Martha Stewart's dog dies
Martha Stewart's dog Paw Paw has died of renal failure.
The 60-pound chow, a familiar face on her television show and in her magazine, was almost 13.
Paw Paw -- so named because of his large paws -- "was a spectacular chow and an even more spectacular dog," Stewart wrote in a blog post about his death Saturday. "He was always my loyal companion, displaying the most agreeable temperament."
The dog's full name was Kublai Khan Paw Paw Chow Chow Chow. Stewart had owned him since he was born, according to an Associated Press report.
"Even in his final days, Paw Paw just stopped eating and drifted off to deep sleeps, where he now rests peacefully, and, I’m most confident, quite happily," Stewart wrote. "I will miss him, always."
For Stewart's blog entry and more photos of Paw Paw, including his final resting place, click here.
(AP Photo)






Comments
Its discusting how Martha Stewart used her dying paw paw as a photo op...!!! Posing herself, her other dogs, and other people with him. Let a dog die in peace.
Posted by: Anonymous | April 17, 2008 2:30 PM
I think if anybody else had taken those photographs and posted them online, we'd all be thinking what a loving tribute it was. It's obvious that she and everybody else in those pictures loved that dog. Let them do their grieving and memorialize the dog in whatever way they see fit. At least he was buried with dignity under a tree on the property and not in some bogus "pet cemetery"--or worse, cremated and stuffed into a plush toy.
Those pictures made me think of every dog I've ever loved who's had to be put to sleep--remembering each one's last day and his or her peaceful final resting place.
And no, I'm not a Martha person. I've never watched her show, nor purchased one of her magazines or any of her "products." I just saw an articulate dog lover.
Posted by: Anne | April 17, 2008 3:46 PM
I was sad to hear about the death of Paw Paw my sympathy goes out to you Martha. I understand your grief. I lost my beloved husky Adara. it was like losing a child for me. after 13 years it is understandable it hurts so i wish only the best for your healing in this grieving process. may Paw Paw rest in peace.
Posted by: sharon rose | April 18, 2008 4:47 AM
I loved reading the tribute to Paw Paw and looking at the pictures. I had tears running down my cheeks when I got to the end. What a beautiful keepsake Martha has forever.
Posted by: Betsy | April 18, 2008 11:45 AM
So very very sorry.. I miss my dear dogs as well.
Posted by: Lois Young | April 18, 2008 7:07 PM