Overview
- Gov. Greg Abbott posted on social media on July 8 announcing Pancake's death and expressing gratitude for her 11 years with the Abbott family.
- The Abbotts adopted Pancake as a puppy in 2015 and she was 11 years old at the time of her death.
- Abbott did not disclose a cause of death in his announcement and no further details about circumstances or memorial plans have been released.
- Pancake was a familiar presence at the Texas Governor's Mansion, at public events, and in official social posts, earning the nickname "First Puppy of Texas."
- Reporting cited veterinary lifespan guidance that female golden retrievers typically live about 10 to 12 years, placing Pancake's age within that range, and noted the Abbotts care for two other golden retrievers at the mansion.