White House First Cat Dies at 18

After serving eight years as a faithful White House First Cat, India (better known as “Kitty” or “Willie”), passed away on Sunday, January 4.

India was 18 years old and a beautiful black American Shorthair.

I’m not sure if India preferred to stay out of the spotlight, or if Bush just liked Barney better. Either way, I had trouble finding a press photo of her. But you can catch the one at the White House site.

I wrote about Socks, another former First Cat, back in November. I still have hope that the Obama family will decide to add a First Cat to the White House. It just shouldn’t be catless!

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