It is the end of an era for the Obama family. Thirteen years after joining the presidential household, Sunny, the Portuguese Water Dog adopted in August 2013, passed away on Tuesday, 15 September.
The former US President and his wife shared the sad news in an emotional post on social media.
"Yesterday, we lost a treasured member of our family. We adopted Sunny at the start of our second term in the White House, and all of us – including our first dog, Bo – fell in love with her immediately."
"Always loyal, always gentle, and always ready for adventure"
Sunny quickly became a key figure at the White House. The Obamas described her as a dog with an exceptional character: "always loyal, always gentle, always ready for adventure, and wonderfully spirited and beautiful to the very end."
Fond memories of a White House favourite
Her passing has brought back fond memories for many Americans, who remember pictures of Sunny happily running around the White House gardens or greeting guests during the festive season.
The family’s first dog, Bo, passed away in 2021 at the age of 12 after a battle with cancer.
Translated from the FR Wamiz website using artificial intelligence
