Farewell to Bo, the First Presidential Pet of the Obama Era
\nThe Loss of a Loyal Friend
\nFormer President Barack Obama announced a heartbreaking loss to the public recently, sharing that the family\u2019s cherished pet, Bo, had passed away. Obama affectionately described Bo as \u201ca true friend and loyal companion.\u201dBo, the Portuguese water dog that brought a touch of warmth and companionship to the Obama White House, left a deep paw-print in the hearts of the Obama family and the nation. Sadly, the beloved canine passed away on Saturday.<\/p>\n
The former president took to Twitter to share the sad news, writing, \u201cFor more than a decade, Bo was a constant, gentle presence in our lives \u2014 happy to see us on our good days, our bad days, and every day in between.\u201d<\/p>\n
He fondly remembered Bo\u2019s demeanor and quirks, stating, \u201cHe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bo: The Presidential Pet
\nBo joined the Obama family in the White House as a 6-month-old puppy in April 2009. The puppy was a thoughtful gift from Senator Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts and his wife, Victoria, to the Obama daughters, Malia and Sasha.<\/p>\n
The name \u2018Bo\u2019 was chosen by the girls as it was the name of their cousins\u2019 cat and served as a nod to Mrs. Obama\u2019s father, who was nicknamed Diddley, after the musician Bo Diddley.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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