Socks (cat)
Socks in 1994 | |
| Other name(s) | First Cat, First Cat of the United States |
|---|---|
| Species | Cat |
| Breed | Domestic short-haired cat |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | c. 1989 Little Rock, Arkansas, US |
| Died | (aged 20) Hollywood, Maryland, US |
| Cause of death | Euthanasia |
| Occupation | First Cat of the United States (1993 – 2001) First Cat of Arkansas (1991 – 92) |
| Predecessor | Cleo and Sara |
| Successor | India |
| Owner | Clinton family (1991 – 2001) Betty Currie (2001 – 2009) |
| Appearance | Black-and-white tuxedo |
Socks (c. 1989 – February 20, 2009) was the pet cat of the Clinton family, the first family of the United States from 1993 to 2001. An adopted stray, he was the pet of the Clintons during the administration, and his likeness hosted the children's version of the White House website, alongside the Clintons' dog, Buddy. After President Clinton left office, Socks resided with former Clinton secretary Betty Currie and her husband, owing to continuing conflicts with Buddy.