The Obama family is grieving the death of their dog Bo, a beloved pet with "a big bark but no bite." "Today our family lost a true friend and loyal companion," former president Barack Obama wrote on Instagram Saturday. Former first lady Michelle Obama share her own tribute to the Portuguese Water Dog. "This afternoon was a difficult one for our family," she posted on Instagram.
Former first lady Michelle Obama took the opportunity to celebrate the occasion by sharing a photo of Bo and Sunny, the Obama family's dogs, on Instagram. Bo and Sunny have been a part of the Obama family for quite some time. Bo was given to daughters Malia and Sasha as a gift by Senator Ted Kennedy in 2009, shortly after Barack Obama's first inauguration. "Bo's a handsome little guy," wrote Washington Post's Manuel Roig-Franzia in an official.