretary

February 21, 2004

STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY

The President and Mrs. Bush and the entire Bush family are deeply saddened by the passing of Spot. A loyal and loving companion, Spot was a beloved member of the Bush family for nearly 15 years. She will be missed.

[EllaMinnow]

I used to read my daughter a book called "Dog Heaven" and I remembered one particular line because I love it so much:

"every angel who passes by has a biscuit for a dog because every dog becomes a good dog in Dog Heaven."

Spot was always a good dog...

[Ramonan]

At least Spot died a quiet, dignified death at home.Reflects on his owner.
If you are Clinton's dog, you get neglected, wander out in the road, and get run over

[Aeronaut]

Aww man, that's nice.

[HighWheeler]

If they get a new dog, they should name it "Fido". It would send the RATS into orbit. That was the name of Lincoln's dog:

[SAMWolf]

This is something all pet owners can relate with

[AngrySpud]

I can relate to your husband. As an adult, I've cried three times ... twice over dogs.

[Howlin]

This guy is NOT a cat person!

[hershey]

Bingo.

[kayak]

Yes, I've been hoping that someone would find that picture and post it.

[per loin]

I had planned to vote for Bush, but now that I found out that the Bushes stole the name of Dick and Jane's dog...well...maybe Nader.

[woofie]

woof woof woof

[cyncooper]

Don't miss the picture at post #40.

[Kaslin]

Spot's bio

Breed
English Springer Spaniel

"Dream" Job
White House Tour Dog…loves to tell children about the White House

Birthday
March 17, 1989 at the White House

Address
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.

Owners
President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush

Mother
Mildred Kerr Bush, author of Millie's Book. She belonged to former President George Bush and former First Lady Barbara Bush.

Father
Tug Farish of Lane's End Farm in Kentucky

Namesake
Named after Scott Fletcher, a former Texas Rangers baseball player

[SShultz460]

I remember that picture, and it was my desktop picture for months. Thanks for posting it

[LisaMalia]

I'm sure it's hard for the girls, Jenna and Barbara, as they've had him since they were children.

Dogs can be such an important part of a family. I know our Lab, Calvin is.

How very sad.

[Kaslin]

Spot would have been 15 years old on March 17

[EllaMinnow]

You should send them a puppy.

[bellas_sister]

Where is the link? We refuse to believe Spot is dead, this obviously DU disinformaiton....

[BigSkyFreeper]

Aww that's just sad! I know what they must be going through. My folks were devastated when the passing of one of their West Higland (Westie) Terrier passed away last Fall. Jenna looked alot like this one:

They now have two young dogs, one a Westie and the other a Corgi. They're like two young boys in many ways. They've been having a blast with the 9 feet of snow we've had this winter. They dig and climb all over the snow. LOL

[HighWheeler]

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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