Clinton Cat Succumbs to Cancer
Some sad news from the pet world today as the cat belonging to the Clinton family has been euthanized after a lengthy bout with cancer.
Socks had been living with Betty Currie, Clinton’s secretary since 2001 and was the most recognized cat in America.
Socks was born way back in 1989, and died at the age of 18.
He was suffering from cancer in the mouth and jaw, and had been steadily losing weight over the last few months.
“Socks brought much happiness to Chelsea and us over the years, and enjoyment to kids and cat lovers everywhere,” Bill and Hillary Clinton said in a joint statement released by the William J. Clinton Foundation. “We’re grateful for those memories, and we especially want to thank our good friend, Betty Currie, for taking such loving care of Socks for so many years.”