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Basically, this is when the disappearance of a pet from a show's plot is explained long after the fact by the pet's death or disappearance. To qualify, there must have been no comment at the time - the only explanation occurs much later, well after they should have shown a reaction.
Basically, this is when the disappearance of a pet from a show's plot is explained long after the fact by the pet's death or disappearance. To qualify, there must have been no comment at the time - the only explanation occurs much later, well after they should have shown a reaction.

Pet-specific [[Sub-Trope]] of [[What Happened to the Mouse?]]


Contrast [[Brother Chuck]], in which no explanation is given.
Contrast [[Brother Chuck]], in which no explanation is given.