From ABC7 New York · · 1m 30s
The Obamas' beloved dog Sunny dies at 13
Former President Barack Obama mourns the loss of the family's Portuguese water dog, who lived in the White House for eight years.
In brief
Former President Barack Obama mourns the loss of the family's Portuguese water dog, who lived in the White House for eight years. Sunny, a Portuguese water dog who joined the Obama family during their second term in the White House, has died at age 13. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Sunny's life with the Obamas
The Obamas got Sunny, a Portuguese water dog, in 2013 during their second term in the White House. She lived with the family for 13 years until her death on Tuesday.
“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.”
Sunny's personality and quirks
Obama remembered Sunny as athletic, energetic, and protective of the family's first dog, Bo. Despite her breed's love of water, Sunny hated getting wet.
A bond between two dogs
Bo, the Obamas' first dog, died in 2021. Obama said he imagines Sunny is now with her big brother, making sure he's okay.
“We will miss her terribly, and imagine she's with her big brother now, making sure he's okay.”
Presidential pets through history
While many U.S. presidents have kept dogs, President Donald Trump has no pets at the White House. George H.W. Bush's spaniel Millie wrote a bestselling book.
Famous White House dogs
Bill Clinton's Labrador Buddy was present during the Monica Lewinsky scandal. George W. Bush's Scottish terrier Barney had an official web page and starred in Barneycam videos.
Truman's wisdom on Washington
Harry S. Truman once advised, "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog." Presidential pets have long provided comfort and companionship to America's leaders.
“If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.”
The headline
Sunny, a Portuguese water dog who joined the Obama family during their second term in the White House, has died at age 13.
