Petunia Tendler (f.k.a. Petunia Mulaney-Tendler? idk I made that up) passes away :(

[la_petite_singe]

https://instagram.com/p/CrlN-OBu3qy

Anna shared on IG that Petunia has died; no further details given atm. 💔

Pet loss is the fucking worst. Animals should live happy & healthy lives forever tbh; they are way better than people. Give your furry friend extra cuddles today in honor

Comments

[srslyy]

Aw what a sweet cute lil bb. You can see her lil sweet personality through the pics ❤️

[syphilisdiller]

😔

I loved his Petunia stories in his acts.

[fanmail]

Awww RIP, Petunia ❤️

Pet death is unlike anything else tbh. I lost my Moe during lockdown and in his last weeks I was having to drop him off at the vet at least once a week bc he was declining so fast. He lost mobility in his back legs so I did his diapers and gave him his medicine, but I still didn’t feel like a very good Mom to him. There’s so much I regret, and I still don’t know for certain what happened to him so there’s still this kinda cracked door. Vet said it had to be something neurological, but we can’t be sure. I have his ashes in my bedroom so at least he’s still close to me. I still have 3 cats, one of which I just adopted about 3 weeks ago, so I still have lots of love, but Moe Moe will always be heavy on my heart.

Sorry for the essay, the grieving of him feels like it will never end. Give your pets kisses from me 🥲

[chocobeans]

What happened to your dog sounds like what happened with mine. Vet said it could have been neurological with his back legs, too, and his urge to twist to the left, even when it was hurting him.

I’m very sorry about Moe. My old man helped me through my breakup and lockdown and I’ll be eternally grateful for him.

[fanmail]

Moe was a cat, but he acted like a dog! Everyone always commented on that. He loved new people, having his belly rubbed, and walking on a leash. I am so so sorry you experienced the same kind of heart ache. It’s such a confusing and painful way to lose our babies.

Just like your old man, Moe was around for a lot of heartbreak and growing up, and he was around when I was really struggling with my mental illness. He was my baby and I miss him dearly. I’ll keep the thought of your man (I’d love to know his name) close to my heart along with my man Moe ❤️❤️❤️

[chocobeans]

His name is Sebastian and he's the cutest curmudgeon I've ever known. Thank you for asking.

Moe sounds like a hoot. Thank you for sharing him with us. I will think of him (and have since you shared) when I think of my boy, too.

[green_monsterx]

Pet loss is the worst. I think I took some of my animals dying worse than real people I knew who passed, tbh. My cat passed away last August and I still have weekly sob sessions about her. I remember for weeks after she died, I just kept saying I wanted to go home, but I didn't know where home was without her. Even now, with two cats I adopted to try and fill her shoes, I still so acutely am aware that she is not here where she should be

[potter_lover456]

I remember this because we lost our cats around the same time and you articulated the "I want to go home but can't" feeling so well.

I said below that I started crying over him last night. It's because I'm cat sitting for a friend and any time I'm reminded how different they are from him, I miss him.

Their love is so unique, nothing will replace them. But your two new babies I'm sure are giving you lots of love, too.

[green_monsterx]

Yes, I remember! I totally agree - they’re so special and they’re so different in their own ways. My new kittens are lovely and it makes me laugh because sometimes I look at them and think how much my cat would have hated them lol and she would be putting them in their place left and right if she was still here ❤️ I hope when you’re ready you’re able to find a new little one to love on

[somechickxoxo]

My therapist said pet loss can be be more impactful than losing a person we love since they are so embedded into our lives.

I lost my eldest dog a little over 2 years ago. He was 15. I think about him literally every day in the same way I’ve thought about my Abuelita every day for the last 20 years. It’s a very different grief for sure but no less painful.

[rainbows_are_ok]

How sad. It must be so hard and weird figuring out who gets a pet in a divorce.