As
theGrio previously reported, the 44th president and former First Lady
Michelle Obama welcomed Bo into their White House home in April 2009 after promising their daughters,
Sasha and Malia that they could get a puppy after the presidential campaign.
Obama made the special announcement during his 2008 victory speech, saying “I love you both more than you can imagine. You have earned the puppy that is coming with us!” U.S. President Barack Obama greets his dog Bo outside the Oval Office of the White House March 15, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Martin H. Simon-Pool/Getty Images)
The late Massachusetts senator
"For more than a decade, Bo was a constant, comforting presence in our lives," said former President Barack Obama. The Portuguese water dog was 12 in human years.
Obamas Mourn Death Of True Friend, Beloved First Dog Bo
at 3:04 pm NPR
In a string of heartfelt tweets on Saturday, former President Barack Obama announced the death of his family s beloved first dog Bo. Today our family lost a true friend and loyal companion. For more than a decade, Bo was a constant, gentle presence in our livesâhappy to see us on our good days, our bad days, and every day in between, Obama wrote.
Thousands responded immediately with condolences and pictures of their own dogs.
Former first lady Michelle Obama took to Instagram to make her own announcement.
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In a string of heartfelt tweets on Saturday, former President Barack Obama announced the death of his family s beloved first dog Bo. Today our family lost a true friend and loyal companion. For more than a decade, Bo was a constant, gentle presence in our lives happy to see us on our good days, our bad days, and every day in between, Obama wrote.
Today our family lost a true friend and loyal companion. For more than a decade, Bo was a constant, gentle presence in our lives happy to see us on our good days, our bad days, and everyday in between. pic.twitter.com/qKMNojiu9V Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 8, 2021