Beloved White House pet cat India has passed away at age 18 reports the AP. India spent a good portion of his life at the White House.
"The president, Mrs. Bush, Barbara, and Jenna are deeply saddened by the passing of their cat India ("Willie")," press secretary Sally McDonough said in a statement.
"India was a beloved member of the Bush family for almost two decades. She will be greatly missed," she said.
The black American Shorthair, which lived with President George W. Bush and his wife at the White House, died Sunday.
India is pictured looking grumpy wearing a party hat while celebrating a birthday. India is said to have preferred being indoors and loved the White House library.
Beloved White House pet cat India has passed away at age 18 