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MA💔 After 20 years, all I have left is her paw print… and a lifetime of childhood memories. 🌈
It’s been two weeks since I had to say goodbye to Kiki.
On Friday, I finally found the strength to go back and pick up her paw print. I couldn’t bring myself to walk into the vet — the place where I last held her, where she finally let go — so a kind tech brought everything out to my car.
Her bed.
Her blanket.
Her paw print.
Everything but her.
The drive home was quiet. And with every mile closer, it felt more real. Every street reminded me she was really gone.
When I opened the door, Annie — my 140-pound Great Dane — came running. Sniffing everything. Hopping like a little bunny. She thought her sister was home.
My heart shattered.
I carried Kiki’s bed inside and felt the weight of it immediately. As I slowly set it down, Annie realized.
Kiki wasn’t coming back.
Her ears dropped. Her tail stopped wagging. She walked to her bed and just stared. The sadness in her eyes was something I’ll never forget.
I laid Kiki’s bed and blanket beside Annie for the rest of the day. Even though Kiki isn’t physically here, a piece of her always will be. Annie curled up next to the bed and her paw print and didn’t move for hours.
Despite being so big, Annie was always gentle with her best friend. Always protective. They loved each other completely.
Now the silence in our house is so loud.
We miss our sweet Kiki every single day.
I think this is how dogs grieve.
How they find closure and comfort.
And even though their best friends aren’t physically with them anymore, they learn their love never leaves.
Kiki wasn’t just a cat.
She was family. 🐾🤍
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