Barack and Michelle Obama mourn the loss of cherished family member
The Obama family is mourning the loss of their beloved dog, Sunny, who recently passed away.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are mourning the loss of their beloved Portuguese Water Dog, Sunny, who passed away after years of bringing joy to the former first family.
The Obamas shared the sad news on their social media platforms on Wednesday.
"Yesterday, we lost a cherished member of our family," they announced in a Facebook post.
"We got Sunny at the start of our second term in the White House, and all of us – including our first dog, Bo – immediately fell in love."
They described Sunny as athletic and full of "boundless energy".
"We also had trouble keeping up with her, for Sunny was a force of nature. Athletic and full of boundless energy, she leapt over the hedges on the South Lawn like they weren’t even there, chasing squirrels, birds and anything else that moved."
The dog was also described as caring, especially towards her brother, Bo, who has also passed away.
Another sweet memory the family shared is how Sunny got along with their daughters and how protective she was of the staff at the White House.
"She loved the girls, even if they were pestering her when she was napping. She loved our team, and would often follow them around, helping them on the job. She was fiercely protective of Bo, who she rightly sensed wasn’t always as alert and attentive as she was."
The Obamas had Sunny for 13 years, adding that she was always ready for adventure and "gorgeous till the very end of her days".
"We will miss her terribly, and imagine she’s with her big brother now, making sure he’s okay."
The post was shared with several pictures of Sunny, including a moment when she was greeted by Pope Francis. Other photos showed Sunny enjoying herself at the beach, as well as relaxing at home.
Condolences have been pouring in for the family following the announcement.
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