Have you ever wondered what it is like to live in the White House? What if you were the president's pet? Meet Socks the cat and Buddy the dog, two very important animals who once called the White House their home! Every day, kids from all over the country wrote letters to these famous First Pets, sharing their own stories, asking funny questions, and sending colorful drawings. In this special collection, you get to read some of the best letters sent to Socks and Buddy. With an introduction by former First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, this book is filled with real messages and more than fifty fantastic photographs of the pets in action. It is a wonderful way to see history through the eyes of two furry friends. Whether you are a dog lover or a cat person, you will love discovering what it means to be a pet in the most famous house in America.