@bill.clinton.42: Socks, the black-and-white tuxedo cat who became one of America's most recognizable presidential pets, joined the Clinton family in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1991. Chelsea Clinton encountered Socks and his brother near her piano teacher's home, and according to the Clinton White House's own account, Socks jumped into Chelsea's arms when she reached toward the kittens. When Bill Clinton became president, Socks moved into the White House with the family in 1993, where he quickly became a media favorite and was widely nicknamed the "First Cat." Socks became an unusually visible part of the Clinton White House, appearing in the Oval Office, wandering the grounds, visiting hospitals and receiving enormous amounts of mail from children. He even appeared as an animated guide on the White House website.#billclinton #cats

meghanreadstoomuch 📚🧩☕️ :

As a cat owner, I’m pretty sure most of us are allergic to our cats. 🤣

Shuggy Q :

I wrote Socks a letter in grade school...he wrote me back. Even autographed it 🐾

KC :

My brother interned at The White House and had to cat sit Socks a time or two

Drookles :

I’m sorry but Bill was hot… not as hot as Obama though lol

cloud.illusions :

I don’t care , Bill was hot 😅

Jenn :

Bill gives off “we’re not keeping that damn cat” yet was Socks’ favorite person vibes

Flip :

Real men love cats.

𝙹𝚒𝚕𝚕𝙳𝚘𝚣𝚎𝚛 :

omg finally a place to flex my proudest thrift find to this day: i have a big Socks campaign button that says "SECOND INAUGURATION OF THE FIRST CAT - IN SOCKS WE TRUST" with his little white house picture on it 🥹🤍

Class President Kisaki 😭 :

Proof that cats are the best

Lena Liz :

Steph 🍂🍁🥧 :

I’m allergic to cats too, but ADORE THEM 🥰

Volunteerily Liberal :

My first visit to the White House was in his early presidency. One of the things I chose from the gift shop was Socks’ book. He was such a big deal.

Sigurdson :

I lived in the Washington DC area in the 90s. My cat's vet knew Socks's vet. Heady days, man.

Deb :

I’m allergic to dogs and cats, but it never stopped me. Just give me Zyrtec.

vicmic03 :

Awwww and cats don’t like just anyone so he must be an overall decent human

ale🧞‍♀️ᗢ :

SOCKS MY BELOVED

Jennifer :

I used to be allergic to cat. Got immune to them! Because I was mini crazy cat lady!

Lena Liz :

He was a very famous FCOTUS

Just Me :

I loved Socks (and yes I did get to meet Socks once)

invict4a :

sue :

I was on a White House tour in 1997. Clinton brought out his new puppy Buddy, onto the White House lawn 🥰

Maria :

Bill only one to be cuter than his pet💕

ale🧞‍♀️ᗢ :

I didn’t know he chose Chelsea 🥹🥹

furrball28 :

This is the sweetest thing ever! I didn’t know he was allergic to Socks, but this is just so amazing as a human being, and that definitely made him an even better president!

Jmav💢 :

I still have my letter signed by Bill, Hillary and Sox Clinton on the White House letterhead. I was more excited about Sox than anything lol.