Sutter Brown, California’s ‘first dog,’ dies at age 13



SACRAMENTO >> Sutter Brown, the Pembroke Welsh corgi christened California’s first dog by his owner Gov. Jerry Brown, has died at age 13.

The governor’s press office said in a statement Friday that the dog’s health had deteriorated rapidly in recent days and the decision was made to say goodbye.

Sutter passed away Friday afternoon at the family ranch in Colusa County, where he was laid to rest.

“A beautiful day on the ranch, but a very sad parting. Happy trails, @SutterBrown,” Brown tweeted Friday evening.

Sutter was a fixture at the Capitol and on the campaign trail where he softened the image of the cantankerous governor.

Legislators, lobbyists and Capitol aides from both parties sought selfies with the short, pudgy, brown-and-white fluffy dog.

Sutter was also active on social media and had his own Twitter account, where photos of his adventures around California were shared with his more than 11,000 followers.

Sutter was rushed to an animal hospital Oct. 7 and underwent emergency surgery. Veterinarians discovered several masses suspected to be cancer.

He is survived by his owners Brown and his wife Anne Gust Brown, his aunt and former owner Kathleen Brown and sister, Colusa Brown.

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