First Dog to be neutred

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Washington - First dog Buddy's prospects for a sex life are about to get the chop. President Bill Clinton has decided to have him neutered. White House doctor E. Connie Mariano broke the news about the six-month old chocolate labrador's fate in a letter to actress Doris Day, who heads an animal welfare group that urged Clinton to set an example to pet owners by having Buddy neutered.

A representative of the Doris Day Animal Welfare League said the actress was thrilled by the news. "She's extremely happy," said Ann Sparks, assistant director of Spay Day USA, the group's annual animal neutering campaign. "The president is really sending a good message to the American people about responsible pet ownership," Sparks said.