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Bidens' 'Cherished' First Dog Champ Dies
newsmax ^ | 6/19/2021 | Nick Koutsobinas

Posted on 06/19/2021 3:08:11 PM PDT by DeathBeforeDishonor1

The president and first lady Jill Biden released a joint statement that the 13-year-old German Shepherd "passed away peacefully at home."

President Biden posted in a statement on Twitter:

"He was our constant, cherished companion during the last 13 years and was adored by the entire Biden family. Even as Champ's strength waned in his last months, when we came into a room, he would immediately pull himself up, his tail always wagging, and nuzzle us for an ear scratch or a belly rub.

"He loved nothing more than curling up at our feet in front of a fire at the end of the day, joining us as a comforting presence in meetings, or sunning himself in the White House garden. In his younger days, he was happiest chasing golf balls on the front lawn of the Naval Observatory or racing to catch our grandchildren as they ran around our backyard in Delaware."

The statement also added, "in our most joyful moments and in our most grief-stricken days, he was there with us, sensitive to our every unspoken feeling and emotion.

"We love our sweet, good boy and will miss him always."

The Biden family has another dog, Major, who was involved in two biting incidents on White House grounds but has since been given more training to help him get accustomed to his stay.

Former President Donald Trump was the first president since Andrew Johnson in the 1860s not to have a White House dog or cat as a pet.

(Excerpt) Read more at newsmax.com ...


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To: al baby
Are his other dogs named Fido and Spot? Nope... Sniff and Grope

Great joke. Needed that laugh.

41 posted on 06/19/2021 4:14:30 PM PDT by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
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To: SaveFerris

Sorry for your loss. Losing a beloved dog hurts worse than non-dog lovers know.


42 posted on 06/19/2021 4:17:03 PM PDT by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
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To: DeathBeforeDishonor1

“Passed away peacefully at home” after receiving a shot of sodium pentathol and potassium chloride due to the fact that he would not stop biting people.


43 posted on 06/19/2021 4:17:10 PM PDT by webheart (I already had COVID disease and 2 vaccine shots Can I take the mask off now?)
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To: SaveFerris

Biden will give Major to the Clinton’s to take him for a walk. (That’s how their dog died, Buddy.)


44 posted on 06/19/2021 4:19:02 PM PDT by Rapunzel (Fallujah be damned ...S. Helvenston RIP)
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To: SaveFerris

“Lost my beloved dog this year - my best friend”

Lost my 19 year old cat, Maggie, this year. God bless them all, even Champ, who couldn’t choose his owner.


45 posted on 06/19/2021 4:19:06 PM PDT by Pirate Ragnar
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To: a fool in paradise

An old dog needs companionship and neglecting him so they can travel overseas is probably what killed the dog.


46 posted on 06/19/2021 4:21:23 PM PDT by Rapunzel (Fallujah be damned ...S. Helvenston RIP)
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To: webheart

It wasn’t the bitter dog. That is major


47 posted on 06/19/2021 4:24:09 PM PDT by CJ Wolf ( what is scarier than offensive soo. words? Not being able to say them...God wins. )
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To: Be Careful

No-wrong dog-the younger dog, Major is the one that bites people he doesn’t like-he is very much alive-may he remain so-dogs know who is untrustworthy and take a dislike to/bite them-good dog...

Champ was 13 years old, which is a hell of a long life for a German Shepherd-their average lifespan is only 11 years, like a lot of other large dogs-I’ve had 2 of them-one lived to 13, the other to 12-the breed also has orthopedic issues that come on early because of bad breeding practices-the reason I won’t have another GS, although I love what great companion dogs they are...


48 posted on 06/19/2021 4:24:10 PM PDT by Texan5 ("You've got to saddle up your boys, you've got to draw a hard line...")
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To: webheart

It wasn’t the bitter dog. That is major


49 posted on 06/19/2021 4:24:26 PM PDT by CJ Wolf ( what is scarier than offensive soo. words? Not being able to say them...God wins. )
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To: Jumper

totally agree. Old ones don’t take separation from their owner.


50 posted on 06/19/2021 4:25:06 PM PDT by Rapunzel (Fallujah be damned ...S. Helvenston RIP)
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To: DeathBeforeDishonor1

Champ was vaccinated for covid two weeks ago. 😏


51 posted on 06/19/2021 4:26:19 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: SaveFerris

I’m so sorry for the loss of your precious pet-I still miss my Siberian Husky every day-I lost her several years ago at 17-she was just special...


52 posted on 06/19/2021 4:30:54 PM PDT by Texan5 ("You've got to saddle up your boys, you've got to draw a hard line...")
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To: newfreep

I hope they keep Major away from the Clintons-you never know what Champ might have told him in confidence...


53 posted on 06/19/2021 4:32:56 PM PDT by Texan5 ("You've got to saddle up your boys, you've got to draw a hard line...")
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To: DeathBeforeDishonor1

By the way, have seen this movie? Your screen name does remind me of this movie...

Fred Dryer...He played Sergeant Rick Hunter on HUNTER...

DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR is on TUBI...People could watch it for free...

54 posted on 06/19/2021 4:41:39 PM PDT by L.A.Justice
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To: DLfromthedesert

Thank you friend


55 posted on 06/19/2021 4:41:57 PM PDT by SaveFerris (The Lord and Messiah: Jesus Christ of Nazareth - http://www.BiblicalJesusChrist.Com)
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To: jughandle

I want another for sure - his pic is on my other phone


56 posted on 06/19/2021 4:42:51 PM PDT by SaveFerris (The Lord and Messiah: Jesus Christ of Nazareth - http://www.BiblicalJesusChrist.Com)
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To: frank ballenger

Thank you - he was my good boy


57 posted on 06/19/2021 4:43:34 PM PDT by SaveFerris (The Lord and Messiah: Jesus Christ of Nazareth - http://www.BiblicalJesusChrist.Com)
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To: DeathBeforeDishonor1

Poor thing probably died of embarrassment.


58 posted on 06/19/2021 4:43:46 PM PDT by LittleBillyInfidel (This tagline has been formatted to fit the screen. Some content has been edited.)
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To: Rapunzel

Watch out for Hillary!


59 posted on 06/19/2021 4:44:15 PM PDT by SaveFerris (The Lord and Messiah: Jesus Christ of Nazareth - http://www.BiblicalJesusChrist.Com)
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To: Texan5

Thank you - he was such a loving pet


60 posted on 06/19/2021 4:45:33 PM PDT by SaveFerris (The Lord and Messiah: Jesus Christ of Nazareth - http://www.BiblicalJesusChrist.Com)
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