Former President Barack Obama says his family’s dog, Sunny, has died. Obama announces the death in a statement posted Wednesday, accompanied by a photo of Sunny. Multiple outlets report Sunny was a Portuguese water dog and part of the Obama family’s household during and after their time at the White House.
Sources provide context about Sunny’s place in the family’s pets. The Obamas’ other dog, Bo, died in 2021, and Sunny is described as the second dog after Bo. Several outlets include Obama’s reflections on Sunny’s personality, with descriptions emphasizing that she was loyal, sweet, energetic, and protective. One outlet also attributes to Obama a line that Sunny will be missed and may be with Bo. Coverage differs mainly in tone and selected quotes, but the core details—Sunny’s death, her breed, her age, and her connection to Bo—are consistent across reports.
