R.I.P. Socks

Posted on February 22, 2009 by janine

Menandcats.com reader Ari alerted me to the fact that Socks, the Clintons’ cat, passed away on February 21st. Socks lived to the ripe old age of 20 but had been battling throat cancer for the past few months. Socks was originally rescued by Chelsea Clinton, and lived in the governor’s mansion in Arkansas followed by the White House. Apparently the Clintons’ personal secretary, Betty Currie, was so taken with Socks that she asked to be his caretaker after the Clintons left the White House. Socks continued to live with Betty – who regularly cooked chicken for him – until his death.

Unfortunately, Socks is the second cat of a former President to pass away in 2009. India, George W. Bush’s cat, died in January.

Photo by: Marcy Nighswander / AP

Love is all around

Posted on February 13, 2009 by janine

I’m glad I have the lovingest cats ever. They adore each other, and they love their humans. And I’m glad I have a husband who loves me and loves cats!

Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your favorite humans and furry friends. And if you’re single and pet-less, now is the purrfect time to find yourself a loving, loyal companion from your local animal shelter!

Charley is ready for the Superbowl

Posted on February 1, 2009 by janine

Charley’s brother, Thurston, is ready too – it’s just that it’s nearly impossible to get a picture of Thurston when he’s actually awake, because he just tries to head-butt my hand and the camera and sit on me when I’m near him. He can’t help himself!

Sign up for PUPP news!

Posted on January 28, 2009 by janine

If you look at the lovely column on the right side of this site, you’ll see a new button that says Help People by Helping Pets: Join PUPP’s Email List.

I encourage you to sign up to get PUPP updates, as PUPP (Partners United for People and Pets) is very important to me. PUPP relies on the generosity of volunteers, donors, and supporters to spread the word and help people in need while also helping their pets.

Visit us online at www.PUPPcares.org and please sign up for our mailing list!

David and Tippy

Posted on January 22, 2009 by janine

This is David and Tippy. Tippy’s female human, Rachel, says she loves Tippy because she is always at the door to greet her when she comes home. She also says that “Whenever I sit down to read or watch a movie, she always hops on my lap. She sleeps on my back… when I toss and turn in the night, she moves and stays with me.” This sounds just like another tabby whose name starts with T, my BFF (best feline friend) Thurston! Tippy looks like she likes to get rightupclose to the humans, also just like Thurst!

I think something about the lighting in this photo, the beard, and the wood paneling give this photo a 1970’s feel, don’t you?