Sutter Brown, first dog of California, dead at 13

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Sutter Brown, first dog of California, dead at 13

First dog Sutter Brown, a Pembroke Welsh corgi belonging to Gov. Jerry Brown, underwent emergency surgery in October, but a particularly aggressive form of cancer could not be entirely removed.

Sutter Brown, the gubernatorial pooch who softened Gov. Jerry Brown’s image and brightened the California Capitol with his love for belly rubs and treats, has died.

“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.

The 13-year-old Pembroke Welsh corgi underwent emergency surgery in October, but a particularly aggressive form of cancer could not be entirely removed. News of his illness dismayed fans around California, who filled social media with expressions of support.

Sutter returned home, and to the Governor’s Office. He was outside the Governor’s Mansion to greet trick-or-treaters on Halloween, and accompanied the governor to vote on Election Day.

But his health had deteriorated rapidly in recent days, and Brown and his wife, Anne Gust Brown, “made the decision that it was time to say goodbye,” Westrup said.

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article123862369.html#storylink=cpy

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2. Colusa (Lucy) Brown, California's Deputy First Dog is ready to step up and fill the void

Sutter's sister, a beautiful Pembroke Welsh corgi Border collie mix is totally ready and maintains a nice informative twitter page:

https://twitter.com/ColusaBrown

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3. It's been a rough year for First Dogs.

I posted a similar story in the Maryland Group yesterday about Lexi Hogan.

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4. Sixteen year is a good run for a dog

Even a small one like Lexi, but it's still tough to endure the loss.