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Obamas' family dog Bo dies: Heartbroken former president says farewell to his 12-year-old 'true friend and loyal companion' who was a gift from Sen Ted Kennedy and a fixture at the White House
- The Portuguese Water Dog, a gift from the late Sen. Ted Kennedy adopted by the First Family early in 2009
- The dog joined them for both terms in the White House with a second pooch, Sunny, coming in 2013
- Barack Obama posted a series of pictures of the family pet alongside a moving message
- 'Today our family lost a true friend and loyal companion', he tweeted. 'He tolerated all the fuss that came with being in the White House, had a big bark but no bite... and had great hair'
- 'He was exactly what we needed and more than we ever expected. We will miss him dearly'
- Michelle Obama similarly posted an emotional message as she recounted life with Bo over the last 12 years