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August 23, 2004 | 5:20 p.m.(EDT)
Q: Trish, from Portage, IN writes:
I have never seen the Cats Picture. I have no idea whats hes or she name is. Show
more of the Cat. I am a Cat Lover.
 A:Jimmy Orr, White House Internet Director:
Trish
We have featured Willie the Cat twice (when we ran out of Barney photos). Willie is elusive and far harder to capture on film
(kind of like the Loch Ness monster). Click either thumbnail to see the Willie photos and check back for more Willie photos.
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August 11, 2004 | 1:43 p.m.(EDT)
Q: John K., from Washington, D.C. writes:
Why is Willie always referred to as "Willie the Cat", but Barney is never referred to as "Barney the Dog"? Does the
President favor his dog over his cat?
A:Jimmy Orr, White House Internet Director:
It all has to with name recognition, John. You notice that people never say "Elvis the Singer," for example. Barney is
in that same league.
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August 10 2004 | 5:08 p.m.(EDT)
Q: Jamie, from Oregon writes:
Barney seems to be very standoffish for a dog. Do you share this impression?
 A:Blake Gottesman, President's Personal Aide:
Barney's very friendly (especially with kids). As the President has said, he's just
independent-minded.
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August 9 2004 | 5:38 p.m.(EDT)
Q: Katlin from Colorado Springs, Colorado:
Is Barney alowed to go where the visitors go?
 A:Dale Haney, White House Horticulturist:
Yes, usually once during the day he visits the White House tour line.
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August 5 2004 | 5:26 p.m.(EDT)
Q: Hanna from New York:
I once saw a film where a Presidents dog slept in a real bed. Does the
Presidents dog do the same, or was that just made up?
A:Dale Haney, White House Horticulturist:
Hi Hannah
Barney uses a dog pillow for his bed.
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August 4 2004 | 11:49 a.m.(EDT)
Q: Lisa from Florida:
Hey Barney , barkbark woof woof ruff ruff grooooooowwweeelllll
raroooooooooooooo
bark bark bark bark !! grrrrrrrrrr .... ? LOL :oP
 A:Barney, First Dog:
Bark, bark, bark. Woof, woof. Rowf. Arf. : )
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August 2 2004 | 10:29 a.m.(EDT)
Q: Molly from Washington, DC:
My English Bulldog Sasha loves to go for rides in the car. Does Barney ever go for rides in the car with the President?
A:Blake Gottesman, Personal Aide to the President:
 The President likes to
go for rides around his ranch in his pickup truck (it's the only place he can really drive himself) and Barney often goes with
him in the truck. This photo was recently taken of the President with Barney at the ranch.
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July 27 2004 | 1:31 p.m.(EDT)
Q: Jackie from Morgantown:
Does Barney ever eat dessert?
 A:White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier:
No, I don't give Barney desserts because it is against the rules and regulations. The President
and First Lady have requested that we do not feed Barney because we want to keep Barney slim and
trim like everyone else in the residence.
Why should he get fat?
But Barney has a way of getting his own dessert. If he happens to see me in the elevator or
anywhere in the White House, he runs to my shoes and starts licking them.
Guess why? There is sugar on my shoes, and buttercream and chocolate. Barney absolutely loves
it. He would know my shoes among thousands of other shoes.
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July 29 2004 | 12:55 p.m.(EDT)
Q: Sren from Denmark:
Hey Barney. You should tell your humans that it is not a soccer ball you are playing with,
but a volleyball!
Loved you in Barney Cam. Cheers
A:Jimmy Orr, White House Internet Director:
You are correct. I blame myself.
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Q: Chari Mercier from St. Petersburg, FL:
Dale, have a big question for you about Barney. How has Barney been doing
since he lost his best buddy Spot a few months ago? Give us an update!!
Thanks! Chari
 A:Dale Haney, White House Horticulturist:
Barney does have some lonely days without Spot, but he is spending more time with Willie the cat and that is helping him fill his loss.
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July 15, 2004 | 2:46 p.m.(EDT)
Q: Mac from Ridgeland, MS:
Does Barney have a favorite toy?
A:Dale Haney, White House Horticulturist:
Nowadays it is between the volleyball or the metal horseshoes. The tennis ball has
definitely taken third place.
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June 30, 2004 | 2:46 p.m.(EDT)
Q: Karen from Mays Landing, New Jersey:
Does Barney have free run of the White House or is he limited in where he is allowed to go?
A:Dale Haney, White House Horticulturist:
Barney does have free-run of the White House unless there is a special event going on. He is limited at that time and
prohibited from that area. He does like to hang out in the West Wing during the day. Up in the living quarters, he
seems to like napping under a table or a chair.
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June 11, 2004 | 5:33 p.m.(EDT)
Q: Janice from Chicago, Illinois:
Does Barney like to take baths?
A:Dale Haney, White House Horticulturist:
Barney does not like to take baths, but he will tolerate it. Once he is placed in the sink, he knows a bath is coming
and he won't move. He'll just stand there and put up with it.
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June 11, 2004 | 5:33 p.m.(EDT)
Q: Jay, Alpha, New Jersey:
When Barney is aboard Air Force One, does he get to wander around, or is there a specific place he stays?
A:Blake Gottesman, Personal Aide to the President:
Barney can roam anywhere on the plane, but he usually likes to stay right next to his dad. When the President is in his
office (on the plane), Barney is usually curled up underneath the desk.
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Q: Patti, Covington, IN:
Can Barney swim?
A:Dale Haney, White House Horticulturist:
No, Barney does not swim. He has three layers of hair, so to make sure he doesn't sink, he doesn't try swimming.
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