Ray inadvertently commits “”petslaughter”” on Ally’s hamster while Debra and the kids are away for the weekend. When Ray breaks the difficult news to Ally about “”Pumpernickel’s”” untimely demise, Debra insists that they give the beloved pet a proper burial — complete with eulogies — to help the youngster get through the grieving process. What Ray at first thought was an utterly ridiculous way to mourn the passing of a family pet, ends up being one of the most emotional experiences of his life.