RIP, Spot

President Bush's dog Spot, the 15-year-old English springer spaniel who had remained eager to please despite increasing health troubles, died on 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."

The president's brother, Florida Governor Jeb Bush, could not attend the funeral, as he was busy at the time outlawing euthanasia for beloved family members.

Thanks to August J. Pollak for the link.

Posted by flow Frazao on February 23, 2004 at 04:21 PM | Permalink