Cuddles Snuggles Fluff is getting her very own story? You heard that right. The sweet chihuahua from page 19 of Tears & Tulle is ready to tell her story. And she isn't just stopping there- she's inviting all of us to be a part of the magic too!

Brother and sister duo, Tony Marino and Gina Bell have a super exciting and long-awaited announcement to make as we move into 2023! They’ve created a new movement with a book of the same name called Tears & Tails! This project will follow a rainbow collar (and a whole lot of invisible rainbow collars- like they are handing one to you right now if you like) to people's homes worldwide! The collar will serve as an invitation to share stories of the beauty from within the inevitable sadness that comes with pet ownership. We hope to be introduced to pets of the past and present to learn about how they were or are a special part of your life! 

The Tears & Tails storybook will feature the unheard story of Cuddle's life from the time she was a tiny pup to the day we said goodbye. Cuddle's tail wagging was a great way to show the joy-spreading happiness of a moment, and Gina and Tony chose the word "tails" to celebrate animals everywhere, bringing that joy to people's lives. This book will aim to celebrate the furry (as well as the not-so-furry) lives of animals everywhere. We want to make space for the beauty and the sadness. The “tears” and the “tails” moments of life. And be on the lookout for an announcement regarding an upcoming Kickstarter campaign, where they will collect pre-orders for the book.

So today, they are officially passing the invisible collar to all of you. They ask that you share something special about a past or present pet that brought or brings happiness into your life and the lives of your families. Some ideas might include a unique nickname, a funny story, a sweet moment, a poem, etc. They would love to see an accompanying photo if you have one to share! They plan to post some of your stories and pictures on the Tears & Tails web page too! 

And similar to the other "tears" books, the story never really has a set number of pages. They hope this story, in conjunction with all the worldwide memories and moments, will continue to grow and evolve and show many more pages of the Tears & Tails story. 

Please use the hashtag #tearsandtails when posting online.