These pictures of California’s late first dog are making us feel all the feels
We’ve got some sad news. Yesterday, California Governor Jerry Brown’s longtime pet corgi, aka California’s First Dog Sutter Brown, passed away at the grand age of 13.
“Sutter passed away peacefully this afternoon with the Governor and First Lady at his side… and was laid to rest at the family ranch in Colusa County, where he loved to roam, sniff and play,” Brown spokesman Evan Westrup said in a statement Friday afternoon.
After Sutter was diagnosed with cancer back in October, he underwent surgery, but not all of the cancerous masses could be removed. But at the age of 13 (91 in dog years!), this special pooch lived a pretty full life.
After all, he’s a dog who had his own playing cards, got his own website, and even welcomed a Deputy First Dog, his sister Colusa Brown.
Plus, Sutter had an incredible Facebook page, plus a Twitter account, filled with some of the cutest pictures of him we’ve ever seen.
While mom & dad got to go light the real Capitol Christmas Tree, we got stuck with this fake fir & 2 stuffed dogs #Ruff pic.twitter.com/tRmuaa3tWh
— Sutter Brown (@SutterBrown) December 6, 2016
These pictures are making us miss Sutter already — but they’re also seriously warming our hearts. Sutter was truly a good dog.
After winning the 2010 governor’s race, Gov. Brown adopted Sutter from his sister back in 2010.
Trick or treat! pic.twitter.com/XzmyvsH9sE
— Sutter Brown (@SutterBrown) November 1, 2016
“The dog charmed members of the media, becoming a recurring character in Sacramento Bee editorial cartoons, and cracked a rare window into the personal life of the governor and his wife Anne Gust Brown,” wrote The Sacramento Bee.
.@ColusaBrown, you are still DEPUTY First Dog… pic.twitter.com/Gt6RFRW0YF
— Sutter Brown (@SutterBrown) October 28, 2016
Sutter had a strong following on Twitter, and both his family and friends are mourning his loss.
No colleague brought us more joy – & distraction – than you, @SutterBrown. We’ll miss you buddy. #GoodBoy https://t.co/XikhAPwVlV pic.twitter.com/5zDWzm0DRo
— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) December 31, 2016
GODDAMMIT GODDAMMIT GODDAMMIT 2016. GODDAMMIT. YOU HAD TO TAKE SUTTER BROWN YOU JUST HAD TO.
— Vivian Ho (@VivianHo) December 31, 2016
His fans loved watching Sutter lounge and play at home — and pound the pavement for better policies.
It’s summer – be cool! Remember to conserve electricity during heatwaves, get #FlexAlert updates @California_ISO pic.twitter.com/IMhQE0aEaw
— Sutter Brown (@SutterBrown) June 21, 2016
Throughout his treatment, his fans showed their support online and their heartbreak upon his passing.
Dear @annebgust and @JerryBrownGov. I, too, am saddened by the passing of sweet @SutterBrown . I'm sorry for your heartache.
— Tracie Cone (@Tracie_Cone) December 31, 2016
Sutter is survived by puppy Colusa “Lucy” Brown.
Forget #NationalDogDay (& @SutterBrown), I'm with the ladies on this one! #WomensEqualityDay #WinLikeAGirl pic.twitter.com/aDGd473enR
— Colusa Brown (@ColusaBrown) August 26, 2016
“The governor’s office said she would assume Sutter’s duties as first dog,” reports the Sacramento Bee.
We’re so sad that Sutter has passed, but very excited to see Colusa carry on his legacy.
