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Barack and Michelle Obama announced on Wednesday that their dog Sunny, a Portuguese water dog, passed away at age 13. In a joint statement, they described Sunny as an energetic presence during Barack Obama’s second term in office, from August 2013 to January 2017. The Obamas highlighted her playful nature and close relationship with their daughters, Malia and Sasha, noting that she was fiercely protective of the family pet Bo, who died in 2021 after battling cancer.
Written by the local model on 2026-09-16,
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Former President Barack Obama announced that his family's beloved Portuguese Water Dog Sunny died at the age of 13 on Tuesday. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Obama described her as "a cherished member of our family" who was "always loyal, always sweet, and always ready for adventure." Sunny joined the Obama family in August 2013 during Barack Obama's second term at the White House, following Bo, another Portuguese Water Dog who passed away in 2021. Known for her energetic nature, Sunny often followed the White House staff around and was protective of Bo. The Obamas also noted that Sunny had a particular fondness for playing with their daughters Malia and Sasha, despite occasional mischievous incidents like biting a visitor in 2017.
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Former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama announced on Wednesday the death of their family's pet dog, Sunny.
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Obama → announce → dog
“Yesterday, we lost a cherished member of our family,” the Obamas wrote in a joint statement shared on social media, later adding, "We will miss her terribly."
Sunny, a Portuguese water dog, joined the Obama family in August 2013, during Barack Obama’s second term in the White House.
asserted
Sunny → lose → House
She became the family’s second dog, joining Bo, another Portuguese water dog who joined the family in2009.
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who → become → family
The Obamas remembered Sunny, who became a frequent presence at the White House, as a “force of nature.”
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who → remember → nature
“Athletic and full of boundless energy, she leapt over the hedges on the South Lawn like they weren’t even there,” the Obamas wrote, recalling how the dog would chase squirrels, birds and anything else that moved.
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that → leap → squirrels
While Bo could often be won over with a treat, the Obamas said Sunny preferred attention and playtime, including running around with the family, rolling on the floor and getting belly rubs.
uncertain
Sunny → win → rubs
Sunny was also fiercely protective of Bo and particularly close with the Obamas' daughters, Malia and Sasha, according to the former president and first lady.
uncertain
Sunny → accord → president
"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," the Obamas wrote of Sunny.
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Obamas → concern → Sunny
"We will miss her terribly, and imagine she’s with her big brother now, making sure he’s okay."
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he → miss → brother
Sunny spent 13 years with the Obama family, including nearly four years living at the White House.
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Sunny → spend → House
Bo died in 2021 after a battle with cancer.
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Bo → die → cancer
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