The Obama family has lost their beloved dog, Sunny. Now, former President Barack Obama has shared a heartbreaking tribute to the dog who spent 13 years by their side.
For any owner who’s ever been forced to say goodbye to their dog, the pain and grief is something you never forget. Dogs have a special way of becoming so much more than pets – they become part of the family, filling a home with their personalities, their little quirks and love. That is the heartbreak Barack Obama and his family are currently experiencing after losing their Portuguese water dog, Sunny.
Announcing the sad news on X, the former president shared a heartfelt tribute to the beloved family pet, writing: “Yesterday, we lost a cherished member of our family.
“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. 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.
“And whereas the way to Bo’s heart usually involved a treat, Sunny was more interested in having us run around with her, roll on the floor with her, or have her belly rubbed for as long as we were willing.”
Barack Obama family dog
Obama went on to describe how the dog “loved the girls,” his daughters Malia and Sasha, despite them “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,” Obama continued.
He described the dog as “preferring people over dogs,” and said she was a “loud and sloppy drinker.”
The former president went on to paint a picture of a dog who had become a cherished part of the family over the 13 years they had together.
He went on: “But as far as our family was concerned, she was pretty much perfect, and for thirteen years, she would be by our side – always loyal, always sweet, always ready for adventure, still fiery 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.”
After 13 years of adventures, cuddles, and countless memories, the family is left to remember the spirited little dog who made their family feel just a little more complete.
Rest in peace, Sunny.
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