Irish President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina have expressed their sadness after the death of their beloved Bernese mountain dog, Brod. Brod was a well-known figure at Aras An Uachtarain in Dublin, where he had lived for over a decade. He had charmed many world leaders and visitors during his time at the presidential residence.
Last week, Brod and the president’s other dog, Misneach, appeared to be hesitant to greet US President Joe Biden during his historic visit to Ireland. However, they had given a warmer welcome to previous visitors, including the Princess of Wales.
In a statement, the president’s office confirmed the passing of Brod, whose name means pride, at the age of 11 years and two months. Brod had arrived at Aras an Uachtarain as an eight-week-old puppy and had become a well-loved dog by all who met him.
“He enjoyed meeting with the thousands of members of the public who came to Aras an Uachtarain over the years and he was probably one of the most photographed dogs in Ireland,” the statement read.
The spokesperson further stated that Brod’s loss would be felt by the president, Sabina, and everyone at Aras an Uachtarain, especially Misneach. The two-and-a-half-year-old dog had been Brod’s constant companion, had shared his space over recent months, and had been very attentive to Brod’s situation.
The death of Brod has been met with an outpouring of condolences from the public, and many have taken to social media to share their favorite memories of the beloved dog, including Maltese MEP and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.
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