'WE'LL MISS HIM ALWAYS'
Joe Biden dog Champ dead aged 13: President pays heartbreaking tribute to beloved pet German Shepherd
PRESIDENT Biden announced on Saturday that his family's beloved pet German Shepherd Champ passed away.
The president and first lady released a heartbreaking statement saying the died "peacefully at home".
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"He was our constant, cherished companion during the last 13 years and was adored by the entire Biden family," the statement said.
It added: "Even as Champ's strength waned in his last months, when we came into the 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."
The statement goes on to remember the , playing with the Biden family at their home in Delaware.
"We love our sweet, good boy and will miss him always," the statement concludes.
Champ had been a part of the Biden family since 2008, which the now-president was first elected VP.
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'Champ was a good boy'
There has been loads of sympathy shared with the Bidens after it was announced that their ‘beloved’ dog Champ had passed away.
One woman tweeted: “He waited for his dad to get home before he left. That breaks my heart.”
Another commented: “Nooo! Champ was a good boy!”
Caring Rev. Carrie O, meanwhile, offered prayers, tweeting: “My heart goes out to all the Biden family.
“It’s so devastating to lose a beloved pet. They are members of our family that forever leave an impact on our lives. Prayers ascending in your grief.”
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In February the Sun Online reported that "dirty" and "unpresidential" in a bizarre attack on TV.
His appearance caught the eye of Newsmax host Greg Kelly, who criticized the German Shepherd as a picture of the dog flashed up on screen.
He said: "Did you see the ? I wanted to show you something I noticed.
"Doesn’t he look a little rough? I love dogs, but this dog needs a bath and a comb and all kinds of love and care.
"I don’t know how much love and care he is getting. This dog looks like, I’m sorry, like it’s from the junkyard."
One of Kelly's guests, historian and author Craig Shirley, then chipped in.
He said Champ looked "dirty and disheveled" and was "very unlike a presidential dog."
users leapt to the dog's defense after the comments by the pair.
One said: "Champ is a 12 year old German shepherd. That’s about as old as they come.
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"The fact that he’s walking about living his life is delightful. F**k these insipid ghouls for having a problem with that."
Another tweeted: "What kind of human criticizes a beautiful doggo?! Champ is a handsome boy."
Another asked: "What the hell is a 'Presidential Dog'?"
The president and first lady have another dog, Major, who joined the family in 2018.
Major is the first rescue dog to ever live at the White House.
Major and Champ became social media sensations after Biden was sworn in as president, and even had their own Instagram account, and Twitter account, .
The dogs' Instagram bio reads: "We are the First Dogs of the USA, Champ and Major Biden.
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"You can call us . We love nom noms, snuggles and we can't wait to explore the WH!"
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Their first Instagram post read: "Hello America! Hello world! It’s us, Champ and Major. We are the Bidens’ family puppers and First Dogs Elect(s) of USA.
"We want to thank you all for your suppawrt by sharing our pawsidential adventures here! Woof! Woof!"
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