Spot, Bush's Dog Has Died

White House web page | Press Secretary

[cajuncooker]

Statement by the Press Secretary

February 21, 2004

STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY

The President and Mrs. Bush and the entire Bush family are deeply saddened by the passing of Spot. A loyal and loving companion, Spot was a beloved member of the Bush family for nearly 15 years. She will be missed.

[ambrose]

A prayer for Spot.

15 years-old? Looks like Bush's dogs last a little longer than Clintoons.

[Howlin]

Do you have that one?

[Neets]

Wow...

a Man and his dog.

[knak]

How sad. I lost my dog of 17 years a few years ago. I still miss the little guy. He had been my best friend for a long time. I got him when I was 16. Seems like I'd had him my whole life.

[leadpenny]

That is MOAP (Mother of all Pics). Nothin' phoney there!

[cyncooper]

If you are Clinton's dog, you get neglected, wander out in the road, and get run over

And when you are the Bush's dog, when your master throws a ball and you fetch and return it, your master rewards you with praise and love. I'll never forget the story--for some reason it just broke my heart---of Clinton lobbing a ball for Buddy (and obviously the reporters' and cameras' sake), then getting in the limo and taking off leaving Buddy to return to....nothing and nobody except staff to usher him back to wherever.

[NEPA]

I don't have the stomach to look, but wouldn't be surprised if the DUmmies are finding humor in the news of Spotty's death.

I went over there. They're being really nasty about Spot's death.

Sample "joke": Has Laura been driving again?

[Howlin]

Oh, wow......I love that one!

Is this the one you were looking for?

[Kaslin]

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

[ohioWfan]

I'm looking........

[rwfromkansas]

I wonder if this is why he is at the WH instead of Camp David?

[Howlin]

Bless her heart. (And I do mean that.)

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

It does hurt, doesn't it?

More than I can express. He was my whole world. I used to work at a large software company (that shall remain nameless); I quit that job to care for him five years ago when he was diagnosed with diabetes. We were constantly together, and now I find myself in a painfully quiet house where everything I see reminds me of him.

It's awful beyond description.

My condolences to the President and his family.

[SAMWolf]

Great picture!

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Absolutely.

[deport]

Breed
English Springer Spaniel

"Dream" Job
White House Tour Dog…loves to tell children about the White House

Birthday
March 17, 1989 at the White House

Address
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.

Owners
President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush

Mother
Mildred Kerr Bush, author of Millie's Book. She belonged to former President George Bush and former First Lady Barbara Bush.

Father
Tug Farish of Lane's End Farm in Kentucky

Namesake
Named after Scott Fletcher, a former Texas Rangers baseball player

A Story about Spotty by Spotty
One day my owners put me on a plane and took me to a huge white house with many rooms to explore. As I searched the house looking for tennis balls and bones, I was surprised at how familiar the place smelled. It was as if I had been there before.

I nudged my owner, President Bush, on the ankle and he said to me, "Well, Spotty, how does it feel to be living again in the same house where you were born?"

Then it all made dog sense. This big house is the White House, the place where I was born on March 17, 1989. My mother, Millie, took care of me and my brothers and sisters before President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush took me to their house in Texas.

Today, my owner lives in this house, and he has a new name. My favorite name for him is "Dubya," but everyone calls him "Mr. President." I just call him my best pal. Don't miss my very own White House tour. It's a real treat!

Spot

[mountaineer]

They (the DUmmies) are pathetic.

[LADY J]

Thanks for the picture, kayak. I saved it. I had it on my old computer and appreciate your post.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Some of the people here are nearly as bad.

[Cathryn Crawford]

I'm very, very sorry. Nothing I can say will take away the pain, but I truly hope you feel better soon.