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May 26, 2012

Martha Stewart's dog shuffles off mortal coil

by Brad Trechak, posted Apr 17th 2008 10:03AM

Martha and dogTelevision icon Martha Stewart has suffered a family tragedy when her dog Paw Paw passed away from renal failure. He was almost 13 dog years old.

The dog's full name was "Kublai Khan Paw Paw Chow Chow". He was a 60 pound chow and had appeared on Martha's television programs a few times.

I admit I am neither a fan of dogs nor a fan of Martha but I find any death of a beloved pet to be tragic. All this being said, the conspiracy theorist in me wonders if we're being told the entire truth of the situation. I have a few alternate theories on Paw Paw's death:

  • Suicide. What dog really wants to go through life named "Kublai Khan Paw Paw Chow Chow Chow"? Since the breed originates from Asia, it could be interpreted as racist. The dog might have been shamed from being a stereotype.
  • Murder. The Martha Mafia may have hastened the dog's demise in an attempt to boost ratings through sympathy and to have that special "doggy funerals" episode.
  • The dog faked its own death and is now touring the country with Elvis.
TV Squad extends its sympathies to Martha and Paw Paw's family.

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Karen Tracy

Plain and simple, you suckl.................
To be that cold and heartless about someone's pet that was with them for 13 years, is just nasty. Did you ever meet Paw Paw? He was a great representative of the Chow breed. He will be missed by many people, not just Martha.

April 18 2008 at 6:53 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Toby O\'B

Couldn't you at least have found a picture of Paw Paw rather than just one of Martha Stewart and some other dog?

April 17 2008 at 5:50 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Europa

Amen "MJ."

April 17 2008 at 2:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
mj green

Martha has had that dog for years, and loved him dearly. I know she is grieving over this. How tacky for YOU to make fun of it. To some people, pets are more than 'just animals.' Whatever you think of her, she loves animals, and has everything from horses to canaries. You know, her mom died not long ago. Are you going to make fun of that, too?

April 17 2008 at 1:04 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Jack

Would you joke about a pet's death if it was a neighbor? Why is it funny if it's a celebrity? And why is this even news?

Some of these posts are lame. You guys got to meet a quota or something?

April 17 2008 at 12:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Emily

He may have killed himself if he was forced to wear the same outfit as the French Pug in the photo.

April 17 2008 at 10:42 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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ORKMommy

I just thought the same thing and was about to comment on it, then I saw your comment! Too funny!

April 17 2008 at 11:36 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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