Group Asks Former First Couple to Open Hearts Again to Adoption in Letter of Condolence
For Immediate Release:
February 5, 2013
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Kaitlynn Kelly 202-483-7382
Dallas -- PETA's president has sent a letter to former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush expressing the group's condolences for the death of their beloved dog Barney, who died last week at the age of 12. In the letter, PETA lets the Bushes know that a leaf will be added to PETA's Tree of Life memorial at its Norfolk, Va., national headquarters. The leaf will read, "In Memory of Barney Bush, Loving and Loved."
"In the best of homes, animal companions are family members, and nothing is more difficult than losing a loved one," says PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk. "We are urging President and Mrs. Bush to consider saving a life by adopting from their local government shelter, where dogs await a loving family like theirs. We look forward to the Bushes' adoption."
PETA has offered to assist the Bushes with locating a dog who, like Barney, will bring joy into their lives. The Bushes have one other dog, Miss Beazley.
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