Vice President Mike Pence has lost a four-legged member of his home at the Naval Observatory in Washington, DC.

Second lady Karen Pence took to Twitter to post yesterday morning that the Pence family cat, Oreo, passed away.

In the post with photos of some of the family's favorite moments with Oreo, Karen said: 'Rest in peace Oreo. You touched a lot of hearts in your little life. Our family will miss you very much.'

Vice President Mike Pence has lost a member of his home at the Naval Observatory in Washington, DC. Furry critter Oreo (right) passed away yesterday

In the post with photos of some moments with their cat, Oreo, Second Lady Karen Pence said: 'Rest in peace Oreo. You touched a lot of hearts in your little life. Our family will miss you very much'

An aide to the vice president told CNN that Oreo was 13-years-old and extremely close with the youngest of Pence's children, Audrey, who is 23.

Folks on social media were generally supportive of the family in their time of loss and offered their condolences.

@PRAIZER4LIFE said: 'Very sorry to hear about your kitty Oreo. They leave their paw prints on our hearts. Praying always for U & Ur family. Jesus' light shines.'

An aide to the vice president told CNN that Oreo was 13-years-old and extremely close with the youngest of Pence's children, Audrey, who is 23. The cat also had a special bond with the now vice president

@PRAIZER4LIFE said: 'Very sorry to hear about your kitty Oreo. They leave their paw prints on our hearts. Praying always for U & Ur family. Jesus' light shines'

It was a sentiment @infomaltangel cosigned when they said: 'I am so sorry for your loss. It is never easy loosing our beloved pets'

It was a sentiment @infomaltangel cosigned when they said: 'I am so sorry for your loss. It is never easy loosing our beloved pets.'

Tweeter @hobscotch59 shared that her family too had an Oreo and said: 'aww, sorry to hear your sad news. We have an Oreo too! Hugs to you all!'

The Vice President's family still has another cat named Pickle and a rabbit, Marlon Bundo, who has gained a fan base and even appeared at White House events.

While the bunny is newer to the family - who moved to the Naval Observatory in January - the two cats did live in the governor's mansion in Indianapolis.

President Trump has no pets in the White House.

@hobscotch59 shared that her family too had an Oreo and said: 'aww, sorry to hear your sad news. We have an Oreo too! Hugs to you all!'