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- May 12, 2010
- Location
- Now Florida but always a Kentuckian
There is a thread on Fido the Lincoln's dog when they lived in Springfield. Fido was left behind and given to a neighbor. Fido was unable to come to Washington. Unfortunately Fido had a very unhappy end.
In Washington Lincoln and the children missed Fido very much. Lincoln obtained another dog which was named Jip.. Jip became known as the "White House Dog". He was very smart and cunning. He also was the president's dog. The children had another dog and other pets.
Jip would have lunch with the president all the time. He always sat on Lincoln's lap and would get his portion first. It was noted the dog was caressed and petted throughout the whole meal.
Jip helped relieve Lincoln of some of his burdens during the Civil War. He had a calming affect and helped with depression. He was a good and loyal friend for President Lincoln.
I could find no photos of Jip or what happened to him after President Lincoln died.
In Washington Lincoln and the children missed Fido very much. Lincoln obtained another dog which was named Jip.. Jip became known as the "White House Dog". He was very smart and cunning. He also was the president's dog. The children had another dog and other pets.
Jip would have lunch with the president all the time. He always sat on Lincoln's lap and would get his portion first. It was noted the dog was caressed and petted throughout the whole meal.
Jip helped relieve Lincoln of some of his burdens during the Civil War. He had a calming affect and helped with depression. He was a good and loyal friend for President Lincoln.
I could find no photos of Jip or what happened to him after President Lincoln died.