Socks the cat

as a cat hair covered old Lady, living with a herd partly made of tuxedo cats, you brought tears to my eyes. Cats do boss dogs, and go for walks, and make pretty darn good companions. Rest in peace, o first cat. Thank you, Jamie.

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Thank you for such a wonderful goodbye to an historical and fascinating cat...."Socks: The White House Cat"!

He brought great joy to many Americans, and not all of them children....The First Lady now Sec. of State (yes!) Clinton wrote a book about him including many letters and questions for "Socks" from his devoted little fans. It was wonderful!

He lived a long and good life, and fought hard against an enemy of us all. God bless you in heaven, little Socks, an American cat!~~~

"God gave us the cat so that we may caress the Tiger...." Kipling

Everyone loves their pet,so when one passes away it is like losing a family member–even recently actor Mickey Rourke spoke about how his dog saved his life & was his best friend-does anyone think when the Obama's get a dog the novelty will wear off ?? do you think the President will be strict with his daughters having to walk and take care of it ?? Just curios to hear everyones opinion

Thank you, Jami, a beautiful story.

I thought you speaking out about Socks was wonderful! I am a cat lover myself and too many folks just see them as an animal, a pet...but they are so much more...they are family members. Thanks for showing the world that even our 4 legged friends are not forgotten when they pass.

Now that Socks is gone, what can we as Americans do to honor his contibutions to Society. I think the Flag over the Capital should have been brought to half-staff for a week of National Mourning. The Senate could pass a law that we have "Socks History Month". When people can reflect on what Socks meant to them. We could even get a National Holiday for his birthday!!
With our Governments ability to spend money, I'm sure it won't be long before there is a statue of Socks lying by Lincolns Feet!!

Cats and dogs are part of the family, apparently the Clintons don't think so. If they tried every thing (including a professional behaviorist) to get Buddy and Socks to live together peacefully...and all attempts failed, then back to the breeder Buddy goes. They had plenty of years left after Socks passed to do the dog thing. How disrespectful to the older cat to just give him away. BTW, I am not a crazy cat person, I am a dog person but sensitive to all. Also, I'm a fan of Bill Clinton .This comes from the heart...it's not about cats, dogs or Clintons.
Also,too many dog owners decide to get a puppy when their dog becomes a senior, This is really mean and disrespectable to the family dog, who has probably given you years of pleasure. You should at least give the old guy some peace and contentment in his later years. Rest in peace, Socks. Sorry you were discarded by your family.