Clintons the former cat lovers
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I agree. A pet is for life. This is why I keep hiding Xena, and if it comes to the worst, we will move…together.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an > apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and a > cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of > one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. Regards, > Andr0 & >^^< 
) > Hmm. Not me. If it was me in that situation, I would rather be evicted > than give up either one of my pets, be them cat, dog, or otherwise. > — > http://www.stacyinthecity.com > http://www.frogduck.com
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> I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an > apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and a > cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of > one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. Regards, > Andr0 & >^^< )
I guess you are addressing The Cat Protector, re: being pleased that the dog got marching orders? I can’t see where getting rid of either of the pets would be a pleasing thing; it’s sad, no matter the species. Being a "cat" person isn’t inherently better than being a "dog" person, IMO; it’s just a matter of personal preference. If this story were being told here, but with opposite results, I bet people’d say that they should’ve found an apt. that would accept 2 pets & moved in order to not have had to get rid of the cat. Or that they should’ve offered the landlord/management more of a collateral fee, etc.in hopes of keeping the cat & dog. IOW, seems odd to me that the dog getting marching orders is considered fine (& apparently a good thing, as long as the cat still had his/her home), but if it were the other way around… And, also, from the story, one can’t discern who’d been the first pet, the cat or the dog. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live > with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room > on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way > down > after reading this article. > — > Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! > http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 > Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 > The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi > http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
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You right, I wasn’t addressing All, just CP.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an > apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and > a > cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of > one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. > Regards, > Andr0 & >^^< ) > I guess you are addressing The Cat Protector, re: being pleased that the dog > got marching orders? I can’t see where getting rid of either of the pets > would be a pleasing thing; it’s sad, no matter the species. Being a "cat" > person isn’t inherently better than being a "dog" person, IMO; it’s just a > matter of personal preference. > If this story were being told here, but with opposite results, I bet > people’d say that they should’ve found an apt. that would accept 2 pets & > moved in order to not have had to get rid of the cat. Or that they > should’ve offered the landlord/management more of a collateral fee, etc.in > hopes of keeping the cat & dog. IOW, seems odd to me that the dog getting > marching orders is considered fine (& apparently a good thing, as long as > the cat still had his/her home), but if it were the other way around… > And, also, from the story, one can’t discern who’d been the first pet, the > cat or the dog. > Cathy > — > "Staccato signals of constant information…" > ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon > > Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the > White > > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live > with > > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of > room > on > > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide > to > > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way > down > > after reading this article. > > — > > Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! > > http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 > > Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 > > The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi > > http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
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> I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an > apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and a > cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of > one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. Regards, > Andr0 & >^^< )
Hmm. Not me. If it was me in that situation, I would rather be evicted than give up either one of my pets, be them cat, dog, or otherwise. — http://www.stacyinthecity.com http://www.frogduck.com
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Yeah well I was just reading an old article apparently from USA today that says the Bush’s cat Ernie which was rescued from a tree when he was still Governer apparently went to the home of a family friend because it was not declawed while India went on to the White House because he was declawed. This proves that even our President would dump a cat and declaw another. I hope we can find one first family that has nothing but cats and keeps them with their claws. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an > apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and a > cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of > one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. Regards, > Andr0 & >^^< ) > Hmm. Not me. If it was me in that situation, I would rather be evicted > than give up either one of my pets, be them cat, dog, or otherwise. > — > http://www.stacyinthecity.com > http://www.frogduck.com
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Cathy, I totally agree! Both cat and dog people are great. I believe that people who live with pets and properly care for them are inherently better people. :) I get tired of reading "cat people vs. dog people" on this newsgroup. Obviously we all love cats, but there’s no need to put down dogs. Truthfully, though, I believe it’s a dog biased world. I don’t really care what popular preference is, I just love my kitties…. There are several dogs in my life that I love as well. Dogs are just too much work, IMO, and I don’t foresee ever getting one. I definitely enjoy them, but they’re not for me. Aurora wouldn’t stand for it anyway. I was housesitting for my friend Michael back in October. He’s got 2 big dogs. Gustav used to go over with me often (several times a week) to spend time with them and Gustav is actually very fond of the dogs. He plays with them… Aurora just is NOT as accepting. We were there nearly 3 weeks and she simply could not contain herself in a room with them. She hissed at them like mad and never let up regardless of how much time we spend there.. I feel sad, too for the dog who got walking papers. :( It’s horrible. ~Kaare – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an > apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and >a > cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of > one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. >Regards, > Andr0 & >^^< ) >I guess you are addressing The Cat Protector, re: being pleased that the dog >got marching orders? I can’t see where getting rid of either of the pets >would be a pleasing thing; it’s sad, no matter the species. Being a "cat" >person isn’t inherently better than being a "dog" person, IMO; it’s just a >matter of personal preference. >If this story were being told here, but with opposite results, I bet >people’d say that they should’ve found an apt. that would accept 2 pets & >moved in order to not have had to get rid of the cat. Or that they >should’ve offered the landlord/management more of a collateral fee, etc.in >hopes of keeping the cat & dog. IOW, seems odd to me that the dog getting >marching orders is considered fine (& apparently a good thing, as long as >the cat still had his/her home), but if it were the other way around… >And, also, from the story, one can’t discern who’d been the first pet, the >cat or the dog. >Cathy >– >"Staccato signals of constant information…" >("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon > > Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the >White > > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live > with > > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of >room > on > > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide >to > > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way > down > > after reading this article. > > — > > Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! > > http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 > > Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 > > The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi > > http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
The most recent pictures of Gustav and Aurora: http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/dec2001/dec01.html
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Cool. It shows them to be a true cat person. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an > apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and a > cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of > one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. Regards, > Andr0 & >^^< ) > Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live > with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room > on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way > down > after reading this article. > — > Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! > http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 > Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 > The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi > http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
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> << I was very sorry to hear about Buddy’s death. >> > Me, too. I heard it on the radio as I was waking up this a.m. I wonder how > he > got out…the story I heard wasn’t clear as to whether he had escaped the yard > or if he was being walked at the time of his death but I felt sad about it all > day. I already went through feeling sad about Socks a few months ago. > I believe Ernie was the name of Bush’s relinquished cat. > Candace > (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) > See my cats: > http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace
Indigo. Karen
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I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and a cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. Regards, Andr0 & >^^< )
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way down > after reading this article. > — > Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! > http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 > Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 > The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi > http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
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> Well their cat India which apparently has been with the Bush’s for 10 years > moved to the White House with their two dogs. Let’s just hope they move out > with the Bush’s unlike Socks who was pretty much dumped.
You keep repeating this like it’s true. You want to back it up with any actual facts? Priscilla — "I have no idea what happens when you bombard the One Ring with antimatter, but I’m fairly sure it’s not good." – Graydon Saunders in rasff
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Repeating? This is the first time I posted this about the Bushs’ cat. And they did have the cat before they moved into the White House just like the Clintons’ cat and it is fact that the Clintons’ cat Socks is now with the former President’s secretary. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Well their cat India which apparently has been with the Bush’s for 10 years > moved to the White House with their two dogs. Let’s just hope they move out > with the Bush’s unlike Socks who was pretty much dumped. > You keep repeating this like it’s true. You want to back it up with any > actual facts? > Priscilla > — > "I have no idea what happens when you bombard the One Ring with > antimatter, but I’m fairly sure it’s not good." > – Graydon Saunders in rasff
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> I also read (this is unsubstanciated, but worth looking into to see if > it is true) that Chelsea gave Socks to a friend to keep while she was in > college, but she wanted socks back when she was done with school.
I’ve never heard anything along that line, but have wondered that too – if she (Chelsea) & Betty Currie agreed that Chelsea’d be free to take Socks back once she was done w/ school & settled in her own place. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon
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> Old discussion? That story was posted today by Yahoo, Rueters and probably > every other news agency so how can it be an old article?
It’s still an old story, dating from the end of Clinton’s second term, when Socks went to live w/ Betty Currie, & it was discussed a lot (incl. on this ng) back then. It’s only being revived in the media today, because of Buddy’s death. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> — > Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! > http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 > Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 > The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi > http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start > > Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the > White > > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live > with > > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of > room on > > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide > to > > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way > down > > after reading this article. > Oh, please. Are you starting that old discussion again? *sigh* > People, just go to google and read what was said last time around. > Priscilla > — > "I have no idea what happens when you bombard the One Ring with > antimatter, but I’m fairly sure it’s not good." > – Graydon Saunders in rasff
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Old discussion? That story was posted today by Yahoo, Rueters and probably every other news agency so how can it be an old article? — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way down > after reading this article. > Oh, please. Are you starting that old discussion again? *sigh* > People, just go to google and read what was said last time around. > Priscilla > — > "I have no idea what happens when you bombard the One Ring with > antimatter, but I’m fairly sure it’s not good." > – Graydon Saunders in rasff
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> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way down > after reading this article.
Oh, please. Are you starting that old discussion again? *sigh* People, just go to google and read what was said last time around. Priscilla — "I have no idea what happens when you bombard the One Ring with antimatter, but I’m fairly sure it’s not good." – Graydon Saunders in rasff
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> IIRC, Socks was Chelsea’s cat, and both her parents are/were allergic to > cats–it seems that, being a student, she probably couldn’t bring him > with her to school (esp. since she’s been in the UK, what with the > quarantine laws), and they probably decided that better a dog that > didn’t make them sneeze than a cat that did. I’m not happy about it, > either, but it seems as if Socks has a good home with Betty Currie, so > it seems to be a happy ending for one pet, at least. > Robin the mad photographer
Yes, you’re right, Socks was Chelsea’s cat. I don’t remember hearing anything about allergies (although maybe there were), but only that Socks & Buddy didn’t get along well, at all, even after time had passed. The main thing people seemed to think here (this ng) was that since Socks was the resident pet before Buddy showed up, was that if anything, it should’ve been Buddy who was rehomed. Otoh, as you alluded to – who knows what input Chelsea had in the decision (besides taking the UK college bit into acct.), or if maybe Betty Currie was happy to take on Socks whereas they didn’t have a ready-to-adopt-him person for Buddy, etc. Btw – I agree, re: Ms. Currie adopting Socks; she already knew him, & it seemed like a good solution in light of the situation, to me. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon
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I am sorry too. Apparently he playfully chased after a contractor who was at the Clinton’s home doing some work and got out. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> << I was very sorry to hear about Buddy’s death. >> > Me, too. I heard it on the radio as I was waking up this a.m. I wonder how he > got out…the story I heard wasn’t clear as to whether he had escaped the yard > or if he was being walked at the time of his death but I felt sad about it all > day. I already went through feeling sad about Socks a few months ago. > I believe Ernie was the name of Bush’s relinquished cat. > Candace > (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) > See my cats: > http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live > with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room > on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way > down > after reading this article. > There was a long thread (maybe threads?) here about Socks going to live w/ > Betty Curie back when the decision was made, when B. Clinton left office. A > Google search should bring it all up.
IIRC, Socks was Chelsea’s cat, and both her parents are/were allergic to cats–it seems that, being a student, she probably couldn’t bring him with her to school (esp. since she’s been in the UK, what with the quarantine laws), and they probably decided that better a dog that didn’t make them sneeze than a cat that did. I’m not happy about it, either, but it seems as if Socks has a good home with Betty Currie, so it seems to be a happy ending for one pet, at least. Robin the mad photographer Black Sheep Studios, Somerville, MA Brownie Yenta/Heater Shirt Queen/Minor Net Goddess "Fortunately, Robin has never asked anyone to kill for her brownies. She’s very sweet that way."–Aimee Lortskell
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Yeah but they still should not have dumped the cat. I guess they are just now one of the more notables who feel dumping a cat is ok regardless the circumstance. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> > Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live > with > > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room > on > > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way > down > > after reading this article. > There was a long thread (maybe threads?) here about Socks going to live w/ > Betty Curie back when the decision was made, when B. Clinton left office. A > Google search should bring it all up. > IIRC, Socks was Chelsea’s cat, and both her parents are/were allergic to > cats–it seems that, being a student, she probably couldn’t bring him > with her to school (esp. since she’s been in the UK, what with the > quarantine laws), and they probably decided that better a dog that > didn’t make them sneeze than a cat that did. I’m not happy about it, > either, but it seems as if Socks has a good home with Betty Currie, so > it seems to be a happy ending for one pet, at least. > Robin the mad photographer > Black Sheep Studios, Somerville, MA > Brownie Yenta/Heater Shirt Queen/Minor Net Goddess > "Fortunately, Robin has never asked anyone to kill for her > brownies. She’s very sweet that way."–Aimee Lortskell
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> IIRC, Socks was Chelsea’s cat, and both her parents are/were allergic to > cats–it seems that, being a student, she probably couldn’t bring him > with her to school (esp. since she’s been in the UK, what with the > quarantine laws), and they probably decided that better a dog that > didn’t make them sneeze than a cat that did. I’m not happy about it, > either, but it seems as if Socks has a good home with Betty Currie, so > it seems to be a happy ending for one pet, at least.
I also read (this is unsubstanciated, but worth looking into to see if it is true) that Chelsea gave Socks to a friend to keep while she was in college, but she wanted socks back when she was done with school. — http://www.stacyinthecity.com http://www.frogduck.com
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Well their cat India which apparently has been with the Bush’s for 10 years moved to the White House with their two dogs. Let’s just hope they move out with the Bush’s unlike Socks who was pretty much dumped. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way down > after reading this article. > I have a real problem when people dump animals too, although thank god > for Betty Currie (wasn’t that her name?) who took Socks. > I was very sorry to hear about Buddy’s death. > Do you remember when the Bushes moved into the Whitehouse they dumped a > cat too? I can’t remember the cat’s name, but they sent it to a friend > in California, and the cat escaped. A janitor found the cat wandering > the streets, recognized him from the press (President’s cat missing, > like it was a funny story) and turned him in. > I just don’t understand dumping an animal at all, but I think most of > us here take our pet ownership quite seriously…and accept the > responsibility. I’m sorry not everyone feels the same. 
> Juls > p.s. I know there are sometimes extraordinary circumstances that force > a situation; I’m talking about people who discard pets like old purses. > It hurts me.
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<< I was very sorry to hear about Buddy’s death. >> Me, too. I heard it on the radio as I was waking up this a.m. I wonder how he got out…the story I heard wasn’t clear as to whether he had escaped the yard or if he was being walked at the time of his death but I felt sad about it all day. I already went through feeling sad about Socks a few months ago. I believe Ernie was the name of Bush’s relinquished cat. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace
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Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live with Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room on the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way down after reading this article. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
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> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way down > after reading this article.
I have a real problem when people dump animals too, although thank god for Betty Currie (wasn’t that her name?) who took Socks. I was very sorry to hear about Buddy’s death. Do you remember when the Bushes moved into the Whitehouse they dumped a cat too? I can’t remember the cat’s name, but they sent it to a friend in California, and the cat escaped. A janitor found the cat wandering the streets, recognized him from the press (President’s cat missing, like it was a funny story) and turned him in. I just don’t understand dumping an animal at all, but I think most of us here take our pet ownership quite seriously…and accept the responsibility. I’m sorry not everyone feels the same. Juls p.s. I know there are sometimes extraordinary circumstances that force a situation; I’m talking about people who discard pets like old purses. It hurts me.
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> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way down > after reading this article.
There was a long thread (maybe threads?) here about Socks going to live w/ Betty Curie back when the decision was made, when B. Clinton left office. A Google search should bring it all up. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon
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I agree. A pet is for life. This is why I keep hiding Xena, and if it comes to the worst, we will move…together.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an > apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and a > cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of > one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. Regards, > Andr0 & >^^< ) > Hmm. Not me. If it was me in that situation, I would rather be evicted > than give up either one of my pets, be them cat, dog, or otherwise. > — > http://www.stacyinthecity.com > http://www.frogduck.com
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> I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an > apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and a > cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of > one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. Regards, > Andr0 & >^^< )
I guess you are addressing The Cat Protector, re: being pleased that the dog got marching orders? I can’t see where getting rid of either of the pets would be a pleasing thing; it’s sad, no matter the species. Being a "cat" person isn’t inherently better than being a "dog" person, IMO; it’s just a matter of personal preference. If this story were being told here, but with opposite results, I bet people’d say that they should’ve found an apt. that would accept 2 pets & moved in order to not have had to get rid of the cat. Or that they should’ve offered the landlord/management more of a collateral fee, etc.in hopes of keeping the cat & dog. IOW, seems odd to me that the dog getting marching orders is considered fine (& apparently a good thing, as long as the cat still had his/her home), but if it were the other way around… And, also, from the story, one can’t discern who’d been the first pet, the cat or the dog. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live > with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room > on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way > down > after reading this article. > — > Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! > http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 > Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 > The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi > http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
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You right, I wasn’t addressing All, just CP.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an > apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and > a > cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of > one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. > Regards, > Andr0 & >^^< ) > I guess you are addressing The Cat Protector, re: being pleased that the dog > got marching orders? I can’t see where getting rid of either of the pets > would be a pleasing thing; it’s sad, no matter the species. Being a "cat" > person isn’t inherently better than being a "dog" person, IMO; it’s just a > matter of personal preference. > If this story were being told here, but with opposite results, I bet > people’d say that they should’ve found an apt. that would accept 2 pets & > moved in order to not have had to get rid of the cat. Or that they > should’ve offered the landlord/management more of a collateral fee, etc.in > hopes of keeping the cat & dog. IOW, seems odd to me that the dog getting > marching orders is considered fine (& apparently a good thing, as long as > the cat still had his/her home), but if it were the other way around… > And, also, from the story, one can’t discern who’d been the first pet, the > cat or the dog. > Cathy > — > "Staccato signals of constant information…" > ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon > > Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the > White > > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live > with > > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of > room > on > > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide > to > > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way > down > > after reading this article. > > — > > Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! > > http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 > > Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 > > The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi > > http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
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> I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an > apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and a > cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of > one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. Regards, > Andr0 & >^^< )
Hmm. Not me. If it was me in that situation, I would rather be evicted than give up either one of my pets, be them cat, dog, or otherwise. — http://www.stacyinthecity.com http://www.frogduck.com
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Yeah well I was just reading an old article apparently from USA today that says the Bush’s cat Ernie which was rescued from a tree when he was still Governer apparently went to the home of a family friend because it was not declawed while India went on to the White House because he was declawed. This proves that even our President would dump a cat and declaw another. I hope we can find one first family that has nothing but cats and keeps them with their claws. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an > apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and a > cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of > one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. Regards, > Andr0 & >^^< ) > Hmm. Not me. If it was me in that situation, I would rather be evicted > than give up either one of my pets, be them cat, dog, or otherwise. > — > http://www.stacyinthecity.com > http://www.frogduck.com
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Cathy, I totally agree! Both cat and dog people are great. I believe that people who live with pets and properly care for them are inherently better people. :) I get tired of reading "cat people vs. dog people" on this newsgroup. Obviously we all love cats, but there’s no need to put down dogs. Truthfully, though, I believe it’s a dog biased world. I don’t really care what popular preference is, I just love my kitties…. There are several dogs in my life that I love as well. Dogs are just too much work, IMO, and I don’t foresee ever getting one. I definitely enjoy them, but they’re not for me. Aurora wouldn’t stand for it anyway. I was housesitting for my friend Michael back in October. He’s got 2 big dogs. Gustav used to go over with me often (several times a week) to spend time with them and Gustav is actually very fond of the dogs. He plays with them… Aurora just is NOT as accepting. We were there nearly 3 weeks and she simply could not contain herself in a room with them. She hissed at them like mad and never let up regardless of how much time we spend there.. I feel sad, too for the dog who got walking papers. :( It’s horrible. ~Kaare – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an > apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and >a > cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of > one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. >Regards, > Andr0 & >^^< ) >I guess you are addressing The Cat Protector, re: being pleased that the dog >got marching orders? I can’t see where getting rid of either of the pets >would be a pleasing thing; it’s sad, no matter the species. Being a "cat" >person isn’t inherently better than being a "dog" person, IMO; it’s just a >matter of personal preference. >If this story were being told here, but with opposite results, I bet >people’d say that they should’ve found an apt. that would accept 2 pets & >moved in order to not have had to get rid of the cat. Or that they >should’ve offered the landlord/management more of a collateral fee, etc.in >hopes of keeping the cat & dog. IOW, seems odd to me that the dog getting >marching orders is considered fine (& apparently a good thing, as long as >the cat still had his/her home), but if it were the other way around… >And, also, from the story, one can’t discern who’d been the first pet, the >cat or the dog. >Cathy >– >"Staccato signals of constant information…" >("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon > > Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the >White > > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live > with > > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of >room > on > > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide >to > > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way > down > > after reading this article. > > — > > Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! > > http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 > > Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 > > The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi > > http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
The most recent pictures of Gustav and Aurora: http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/dec2001/dec01.html
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Cool. It shows them to be a true cat person. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an > apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and a > cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of > one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. Regards, > Andr0 & >^^< ) > Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live > with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room > on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way > down > after reading this article. > — > Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! > http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 > Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 > The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi > http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
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> << I was very sorry to hear about Buddy’s death. >> > Me, too. I heard it on the radio as I was waking up this a.m. I wonder how > he > got out…the story I heard wasn’t clear as to whether he had escaped the yard > or if he was being walked at the time of his death but I felt sad about it all > day. I already went through feeling sad about Socks a few months ago. > I believe Ernie was the name of Bush’s relinquished cat. > Candace > (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) > See my cats: > http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace
Indigo. Karen
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I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and a cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. Regards, Andr0 & >^^< )
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way down > after reading this article. > — > Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! > http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 > Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 > The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi > http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
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> Well their cat India which apparently has been with the Bush’s for 10 years > moved to the White House with their two dogs. Let’s just hope they move out > with the Bush’s unlike Socks who was pretty much dumped.
You keep repeating this like it’s true. You want to back it up with any actual facts? Priscilla — "I have no idea what happens when you bombard the One Ring with antimatter, but I’m fairly sure it’s not good." – Graydon Saunders in rasff
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Repeating? This is the first time I posted this about the Bushs’ cat. And they did have the cat before they moved into the White House just like the Clintons’ cat and it is fact that the Clintons’ cat Socks is now with the former President’s secretary. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Well their cat India which apparently has been with the Bush’s for 10 years > moved to the White House with their two dogs. Let’s just hope they move out > with the Bush’s unlike Socks who was pretty much dumped. > You keep repeating this like it’s true. You want to back it up with any > actual facts? > Priscilla > — > "I have no idea what happens when you bombard the One Ring with > antimatter, but I’m fairly sure it’s not good." > – Graydon Saunders in rasff
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> I also read (this is unsubstanciated, but worth looking into to see if > it is true) that Chelsea gave Socks to a friend to keep while she was in > college, but she wanted socks back when she was done with school.
I’ve never heard anything along that line, but have wondered that too – if she (Chelsea) & Betty Currie agreed that Chelsea’d be free to take Socks back once she was done w/ school & settled in her own place. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon
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> Old discussion? That story was posted today by Yahoo, Rueters and probably > every other news agency so how can it be an old article?
It’s still an old story, dating from the end of Clinton’s second term, when Socks went to live w/ Betty Currie, & it was discussed a lot (incl. on this ng) back then. It’s only being revived in the media today, because of Buddy’s death. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> — > Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! > http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 > Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 > The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi > http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start > > Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the > White > > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live > with > > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of > room on > > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide > to > > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way > down > > after reading this article. > Oh, please. Are you starting that old discussion again? *sigh* > People, just go to google and read what was said last time around. > Priscilla > — > "I have no idea what happens when you bombard the One Ring with > antimatter, but I’m fairly sure it’s not good." > – Graydon Saunders in rasff
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Old discussion? That story was posted today by Yahoo, Rueters and probably every other news agency so how can it be an old article? — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way down > after reading this article. > Oh, please. Are you starting that old discussion again? *sigh* > People, just go to google and read what was said last time around. > Priscilla > — > "I have no idea what happens when you bombard the One Ring with > antimatter, but I’m fairly sure it’s not good." > – Graydon Saunders in rasff
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> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way down > after reading this article.
Oh, please. Are you starting that old discussion again? *sigh* People, just go to google and read what was said last time around. Priscilla — "I have no idea what happens when you bombard the One Ring with antimatter, but I’m fairly sure it’s not good." – Graydon Saunders in rasff
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> IIRC, Socks was Chelsea’s cat, and both her parents are/were allergic to > cats–it seems that, being a student, she probably couldn’t bring him > with her to school (esp. since she’s been in the UK, what with the > quarantine laws), and they probably decided that better a dog that > didn’t make them sneeze than a cat that did. I’m not happy about it, > either, but it seems as if Socks has a good home with Betty Currie, so > it seems to be a happy ending for one pet, at least. > Robin the mad photographer
Yes, you’re right, Socks was Chelsea’s cat. I don’t remember hearing anything about allergies (although maybe there were), but only that Socks & Buddy didn’t get along well, at all, even after time had passed. The main thing people seemed to think here (this ng) was that since Socks was the resident pet before Buddy showed up, was that if anything, it should’ve been Buddy who was rehomed. Otoh, as you alluded to – who knows what input Chelsea had in the decision (besides taking the UK college bit into acct.), or if maybe Betty Currie was happy to take on Socks whereas they didn’t have a ready-to-adopt-him person for Buddy, etc. Btw – I agree, re: Ms. Currie adopting Socks; she already knew him, & it seemed like a good solution in light of the situation, to me. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon
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I am sorry too. Apparently he playfully chased after a contractor who was at the Clinton’s home doing some work and got out. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> << I was very sorry to hear about Buddy’s death. >> > Me, too. I heard it on the radio as I was waking up this a.m. I wonder how he > got out…the story I heard wasn’t clear as to whether he had escaped the yard > or if he was being walked at the time of his death but I felt sad about it all > day. I already went through feeling sad about Socks a few months ago. > I believe Ernie was the name of Bush’s relinquished cat. > Candace > (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) > See my cats: > http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live > with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room > on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way > down > after reading this article. > There was a long thread (maybe threads?) here about Socks going to live w/ > Betty Curie back when the decision was made, when B. Clinton left office. A > Google search should bring it all up.
IIRC, Socks was Chelsea’s cat, and both her parents are/were allergic to cats–it seems that, being a student, she probably couldn’t bring him with her to school (esp. since she’s been in the UK, what with the quarantine laws), and they probably decided that better a dog that didn’t make them sneeze than a cat that did. I’m not happy about it, either, but it seems as if Socks has a good home with Betty Currie, so it seems to be a happy ending for one pet, at least. Robin the mad photographer Black Sheep Studios, Somerville, MA Brownie Yenta/Heater Shirt Queen/Minor Net Goddess "Fortunately, Robin has never asked anyone to kill for her brownies. She’s very sweet that way."–Aimee Lortskell
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Yeah but they still should not have dumped the cat. I guess they are just now one of the more notables who feel dumping a cat is ok regardless the circumstance. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> > Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live > with > > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room > on > > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way > down > > after reading this article. > There was a long thread (maybe threads?) here about Socks going to live w/ > Betty Curie back when the decision was made, when B. Clinton left office. A > Google search should bring it all up. > IIRC, Socks was Chelsea’s cat, and both her parents are/were allergic to > cats–it seems that, being a student, she probably couldn’t bring him > with her to school (esp. since she’s been in the UK, what with the > quarantine laws), and they probably decided that better a dog that > didn’t make them sneeze than a cat that did. I’m not happy about it, > either, but it seems as if Socks has a good home with Betty Currie, so > it seems to be a happy ending for one pet, at least. > Robin the mad photographer > Black Sheep Studios, Somerville, MA > Brownie Yenta/Heater Shirt Queen/Minor Net Goddess > "Fortunately, Robin has never asked anyone to kill for her > brownies. She’s very sweet that way."–Aimee Lortskell
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> IIRC, Socks was Chelsea’s cat, and both her parents are/were allergic to > cats–it seems that, being a student, she probably couldn’t bring him > with her to school (esp. since she’s been in the UK, what with the > quarantine laws), and they probably decided that better a dog that > didn’t make them sneeze than a cat that did. I’m not happy about it, > either, but it seems as if Socks has a good home with Betty Currie, so > it seems to be a happy ending for one pet, at least.
I also read (this is unsubstanciated, but worth looking into to see if it is true) that Chelsea gave Socks to a friend to keep while she was in college, but she wanted socks back when she was done with school. — http://www.stacyinthecity.com http://www.frogduck.com
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Well their cat India which apparently has been with the Bush’s for 10 years moved to the White House with their two dogs. Let’s just hope they move out with the Bush’s unlike Socks who was pretty much dumped. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way down > after reading this article. > I have a real problem when people dump animals too, although thank god > for Betty Currie (wasn’t that her name?) who took Socks. > I was very sorry to hear about Buddy’s death. > Do you remember when the Bushes moved into the Whitehouse they dumped a > cat too? I can’t remember the cat’s name, but they sent it to a friend > in California, and the cat escaped. A janitor found the cat wandering > the streets, recognized him from the press (President’s cat missing, > like it was a funny story) and turned him in. > I just don’t understand dumping an animal at all, but I think most of > us here take our pet ownership quite seriously…and accept the > responsibility. I’m sorry not everyone feels the same. > Juls > p.s. I know there are sometimes extraordinary circumstances that force > a situation; I’m talking about people who discard pets like old purses. > It hurts me.
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<< I was very sorry to hear about Buddy’s death. >> Me, too. I heard it on the radio as I was waking up this a.m. I wonder how he got out…the story I heard wasn’t clear as to whether he had escaped the yard or if he was being walked at the time of his death but I felt sad about it all day. I already went through feeling sad about Socks a few months ago. I believe Ernie was the name of Bush’s relinquished cat. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace
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Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live with Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room on the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way down after reading this article. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
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> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way down > after reading this article.
I have a real problem when people dump animals too, although thank god for Betty Currie (wasn’t that her name?) who took Socks. I was very sorry to hear about Buddy’s death. Do you remember when the Bushes moved into the Whitehouse they dumped a cat too? I can’t remember the cat’s name, but they sent it to a friend in California, and the cat escaped. A janitor found the cat wandering the streets, recognized him from the press (President’s cat missing, like it was a funny story) and turned him in. I just don’t understand dumping an animal at all, but I think most of us here take our pet ownership quite seriously…and accept the responsibility. I’m sorry not everyone feels the same. Juls p.s. I know there are sometimes extraordinary circumstances that force a situation; I’m talking about people who discard pets like old purses. It hurts me.
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> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way down > after reading this article.
There was a long thread (maybe threads?) here about Socks going to live w/ Betty Curie back when the decision was made, when B. Clinton left office. A Google search should bring it all up. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon
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I agree. A pet is for life. This is why I keep hiding Xena, and if it comes to the worst, we will move…together.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an > apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and a > cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of > one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. Regards, > Andr0 & >^^< ) > Hmm. Not me. If it was me in that situation, I would rather be evicted > than give up either one of my pets, be them cat, dog, or otherwise. > — > http://www.stacyinthecity.com > http://www.frogduck.com
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> I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an > apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and a > cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of > one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. Regards, > Andr0 & >^^< )
I guess you are addressing The Cat Protector, re: being pleased that the dog got marching orders? I can’t see where getting rid of either of the pets would be a pleasing thing; it’s sad, no matter the species. Being a "cat" person isn’t inherently better than being a "dog" person, IMO; it’s just a matter of personal preference. If this story were being told here, but with opposite results, I bet people’d say that they should’ve found an apt. that would accept 2 pets & moved in order to not have had to get rid of the cat. Or that they should’ve offered the landlord/management more of a collateral fee, etc.in hopes of keeping the cat & dog. IOW, seems odd to me that the dog getting marching orders is considered fine (& apparently a good thing, as long as the cat still had his/her home), but if it were the other way around… And, also, from the story, one can’t discern who’d been the first pet, the cat or the dog. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live > with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room > on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way > down > after reading this article. > — > Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! > http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 > Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 > The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi > http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
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You right, I wasn’t addressing All, just CP.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an > apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and > a > cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of > one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. > Regards, > Andr0 & >^^< ) > I guess you are addressing The Cat Protector, re: being pleased that the dog > got marching orders? I can’t see where getting rid of either of the pets > would be a pleasing thing; it’s sad, no matter the species. Being a "cat" > person isn’t inherently better than being a "dog" person, IMO; it’s just a > matter of personal preference. > If this story were being told here, but with opposite results, I bet > people’d say that they should’ve found an apt. that would accept 2 pets & > moved in order to not have had to get rid of the cat. Or that they > should’ve offered the landlord/management more of a collateral fee, etc.in > hopes of keeping the cat & dog. IOW, seems odd to me that the dog getting > marching orders is considered fine (& apparently a good thing, as long as > the cat still had his/her home), but if it were the other way around… > And, also, from the story, one can’t discern who’d been the first pet, the > cat or the dog. > Cathy > — > "Staccato signals of constant information…" > ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon > > Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the > White > > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live > with > > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of > room > on > > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide > to > > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way > down > > after reading this article. > > — > > Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! > > http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 > > Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 > > The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi > > http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
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> I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an > apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and a > cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of > one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. Regards, > Andr0 & >^^< )
Hmm. Not me. If it was me in that situation, I would rather be evicted than give up either one of my pets, be them cat, dog, or otherwise. — http://www.stacyinthecity.com http://www.frogduck.com
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Yeah well I was just reading an old article apparently from USA today that says the Bush’s cat Ernie which was rescued from a tree when he was still Governer apparently went to the home of a family friend because it was not declawed while India went on to the White House because he was declawed. This proves that even our President would dump a cat and declaw another. I hope we can find one first family that has nothing but cats and keeps them with their claws. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an > apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and a > cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of > one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. Regards, > Andr0 & >^^< ) > Hmm. Not me. If it was me in that situation, I would rather be evicted > than give up either one of my pets, be them cat, dog, or otherwise. > — > http://www.stacyinthecity.com > http://www.frogduck.com
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Cathy, I totally agree! Both cat and dog people are great. I believe that people who live with pets and properly care for them are inherently better people. :) I get tired of reading "cat people vs. dog people" on this newsgroup. Obviously we all love cats, but there’s no need to put down dogs. Truthfully, though, I believe it’s a dog biased world. I don’t really care what popular preference is, I just love my kitties…. There are several dogs in my life that I love as well. Dogs are just too much work, IMO, and I don’t foresee ever getting one. I definitely enjoy them, but they’re not for me. Aurora wouldn’t stand for it anyway. I was housesitting for my friend Michael back in October. He’s got 2 big dogs. Gustav used to go over with me often (several times a week) to spend time with them and Gustav is actually very fond of the dogs. He plays with them… Aurora just is NOT as accepting. We were there nearly 3 weeks and she simply could not contain herself in a room with them. She hissed at them like mad and never let up regardless of how much time we spend there.. I feel sad, too for the dog who got walking papers. :( It’s horrible. ~Kaare – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an > apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and >a > cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of > one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. >Regards, > Andr0 & >^^< ) >I guess you are addressing The Cat Protector, re: being pleased that the dog >got marching orders? I can’t see where getting rid of either of the pets >would be a pleasing thing; it’s sad, no matter the species. Being a "cat" >person isn’t inherently better than being a "dog" person, IMO; it’s just a >matter of personal preference. >If this story were being told here, but with opposite results, I bet >people’d say that they should’ve found an apt. that would accept 2 pets & >moved in order to not have had to get rid of the cat. Or that they >should’ve offered the landlord/management more of a collateral fee, etc.in >hopes of keeping the cat & dog. IOW, seems odd to me that the dog getting >marching orders is considered fine (& apparently a good thing, as long as >the cat still had his/her home), but if it were the other way around… >And, also, from the story, one can’t discern who’d been the first pet, the >cat or the dog. >Cathy >– >"Staccato signals of constant information…" >("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon > > Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the >White > > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live > with > > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of >room > on > > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide >to > > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way > down > > after reading this article. > > — > > Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! > > http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 > > Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 > > The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi > > http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
The most recent pictures of Gustav and Aurora: http://www.geocities.com/gustavkitty/dec2001/dec01.html
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Cool. It shows them to be a true cat person. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an > apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and a > cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of > one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. Regards, > Andr0 & >^^< ) > Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live > with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room > on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way > down > after reading this article. > — > Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! > http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 > Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 > The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi > http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
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> << I was very sorry to hear about Buddy’s death. >> > Me, too. I heard it on the radio as I was waking up this a.m. I wonder how > he > got out…the story I heard wasn’t clear as to whether he had escaped the yard > or if he was being walked at the time of his death but I felt sad about it all > day. I already went through feeling sad about Socks a few months ago. > I believe Ernie was the name of Bush’s relinquished cat. > Candace > (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) > See my cats: > http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace
Indigo. Karen
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I have a similar story, but..opposite! A client of mine was living in an apartment, where he was allowed one small pet. They had a poodle dog, and a cat. Unfortunately, someone found out and they were ordered to get rid of one. You will be pleased to hear, that the dog got marching orders. Regards, Andr0 & >^^< )
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way down > after reading this article. > — > Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! > http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 > Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 > The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi > http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
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> Well their cat India which apparently has been with the Bush’s for 10 years > moved to the White House with their two dogs. Let’s just hope they move out > with the Bush’s unlike Socks who was pretty much dumped.
You keep repeating this like it’s true. You want to back it up with any actual facts? Priscilla — "I have no idea what happens when you bombard the One Ring with antimatter, but I’m fairly sure it’s not good." – Graydon Saunders in rasff
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Repeating? This is the first time I posted this about the Bushs’ cat. And they did have the cat before they moved into the White House just like the Clintons’ cat and it is fact that the Clintons’ cat Socks is now with the former President’s secretary. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Well their cat India which apparently has been with the Bush’s for 10 years > moved to the White House with their two dogs. Let’s just hope they move out > with the Bush’s unlike Socks who was pretty much dumped. > You keep repeating this like it’s true. You want to back it up with any > actual facts? > Priscilla > — > "I have no idea what happens when you bombard the One Ring with > antimatter, but I’m fairly sure it’s not good." > – Graydon Saunders in rasff
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> I also read (this is unsubstanciated, but worth looking into to see if > it is true) that Chelsea gave Socks to a friend to keep while she was in > college, but she wanted socks back when she was done with school.
I’ve never heard anything along that line, but have wondered that too – if she (Chelsea) & Betty Currie agreed that Chelsea’d be free to take Socks back once she was done w/ school & settled in her own place. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon
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> Old discussion? That story was posted today by Yahoo, Rueters and probably > every other news agency so how can it be an old article?
It’s still an old story, dating from the end of Clinton’s second term, when Socks went to live w/ Betty Currie, & it was discussed a lot (incl. on this ng) back then. It’s only being revived in the media today, because of Buddy’s death. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> — > Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! > http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 > Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 > The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi > http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start > > Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the > White > > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live > with > > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of > room on > > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide > to > > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way > down > > after reading this article. > Oh, please. Are you starting that old discussion again? *sigh* > People, just go to google and read what was said last time around. > Priscilla > — > "I have no idea what happens when you bombard the One Ring with > antimatter, but I’m fairly sure it’s not good." > – Graydon Saunders in rasff
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Old discussion? That story was posted today by Yahoo, Rueters and probably every other news agency so how can it be an old article? — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way down > after reading this article. > Oh, please. Are you starting that old discussion again? *sigh* > People, just go to google and read what was said last time around. > Priscilla > — > "I have no idea what happens when you bombard the One Ring with > antimatter, but I’m fairly sure it’s not good." > – Graydon Saunders in rasff
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> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way down > after reading this article.
Oh, please. Are you starting that old discussion again? *sigh* People, just go to google and read what was said last time around. Priscilla — "I have no idea what happens when you bombard the One Ring with antimatter, but I’m fairly sure it’s not good." – Graydon Saunders in rasff
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> IIRC, Socks was Chelsea’s cat, and both her parents are/were allergic to > cats–it seems that, being a student, she probably couldn’t bring him > with her to school (esp. since she’s been in the UK, what with the > quarantine laws), and they probably decided that better a dog that > didn’t make them sneeze than a cat that did. I’m not happy about it, > either, but it seems as if Socks has a good home with Betty Currie, so > it seems to be a happy ending for one pet, at least. > Robin the mad photographer
Yes, you’re right, Socks was Chelsea’s cat. I don’t remember hearing anything about allergies (although maybe there were), but only that Socks & Buddy didn’t get along well, at all, even after time had passed. The main thing people seemed to think here (this ng) was that since Socks was the resident pet before Buddy showed up, was that if anything, it should’ve been Buddy who was rehomed. Otoh, as you alluded to – who knows what input Chelsea had in the decision (besides taking the UK college bit into acct.), or if maybe Betty Currie was happy to take on Socks whereas they didn’t have a ready-to-adopt-him person for Buddy, etc. Btw – I agree, re: Ms. Currie adopting Socks; she already knew him, & it seemed like a good solution in light of the situation, to me. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon
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I am sorry too. Apparently he playfully chased after a contractor who was at the Clinton’s home doing some work and got out. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> << I was very sorry to hear about Buddy’s death. >> > Me, too. I heard it on the radio as I was waking up this a.m. I wonder how he > got out…the story I heard wasn’t clear as to whether he had escaped the yard > or if he was being walked at the time of his death but I felt sad about it all > day. I already went through feeling sad about Socks a few months ago. > I believe Ernie was the name of Bush’s relinquished cat. > Candace > (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) > See my cats: > http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live > with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room > on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way > down > after reading this article. > There was a long thread (maybe threads?) here about Socks going to live w/ > Betty Curie back when the decision was made, when B. Clinton left office. A > Google search should bring it all up.
IIRC, Socks was Chelsea’s cat, and both her parents are/were allergic to cats–it seems that, being a student, she probably couldn’t bring him with her to school (esp. since she’s been in the UK, what with the quarantine laws), and they probably decided that better a dog that didn’t make them sneeze than a cat that did. I’m not happy about it, either, but it seems as if Socks has a good home with Betty Currie, so it seems to be a happy ending for one pet, at least. Robin the mad photographer Black Sheep Studios, Somerville, MA Brownie Yenta/Heater Shirt Queen/Minor Net Goddess "Fortunately, Robin has never asked anyone to kill for her brownies. She’s very sweet that way."–Aimee Lortskell
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Yeah but they still should not have dumped the cat. I guess they are just now one of the more notables who feel dumping a cat is ok regardless the circumstance. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> > Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live > with > > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room > on > > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way > down > > after reading this article. > There was a long thread (maybe threads?) here about Socks going to live w/ > Betty Curie back when the decision was made, when B. Clinton left office. A > Google search should bring it all up. > IIRC, Socks was Chelsea’s cat, and both her parents are/were allergic to > cats–it seems that, being a student, she probably couldn’t bring him > with her to school (esp. since she’s been in the UK, what with the > quarantine laws), and they probably decided that better a dog that > didn’t make them sneeze than a cat that did. I’m not happy about it, > either, but it seems as if Socks has a good home with Betty Currie, so > it seems to be a happy ending for one pet, at least. > Robin the mad photographer > Black Sheep Studios, Somerville, MA > Brownie Yenta/Heater Shirt Queen/Minor Net Goddess > "Fortunately, Robin has never asked anyone to kill for her > brownies. She’s very sweet that way."–Aimee Lortskell
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> IIRC, Socks was Chelsea’s cat, and both her parents are/were allergic to > cats–it seems that, being a student, she probably couldn’t bring him > with her to school (esp. since she’s been in the UK, what with the > quarantine laws), and they probably decided that better a dog that > didn’t make them sneeze than a cat that did. I’m not happy about it, > either, but it seems as if Socks has a good home with Betty Currie, so > it seems to be a happy ending for one pet, at least.
I also read (this is unsubstanciated, but worth looking into to see if it is true) that Chelsea gave Socks to a friend to keep while she was in college, but she wanted socks back when she was done with school. — http://www.stacyinthecity.com http://www.frogduck.com
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Well their cat India which apparently has been with the Bush’s for 10 years moved to the White House with their two dogs. Let’s just hope they move out with the Bush’s unlike Socks who was pretty much dumped. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way down > after reading this article. > I have a real problem when people dump animals too, although thank god > for Betty Currie (wasn’t that her name?) who took Socks. > I was very sorry to hear about Buddy’s death. > Do you remember when the Bushes moved into the Whitehouse they dumped a > cat too? I can’t remember the cat’s name, but they sent it to a friend > in California, and the cat escaped. A janitor found the cat wandering > the streets, recognized him from the press (President’s cat missing, > like it was a funny story) and turned him in. > I just don’t understand dumping an animal at all, but I think most of > us here take our pet ownership quite seriously…and accept the > responsibility. I’m sorry not everyone feels the same. > Juls > p.s. I know there are sometimes extraordinary circumstances that force > a situation; I’m talking about people who discard pets like old purses. > It hurts me.
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<< I was very sorry to hear about Buddy’s death. >> Me, too. I heard it on the radio as I was waking up this a.m. I wonder how he got out…the story I heard wasn’t clear as to whether he had escaped the yard or if he was being walked at the time of his death but I felt sad about it all day. I already went through feeling sad about Socks a few months ago. I believe Ernie was the name of Bush’s relinquished cat. Candace (take the litter out before replying by e-mail) See my cats: http://photos.yahoo.com/maccandace
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Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live with Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room on the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way down after reading this article. — Cat Galaxy- The Internet radio station for cats. Meow meow meow!! http://www.live365.com/stations/231353 Real Player and Winamp: 66.28.48.193:10518 The forum for felines everywhere. Join the Cats forum on Delphi http://forums.delphiforums.com/Felinefrenzy/start
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> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way down > after reading this article.
I have a real problem when people dump animals too, although thank god for Betty Currie (wasn’t that her name?) who took Socks. I was very sorry to hear about Buddy’s death. Do you remember when the Bushes moved into the Whitehouse they dumped a cat too? I can’t remember the cat’s name, but they sent it to a friend in California, and the cat escaped. A janitor found the cat wandering the streets, recognized him from the press (President’s cat missing, like it was a funny story) and turned him in. I just don’t understand dumping an animal at all, but I think most of us here take our pet ownership quite seriously…and accept the responsibility. I’m sorry not everyone feels the same. Juls p.s. I know there are sometimes extraordinary circumstances that force a situation; I’m talking about people who discard pets like old purses. It hurts me.
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> Hey did anyone read the article on Yahoo about the Clintons’ dog being > killed after a car hit it? I was apalled to read that when the Clinton’s > decided they could only take one animal with them when they left the White > House, they took the dog and not the cat. Socks apparently went to live with > Bill Clinton’s secretary in Virginia. Apparently there was plenty of room on > the plane to New York for Socks too. I hate it when people just decide to > just dump a cat in favor of another animal or situation. I can only hope > Socks went to a better home. My respect for the Clintons’ just went way down > after reading this article.
There was a long thread (maybe threads?) here about Socks going to live w/ Betty Curie back when the decision was made, when B. Clinton left office. A Google search should bring it all up. Cathy — "Staccato signals of constant information…" ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon
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