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Socks, former Clinton White House cat, put to sleep

by Amy Judd | February 20, 2009 at 05:48 pm

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Socks the cat, the former White House cat of the Clinton's was put to sleep today after months battling cancer. He was 20 years old and had been losing weight for quite some time due to his illness. He had mouth and jaw cancer.

Since 2001, Socks lived with Betty Currie, former President Bill Clinton's secretary.

He had been a stray and was adopted by Chelsea Clinton, the Clintons' daughter, when Bill Clinton was governor of Arkansas.

"Socks brought much happiness to Chelsea and us over the years, and enjoyment to kids and cat lovers everywhere," Bill and Hillary Clinton said in a joint statement released by the William J. Clinton Foundation. "We're grateful for those memories, and we especially want to thank our good friend, Betty Currie, for taking such loving care of Socks for so many years."

Socks had an online fan club while he lived in the White House.

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Fripouille

at 18:17 on February 20th, 2009

Well, if cats do go to heaven, I just hope he has an ample supply of sparrows, mice and other delicacies up there instead of kit-e-kat....

The video is great!

Barbara McPherson

at 19:14 on February 20th, 2009

It's good to know that he was taken care of into his old age. It is so hard to part with a beloved pet.

Evil World News and Weather Network

at 07:15 on February 21st, 2009

So sad. My big dog is getting old and I fear this is his last year. He pees when he sleeps sometimes and can't get up very well. I love my big dog and had him since he was a pup. I'm going to miss him and I know the day is getting closer.