“Valhalla, I am coming.”
Posted on 02/20/2009 6:05:41 PM PST by NormsRevenge
BALTIMORE – Socks, the White House cat during the Clinton administration who waged war on Buddy the pup, has died. He was around 18.
Socks had lived with Bill Clinton's secretary, Betty Currie, in Hollywood, Md., since the Clintons left the White House in early 2001.
Currie confirmed Socks' death Friday evening and said she was "heartbroken." She did not give details, referring calls to the Clinton Foundation office.
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She never spilled the beans.
Hillary: “Socks who?”
I thought he died months ago. Maybe he was just sick.
India, the Bush’s cat died.
Socks was very luck to be given away to Bettie Currie when Der Sinkmeister left Washington. He traded in a classless owner for a classy one.
Socks and Buddy. The only Clinton’s I liked.
That’s Hillary Care for you.
Sad. I lost my Viking Kittie yesterday morning, so I know how she feels.
That’s right.
Sorry SIS.
Why is it that Dems enter the White House without pets, make a big production out of getting one (does Obamby have his dog yet?) and ditch them when they leave office (or turn them loose in the road)?
On the other hand IIRC Bush brought his dogs to the WH with him and left with them. Come to think of it, I’m going to miss Barney cam come xmas.
Thanks. I’m glad she went peacefully in her old age.
Thanks. I been there too many times.. to the vet , that is. ;-)
She never spilled the beans.
Or the milk for that matter.
So sorry to hear of Socks passing. Your kitties passing too. We lost our 14 yo boy a few weeks before Christmas and still miss him everyday.
Best thing to come out of the Clinton White House.
She was a cute kitty.
And notice they gave her away as soon as they left.
Ah that’s good—the best way to go.
Socks had lived with been foisted off on Bill Clinton's secretary, Betty Currie, in Hollywood, Md., since the Clintons left the White House in early 2001.
Everybody knows the cat and the dog were for show, only.
The pollsters told the 'Toon that a cat and a dog would play well with middle America, so...voila!, a cat and a dog showed up at the 'Toon's White House.
However, all reports indicated the cat (and the dog) were pretty good as White House pets go, so, for what its worth, RIP, Socks.
You were a better personality than your original master ever was.
Socks was an adorable cat. I remember her, Socks was the first Presidential cat. I love animals so for me this sucks, poor kitty. May she rest in peace
It wasn’t a natural death. Socks had ‘help’.
“Valhalla, I am coming.”
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have an 18 year old kitty myself.
I hope your kitty is doing well! Older kitties are special.
You were a cool cat
RIP
After months of treatment for cancer. You don’t let an animal keep suffering.
Hard to believe the death of a cat is news.
So, I have to make do with this photo of Pope Benedict XVI exorcising Nancy Pelosi:
I agree with you. I suspect ARKANSIDE !!!
Does anyone know if the cat was recently around Fort Marcy park ??
Certainly the most honest of all the Clintons. RIP little kitty.
catboxes stink.
No, exorcism only works if one is possessed by an evil spirit. When it’s the person themselves it doesn’t do anything.
Geez, don’t give Pelosi an out for her heart-felt passionate beliefs by implying it’s a demon in her that is responsible. SHE IS responsible. And accountable.
Hugs
She seems to be. Does have a thyroid problem though. Yes they are.
My 14 year old short haired calico was euthanized last Monday. Like Socks, she had cancer - Lymphoma.
I’m not a vet, but what I’ve learned from this experience is that cancer in older cats is very very tough to beat. Sometimes the cure is tougher than the disease.
My deepest sympathy to you, Sandy, and to those who loved and cared for Socks. This is my first weekend without Scarlet and I miss her terribly.
Except they had Socks when they still lived in Arkansas.
“Socks and Buddy. The only Clintons I liked.”
Yeah. You and me, too, but even they were sorely tempted to behave like animals while with the Clintons.
It’s a joke.
Sad to lose a pet. No real story here.
How many dead pussies have been in the white house?
Big deal.
The cat was a prop, either way.
I know what you mean. I keep thinking I see Phoebe... she was a beautiful tuxedo cat.
Sorry to hear about Socks. My oldest kitty lived to be around 20, and she passed when I was around 26. Animals are good people. Sometimes, they are the best friends we get.
I know, I really wasn’t mad at you.
I’m sorry to hear that. My cat, Frank, was diagnosed with cancer not too long ago. The vet has assured me that he is not in any pain, so I am making his last months as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
I am sorry about Frank. We surely love our furry kids. Lots of FReepers are pet people & know what you are going through & are praying for your painful situation. I am one of them now!
Hugs sweetie.. It hurts a lot. Many of us know!
....I suspect, It was the "catnip" or a 'Rat... 
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