Martha Stewart was in mourning after her four dogs tragically killed her “defenseless” cat, which they mistook for an intruder.
“burying the beautiful and unusual Princess Peony,” the lifestyle guru wrote in a post to Instagram Sunday. “the four dogs mistook her for an interloper and killed her defenseless little self.”
She added, “i will miss her very badly . RIP beauty.”
Stewart, 80, included a photo of Princess Peony’s burial in which three men were seen digging a hole in her yard.
She later shared a close-up shot of the late ball of fur lounging on a fluffy rug, simply captioning the post, “this was the Princess Peony.”
Interestingly, Stewart posted about her cats fearing her dogs just last August.
“My cats feel liberated because the four dogs are away on vacation. Leaving the cats alone in the house to roam, relax, recover !!!” she captioned photos of her felines, one of which appeared to be Princess Peony, at the time.
Several of Stewart’s famous friends and fans flooded the comments section Sunday to send their regards.
“So sorry ❤️,” Ellen Pompeo commented on the post.
Kris Jenner chimed in with three teary-eyed emoticons.
“Omg Martha I’m so sorry! RIP Princess Peony.. you were so loved 💗 🙏🏼,” a fan wrote.
“😢😢so sorry Martha. Sending comfort and hugs your way💕,” another added.
“What a beautiful girl she was. I’m so very sorry. Rest peacefully, sweet girl.” one more commented.
The Martha Stewart Living founder is known for her love of animals. She hosted the Puppy Bowl in February and consistently posts about her French bulldogs Creme Brûlée and Bete Noire. She also has a passion for horses and owns other cats.
It is unclear how many pets Stewart has, though it is clear Princess Peony will be missed.
A spokesperson for Stewart did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.