'Buddy,' the Clintons' Dog, Dies
The Associated Press
Jan 3 2002 7:24AM
CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. (AP) - Buddy, the ebullient chocolate retriever who moved from the White House to Chappaqua with President Bill Clinton, was killed by a car near the Clinton home, police said Thursday.
Officer Bruce Cathie of the New Castle police said Buddy was struck Wednesday afternoon in an accident on Route 117, a busy two-lane road at the end of Old House Lane, the cul-de-sac that includes the ex-president's home.
Julia Payne, a Clinton spokeswoman, said neither the ex-president nor his wife, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, was home at the time.
``We are deeply saddened by Buddy's death,'' the Clintons said in a statement issued by Payne. ``He was a loyal companion and brought us much joy. He will truly be missed.''
Police said it was unclear whether Buddy was being walked at the time of the accident or had escaped from the Clinton home. He ``just darted out in front of a car,'' said Officer Larry Green.
The Associated Press
Jan 3 2002 7:24AM
CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. (AP) - Buddy, the ebullient chocolate retriever who moved from the White House to Chappaqua with President Bill Clinton, was killed by a car near the Clinton home, police said Thursday.
Officer Bruce Cathie of the New Castle police said Buddy was struck Wednesday afternoon in an accident on Route 117, a busy two-lane road at the end of Old House Lane, the cul-de-sac that includes the ex-president's home.
Julia Payne, a Clinton spokeswoman, said neither the ex-president nor his wife, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, was home at the time.
``We are deeply saddened by Buddy's death,'' the Clintons said in a statement issued by Payne. ``He was a loyal companion and brought us much joy. He will truly be missed.''
Police said it was unclear whether Buddy was being walked at the time of the accident or had escaped from the Clinton home. He ``just darted out in front of a car,'' said Officer Larry Green.