Sad News About Tula

This is a post I never wanted to make.

Last Thursday, Tula passed away after her health declined rapidly. She had a form of mouth cancer, likely squamous cell carcinoma.

What we noticed first

Over the last 2–3 months, she started losing weight, even though her appetite stayed the same and actually increased. I suspected Cushing’s disease, so I added our Calming Chews as an alternative option.

What changed

In the last 2–3 weeks, her appetite suddenly dropped and she didn’t want to eat. After another physical exam, I found a mass under her tongue. I added CBD and our Cannabinoid Blend, which helped for a while, but over time it stopped making much of a difference. She became more and more uncomfortable, until it was simply too much.

Her final moments

Tula passed away in her favorite spot on the couch, with me, my wife Catherine, and Cassian beside her.

Our sweet Tula

Tula was almost 16 years old, and she stayed full of life right to the end. She still went on runs and loved playing with her stuffies.

She was with us for nearly 10 amazing years after we adopted her from friends who moved to Northern Canada and couldn’t bring her due to the cold weather. She fit into our family immediately—adjusted to living with a cat, became a little internet superstar, slept on my daughter Aliza’s bed, and became my personal shadow.

She loved exercise, treats, her toys, and the coziest napping spots. She had the sweetest quirks, and it’s hard to imagine life without her here.

So many people around the world loved her too—especially everyone who looked forward to “Tula Tuesday.”

Tula, we love you so much, and you will be deeply missed.