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.
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Great joke. Needed that laugh.
Sorry for your loss. Losing a beloved dog hurts worse than non-dog lovers know.
“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.
Biden will give Major to the Clinton’s to take him for a walk. (That’s how their dog died, Buddy.)
“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.
An old dog needs companionship and neglecting him so they can travel overseas is probably what killed the dog.
It wasn’t the bitter dog. That is major
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...
It wasn’t the bitter dog. That is major
totally agree. Old ones don’t take separation from their owner.
Champ was vaccinated for covid two weeks ago. 😏
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...
I hope they keep Major away from the Clintons-you never know what Champ might have told him in confidence...
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...
Thank you friend
I want another for sure - his pic is on my other phone
Thank you - he was my good boy
Poor thing probably died of embarrassment.
Watch out for Hillary!
Thank you - he was such a loving pet
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