Teri Hatcher announced that her 11-year-old dog, Pumpkin, has died.
“It is with deep sadness that I said goodbye to Pumpkin yesterday,” the Desperate Housewives alum, 61, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, March 15. “Six years ago when I went looking to adopt a dog, I wanted a senior (because I knew most people would be looking for puppies). So I knew this day would eventually come faster than I’d want it to.”
Hatcher’s post included a series of photos of Pumpkin over the years, including outings to the beach and quality time with additional members of the Hatcher household.
While Hatcher is heartbroken over Pumpkin’s passing, she shared that her pup “had the chance to touch so many hearts and comfort so many souls” in his life.
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“Whether in my personal life or during visits to @childrensla as a dog therapy team to both patients and staff, his rock star looks with his cuddly soft fur and loving demeanor were an endless comfort and a true blessing,” she continued. “Thank you, Pumpkin, for coming into my life and for all you gave to so many.”
Hatcher added that even when Pumpkin wasn’t feeling his best, he was always a good boy in her eyes.
“I knew you always tried to be the best dog even when it was hard for your body… and Pumpkin, you were the best dog. I’m gutted,” she penned. “I did, and would have done, anything and everything to make you well. I’m so sorry there weren’t answers. Sometimes it’s just like that.”
Hatcher wished Pumpkin “love and light” in his “onward” journey and gave him one last bit of praise.
“Bless you, sweet Pumpkin. You truly were the best dog,” she concluded.
Several of Hatcher’s friends sent their condolences her way.
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“I’m so sorry for your loss it’s just the hardest when we lose our fur babies, sending you so much love ❤️🌈,” Lisa Rinna replied in the post’s comments section.
Hatcher’s Desperate Wives costar and podcast cohost Andrea Bowen wrote, “Sending you giant hugs. You gave him a truly wonderful life and you were lucky to find each other. I’m so sorry. ❤️🩹.”
Hatcher last brought Pumpkin with her to the Los Angeles children’s hospital in October 2025 to celebrate Halloween. According to a video shared via Hatcher’s Instagram, Pumpkin was dressed up as a Jack-o-lantern to celebrate the occasion. He remained by Hatcher’s side as she read books to the kids.
