The Passing of a Presidential Companion: What Sunny's Death Reveals About Our Relationship with Pets The news that Sunny, the Obama family's beloved Portuguese water dog, has passed away is a poignant reminder of the deep bond between humans and animals.
As a nation, we're accustomed to mourning the loss of public figures and celebrities, but when it comes to pets, our collective grief often takes on a more personal tone.
At 13 years old, Sunny had reached an age where her passing was almost inevitable.