Obama Family Mourns the Death of Beloved Dog Bo

shared the sad news on their Instagrams on Saturday, expressing that the family said goodbye"to our best friend" after a battle with cancer. Bo, who was born in October 2008, was 12 years old.

"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," the former president wrote alongside a photo slideshow.

"This afternoon was a difficult one for our family. We said goodbye to our best friend—our dog, Bo—after a battle with cancer," Michelle began."On the campaign trail in 2008, we promised our daughters that we would get a puppy after the election. At the time, Bo was supposed to be a companion for the girls. We had no idea how much he would mean to all of us."

Michelle continued by expressing how, for more than a decade, Bo"was a constant, comforting presence in our lives. He was there when the girls came home from school, greeting them with a wag. He was there when Barack and I needed a break, sauntering into one of our offices like he owned the place, a ball clamped firmly in his teeth. He was there when we flew on Air Force One, when tens of thousands flocked to the South Lawn for the Easter Egg Roll, and when the Pope came to visit.

The Chicago native wrote how thankful they are for Bo's joyful life and how grateful they are for all the love people showed him over the years. She also encouraged others to"hug the furry members of your family a little closer tonight—and give them a belly rub from us," before signing off,"Michelle, Barack, Malia, Sasha, and Sunny." The Obama's pet Sunny joined the family in August 2013.

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RIP Bo.

RIP in doggy heaven BO 🐕🕊

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