The former president bid farewell with a message on social media to the collie that accompanied him during his presidency
The dog, born in Pilar and named in tribute to musician Bob Dylan, was a constant presence in both the personal and public life of the former president. On the day of the 2019 primary elections, Fernández was photographed walking his pet through the city streets before casting his vote, establishing the animal as part of the visual narrative of that campaign.
Alberto Fernández announced this Wednesday the passing of his dog Dylan, the pet that accompanied him during the years he lived at Quinta de Olivos. "You were part of my life, giving me loyalty, joy, and tenderness," wrote the former president in a message posted on his social media, along with a photograph of the collie that became a symbol during his administration.
In his post, Fernández expressed a tone of deep affection as he recalled his relationship with his dog: "Although maybe I never told you, I always hoped you would arrive. You gave me an unconditional friendship that only a few humans have given me. In recent months, you gradually faded away and today, with great sorrow, I say goodbye to you."
Dylan's presence went beyond the private sphere and became a phenomenon on social media during Fernández's presidency. The animal had official accounts on Instagram and Twitter, with tens of thousands of followers, where photos, walks through Olivos, and messages were shared that aimed to show an everyday side of the then president.
Dylan even had offspring. He fathered four puppies, one of which was given by Alberto to Gisele Fernández in July 2024, sister of Cristina Kirchner. One of the collie's sons, named Prócer, also appeared in social media posts and received public attention for his resemblance to his father.
Dylan's passing, a hallmark of the Alberto administration, is shown on social media as the end of a chapter in Alberto Fernández's life, but it also reminds us of the closeness a pet can generate amid public exposure. Beyond political differences, the event was treated with respect on social media; respect for the loyalty and innocence that a pet represents.
