Obama's family pet and former US 'First dog' Bo dies

May 09, 2021 14:48

Former US President Barack Obamas dog Bo died after a battle with cancer, the Obamas said on social media.

News of Bos passing was shared by Obama and his wife Michelle on Instagram, where both expressed sorrow at the passing of a dog the former president described as a true friend and loyal companion.

He tolerated all the fuss that came with being in the White House, had a big bark but no bite, loved to jump in the pool in the summer, was unflappable with children, lived for scraps around the dinner table, and had great hair, Barack Obama wrote.

Bo, a Portuguese water dog, was a gift to the Obamas from the late Senator Edward M Kennedy, D-Mass., a key supporter of Obamas 2008 presidential campaign who became close to the family. Bo helped Obama keep a promise to daughters Malia and Sasha that they could get a dog after the election.

A companion dog, Sunny, joined the family in August 2013.

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