him). I read his book "Decision Points" and loved the parts about Barney, his beloved pooch. (I'm also a little partial to Jenna Bush Hager because of her moniker.)
Anyway, Barney recently passed away. I was SO sad to hear the news. Pets become family and he was only 12 years old.
President Bush remembered his friend by saying the following:
“Laura and I are sad to announce that our Scottish Terrier, Barney, has passed away. The little fellow had been suffering from lymphoma and after twelve and a half years of life, his body could not fight off the illness. Barney and I enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to accompany me when I fished for bass at the ranch. He was a fierce armadillo hunter. At Camp David, his favorite activity was chasing golf balls on the chipping green. Barney guarded the South Lawn entrance of the White House as if he were a Secret Service agent. He wandered the halls of the West Wing looking for treats from his many friends. He starred in Barney Cam and gave the American people Christmas tours of the White House. Barney greeted Queens, Heads of State, and Prime Ministers. He was always polite and never jumped in their laps. He never discussed politics and was always a faithful friend. Laura and I will miss our pal."
I won't lie...that statement made me cry. At least we can rest assured that all dogs go to Heaven.
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