Obama family dog Sunny dies: ‘a force of nature’

Sunny, who joined the Obama family at the White House in 2013, was the second Obama dog after Bo, who died in 2021

Obama family dog Sunny dies: ‘a force of nature’

TL;DR

  • Sunny, the Obama family's second Portuguese water dog, has died at age 14.
  • Sunny joined the family at the White House in 2013.
  • She was known for her energetic disposition, contrasting with the more mellow Bo.
  • Barack Obama described Sunny as 'a force of nature' and 'a cherished member of our family'.
  • Sunny was born in Michigan in June 2012 and named for her cheerful personality.
  • She is remembered fondly by the Obama family.