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Janice · 02-22-2004, 02:46 AM

Bush Family Dog Spot Put to Sleep

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush's dog Spot, the 15-year-old English springer spaniel who had remained eager to please despite increasing health troubles, died Saturday. Bush and his wife, Laura, went along with a veterinarian's recommendation to put Spotty, as the longtime Bush family pet was known, to sleep, according to White House spokesman Allen Abney. She had suffered a series of strokes recently, including one this week, he said.

"The president and Mrs. Bush and the entire Bush family are deeply saddened by the passing of Spot," White House press secretary Scott McClellan said Saturday in a statement. "A loyal and loving companion, Spot was a beloved member of the Bush family for nearly 15 years. She will be missed."

Spot was no stranger to the White House. She was born there to Millie, the well-known dog of Bush's parents, former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, in 1989.

The friendly brown-and-white spaniel was regularly seen ambling around the West Wing and the South Lawn alongside the more energetic other Bush dog, Barney, a black 3-year-old Scottish terrier.

The two dogs were routinely brought out to greet the president upon his return to the White House from trips, no matter the hour, and often traveled with the Bushes to Texas or Camp David. Spot was always the more obedient, dutifully clambering onto a helicopter or Air Force One with no prompting while Bush often had to chase Barney down and hand him off to an aide to be carried aboard.

Mrs. Bush has often said that - especially with Bushes' two daughters off at college - talking about and playing with the dogs and the family's much more reclusive cat, Willy, make up a significant portion of the First Couple's entertainment.

fr00ti · 02-22-2004, 02:47 AM

I saw that on the news. R.I.P. Spot.

TheHappyBurgerMeister · 02-22-2004, 02:47 AM

Aww, how sad. That's a cute dog! I didn't realize it was that old though.

Mr. Television · 02-22-2004, 02:49 AM

R.I.P.

Janice · 02-22-2004, 02:50 AM

A lot of you youngsters here, lol, probably don't remember Spot's mother Millie, the First Pooch of George Senior's administration.

phoebe7165 · 02-22-2004, 03:04 AM

It always saddens me to hear about any pet that has to be put to sleep, but she had a very good life. Now she's in the land of milk bones & honey!

dandelion wine · 02-22-2004, 03:10 AM

That's sad news...

Nanny Fine · 02-22-2004, 11:26 AM

My daughter saw that on the news and I thought she was going to cry. She loves dogs...any dogs and when she hears stuff like that it makes her so sad.

I remember Millie!

PZelda · 02-22-2004, 11:47 AM

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Originally posted by Janice
A lot of you youngsters here, lol, probably don't remember Spot's mother Millie, the First Pooch of George Senior's administration.

I *VAGUELY* remember Millie...I was 7 when Bush Sr. stepped down in '92.

At least Spot lived a long life....15 years is a pretty long time.

Mijada · 02-22-2004, 12:44 PM

Aww. That's sad. I love dogs. I had a Springer Spaniel when I was little. I remember when Millie had her pups and seeing it on the news. She had six of them and they were all given away to friends and family members.

Titania · 02-22-2004, 01:36 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
A lot of you youngsters here, lol, probably don't remember Spot's mother Millie, the First Pooch of George Senior's administration.

I met Millie! (and Barbara

)
my family vacations in Kennebunkport

I saw this on the news, such sad news.

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 02-22-2004, 01:51 PM

Aww!! Thats so sad!!

EricIdlefan · 02-22-2004, 02:40 PM

RIP but there are always dogs that need a home!!

YabbaDabbaDoooooo · 02-22-2004, 03:06 PM

Too bad they couldn't have kept the dog alive and given Bush the shot instead.

phoebe7165 · 02-22-2004, 03:33 PM

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Originally posted by YabbaDabbaDoooooo
Too bad they couldn't have kept the dog alive and given Bush the shot instead.

02-22-2004, 02:46 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Bush Family Dog Spot Put to Sleep Bush Family Dog Spot Put to Sleep WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush's dog Spot, the 15-year-old English springer spaniel who had remained eager to please despite increasing health troubles, died Saturday. Bush and his wife, Laura, went along with a veterinarian's recommendation to put Spotty, as the longtime Bush family pet was known, to sleep, according to White House spokesman Allen Abney. She had suffered a series of strokes recently, including one this week, he said. "The president and Mrs. Bush and the entire Bush family are deeply saddened by the passing of Spot," White House press secretary Scott McClellan said Saturday in a statement. "A loyal and loving companion, Spot was a beloved member of the Bush family for nearly 15 years. She will be missed." Spot was no stranger to the White House. She was born there to Millie, the well-known dog of Bush's parents, former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara, in 1989. The friendly brown-and-white spaniel was regularly seen ambling around the West Wing and the South Lawn alongside the more energetic other Bush dog, Barney, a black 3-year-old Scottish terrier. The two dogs were routinely brought out to greet the president upon his return to the White House from trips, no matter the hour, and often traveled with the Bushes to Texas or Camp David. Spot was always the more obedient, dutifully clambering onto a helicopter or Air Force One with no prompting while Bush often had to chase Barney down and hand him off to an aide to be carried aboard. Mrs. Bush has often said that - especially with Bushes' two daughters off at college - talking about and playing with the dogs and the family's much more reclusive cat, Willy, make up a significant portion of the First Couple's entertainment. Attached Images

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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	A lot of you youngsters here, lol, probably don't remember Spot's mother Millie, the First Pooch of George Senior's administration.

02-22-2004, 03:10 AM	#7
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Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	Aww. That's sad. I love dogs. I had a Springer Spaniel when I was little. I remember when Millie had her pups and seeing it on the news. She had six of them and they were all given away to friends and family members.

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02-22-2004, 03:06 PM	#14
YabbaDabbaDoooooo Senior Member Banned!! Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 21, 2004 Posts: 32	Too bad they couldn't have kept the dog alive and given Bush the shot instead.