California's 'first dog' Sutter back home after emergency surgery

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTVU) - Some encouraging news about California's "first dog," Sutter Brown. He is finally back home, after undergoing emergency surgery earlier this month to remove large cancer masses.

Last week, a spokesman for Gov. Jerry Brown said that Sutter suddenly became very ill on Oct. 7 and was rushed to an animal hospital, where veterinarians removed several masses suspected to be cancer from his intestines, lymph nodes and liver.

Well-wishes poured in for the popular 13-year-old Pembroke Welsh Corgi, who has been a well-known figure around the state capitol.

On Monday night, California's first lady Anne Gust Brown tweeted a photo of Sutter recovering back at home.

She wrote: "Finally got Sutter home! He rolled in the grass, sniffed all his favorite places and then passed out. #suttercamehome!"

The first lady has been updating Sutter's fans on his progress, with tweets including one with a heartwarming photo of Gov. Brown cradling his dog post surgery and Sutter's fresh stitches clearly in view.
 

In another tweet, Gust Brown posted a sweet photo of Sutter lying next to his Corgi sister, Colusa. The caption: "Colusa misses you!! #suttercomehome"