I’ve been quiet for a while.
Sometimes silence is the only way the heart can speak.
My family has been through something deeply painful — we lost our dog, Kari. We had to say goodbye……..
Even now, writing these words feels unreal. The house feels emptier, the days quieter. But the love she gave — that remains everywhere.

Dogs are never just animals. They are love wrapped in fur and faith. They give us everything without asking for anything in return.
When someone decides to take a dog into their life, they should pause and think — How much love can I give? Because dogs give us love that goes beyond reason, beyond limits, beyond words.
We have family, friends, and busy lives. But our dogs, they have only us. We are their whole world.

My Kari was more than a dog. She was my little miracle — my laughter, my comfort, my loyal shadow. She understood things that words couldn’t express. She made the ordinary days beautiful just by being there. She was magic, more than human.

She was LOVE……….and still is.

Now, each night, I look at the sky and search for her star — the one that shines a little warmer than the rest. I know it’s there somewhere, waiting for me to find it.
And when I do, I’ll whisper softly: “Good night, little paw. I love you.”

Because some loves never end — they simply change shape, from pawprints on the floor to constellations in the sky. 🌟

GK

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98 thoughts on “To My Kari”

  2. I had been wondering why you hadn’t posted in a while, but I had no idea the heartache you were going through 😢 I’m so sorry for your loss, sending hugs 🫂 Kari’s spirit lives on in your thoughts and in your heart ❤️

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  4. Georgi, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your precious Kari. She is beautiful such a sweet little face. Your words are so true. We never stop loving them and missing them. They freely give us unconditional love. I will be keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

    Ge

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  6. … Very sorry to hear about the loss of your dog, Kari. This is so relatable because It’s very painful to lose a beloved pet. Just like you say in your Post: – the owners of a pet are the whole world to that pet; so similarly when “Man’s Best Friend” loses its owner it suffers immeasurable pain too. We have witnessed this kind of canine response and in literature and even in biographies of individuals one often reads about how pets suffer similarly when they lose an owner; so it’s always mutual. And back to your main theme, we are once again very sorry about the loss of your dog Kari. We are sure that Kari, your little miracle, deeply loved and cherished you and your family too!

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  11. i am sorry to hear this. I relate completely, she writes, with a dog on her lap. Dogs love us in a way no one else does….despite our foibles and lack of patience. May your doggie memories soothe your broken heart this day and every day. 🤎🩵

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  14. I’m so sorry for your loss. We lost our Linus this spring, but this time of year always reminds me of him. May they play together in the stars.

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  19. I had wondered what happened to you. Didn’t see you on here for several days. So sorry to hear about Kari, the pain must be awful. I dread the day when something happens to my Chachi, I don’t know what I would do. They say time heals all things but not right now I know. Take care and my heartfelt condolences.

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  28. Losing a family member is so hard. You feel where their presence is supposed to be. Several times a day, for a long time. The lack of certain sounds. A change in the feel of your home. You recognize the routine of your life has changed.

    It’s so hard. But you’ve got the memories. She lived those wonderful times with you. ❤️

    When my dog passed, I wrote down all the funny and sweet memories as soon as I could manage. I cried the whole time. But much like your post, it’s so therapeutic to celebrate the life that impacted you and not hide away from memories that might bring tears now that they’re gone. I told everyone I came in contact with, in the first couple of days, “Sorry if I’m a little weird, my dog passed recently. Something about that made the pain fade faster.

    Still miss the guy but soon after talking about it over and over again, I could discuss memories about him with gentle tears as I reminisced. Pain can silence us sometimes. But it got easier. The tears that are left don’t hurt, they’re less intense, and they don’t stop the echo of his story.

    Thank you for sharing her story. I’m so sorry for your loss😞

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  29. She looks so beautiful and sweet. I know she brought a lot of joy to your lives, and I’m sure she was happy from the way her eyes look in the picture as though she’s smiling. Sending you hugs and condolences to you and your family.💔🤗

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  31. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious pup. I agree with your post 100%. There are days I wonder how I’d get bye without my dog and I think you made that love they give come to life. I hope you find solace in the days ahead and joy in the memories of your treasured friend.

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  32. What a moving tribute to Kari. 🐾 This is such a poignant reminder of how our relationships with animals awaken something extra-human in us — a quiet dignity and grace in giving and receiving love without conditions, a kind of soul-wealth that asks only for presence and openness. They give freely, forgive easily, live fully. That love doesn’t end; it simply finds new ways to stay with us. 🐾 I’m so sorry for your loss.

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  34. What a beautiful little dog Kari was. I love what you wrote about her. She will truly live on in your hearts. I am convinced that the God of the Universe would never keep us from our beloved pets. We WILL SEE THEM AGAIN in heaven. Wont that be an amazing time indeed. Your friend, Heidi

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  40. I’m so sorry for your loss. Every time I had to say goodbye to a dog it was more painful. Yes they are more than just animals, my dog is my love, my heart and she and I are here for each other. I feel your pain. One day at a time- I can tell yours was well
    Loved by your family and a blessing. Sorry again for your loss

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  42. Please accept my condolences for the loss of Kari. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I know something about what you are experiencing. I still can’t read Kipling’s “The Power of the Dog” without getting misty.

    Here are a few of my thoughts.

    30 Years with Dogs – MurrayWorks https://share.google/zbcTHDptDnTipm0eg

    I appreciate your writing. It’s good to have sincerity and positivity in this troubled world.

    Mark Murray 765-621-2582 MurrayWorks https://murrayworks.net/

    “But since in fact we see that avarice, anger, envy, pride, sloth, lust and stupidity commonly profit far beyond humility, chastity, fortitude, justice and thought, and have to choose, to be human at all…why then perhaps we must stand fast a little – even at the risk of being heroes.” – Thomas More (John Bolt, “A Man for All Seasons.”)

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    1. Thank you so much 🤍🙏
      Your words mean a lot. Love your two little dogs deeply, every single day — they truly are special. And the love they give is one of the most precious gifts we can ever receive.
      GK

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  45. I’m so sorry for your loss, Georgi. Losing a dog is one of the deepest heartbreaks we ever face, because their love is truly unconditional. A dog stands by you no matter your mood, curls up beside you no matter how the day went, and still thinks you’re the greatest person in the world even when life knocks you down. That’s the gift they give us—loyalty without judgment, love without conditions, and joy without limits.

    I’m sorry it took me a while to respond; your sweet Kari deserved a thoughtful message. In time, when the grief softens, another dog out there will be blessed to receive the kind of love your family gives so freely. And Kari will have paved the way—her love becoming the example that saves another.

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    1. Thank you so much for your beautiful and compassionate words
      Everything you said is true — the love of a dog is like nothing else in this world. It’s steady, forgiving, and pure in a way that humbles you. Kari gave us all of that and more, and though the pain is still fresh, I hold onto the thought that her love will keep guiding us forward.

      Your message truly touched me. And yes — maybe one day, when the time feels right, another little soul will find their way to us, carrying a spark of that same love.
      GK

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  47. What a beautiful, pure post.

    My son has asked me a few times; “How long will Krypto (our labrador) live?”

    We have had several discussions. Talking about dogs I once had.

    I hope that one day, when time is long past, that he may write something as honourable as you have.

    RIP little paw.

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    1. Thank you so much 🤍
      Your words mean a lot to me. Those conversations with your son are so tender — they hold both love and the quiet understanding that time is precious. Krypto is lucky to be growing up in a home where he’s loved so deeply, and I’m sure your son will carry that love forever.

      RIP little paw — those three words say everything.
      GK

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