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Our hearts are heavy today as we let you all know that our beloved German Shepherd, Champ, passed away peacefully at home. He was our constant, cherished companion during the last 13 years and was adored by the entire Biden family. Even as Champs 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. Wherever we were, he wanted to be, and everything was instantly better when he was next to us. 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. 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.
SheltieLover
(57,073 posts)PortTack
(32,793 posts)I know they loved that dog so much.
LakeArenal
(28,845 posts)tblue37
(65,483 posts)RainCaster
(10,914 posts)I have deeply loved every one of the GSDs that has graced our lives. Such wonderful family dogs. Our current girl is approaching 10, and I know her time will end some day. Facing such a time isn't easy, and this letter from President Biden is graceful and mature. May they meet again someday.
TexasBushwhacker
(20,214 posts)I hope Major gets a new friend when the Bidens are ready.