Obamas’ pet dog Sunny dies at 13Sunny, the Portuguese water dog owned by former United States President Barack Obama and his family, has died at the age of 13.Obama announced Sunny’s death, saying the family’s beloved pet passed away after years of being part of their lives.
The Obamas welcomed Sunny into their family in 2013 while they were living in the White House. The dog became a familiar presence during the former president’s tenure and frequently appeared alongside the family.Sunny’s death marks the loss of a pet that had been with the Obama family for more than a decade.

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