07/16/2026
With hurting hearts, but so much gratitude for the best dog I’ve ever known, we had to say goodbye to our sweet girl, Kaiya, yesterday.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve said she was simply the best. Waking up today without her made it all feel real. Our home feels so quiet. My heart hurts for the loss, for the heartbreak my kids are experiencing, and for how suddenly it all happened.
I’m grateful we were blessed with 10 incredible years with her. I’m also grateful I took so many pictures over the years because I couldn’t choose just one. So this post is all about her. Beautiful inside and out, she gave us countless memories that I’ll hold onto forever. She was the first girl in our home, and when the kids came along, she so sweetly stepped aside as our snuggle buddy so they could become theirs.
I’m going to miss our family walks to the park, watching the kids treat you like the most patient pony there ever was, your instinct to protect us, and the companionship you gave our family every single day. You truly were the best.
We love and miss you more than words can say, baby KaiKai. ❤️🩹 You’ll forever be my sweet puppy girl.