
KINKO is our WHY
He was a rescue Pomeranian who rescued Charlie

Charlie took the new pup with her everywhere and together they became one for 7 years. One
would always see him riding with her on her motorcycle. He was the animal Love of her Life,
above all the others she had owned. The Kinko she knew was the most loving individual anyone
met, his smile alone would make your heart melt.
The day came that she had to say goodbye and let him go, the hardest decision she’d ever made.
Eventually she came to know that he would always hold a place in her heart, but that was not an
easy journey for her. He will always be with those that loved him so.
A few months later Charlie was in her shop and finally had an idea for Kinko’s memorial. She
put a lock of Kinko’s fur inside a half piece of a pen she had turned, sealed it, engraved his
name on it and carried it on her key ring. It was this small pocket pet memorial that held his
essence and gave the feeling that he had never left. It was what got her through her loss and
grief journey. Carrying him like she did on her key ring by her side all of the time became the
most healing element throughout her entire grieving process. Even today you will see she still
carries it with her. To Kinko’s memory, she has dedicated the company Whispering Paws to.
It was then that she made it her mission to help others who have experienced the loss of their
fur baby, feeling as lost as she was when Kinko left. She wanted to guide them through the
many emotions that would make up their grief journey, As she did not know where to go or
what she might do, she wanted to walk with them in whatever way she could. She wanted to do
something for them, where there was a huge need in the animal services industry. As a retired
teacher, she also knew that she had to focus a portion of the business towards children. Children
who also experienced the loss, but would show their emotions in different ways.
Whispering Paws has been dedicated to Kinko.

TOUCHED SOULS
Snuggles that warmed my veins
and made my heart sour
You stole my heart forever
To Others your love radiated
My Soul Mate
I trusted you completely, never a leash needed
Knowing you’d always walk by my side
We received recognition and certificates
From classes we sat through, you and me
The wind rushed by us as we rode
together on my two-wheeler
Sporting those cool doggles,
I held you close against my chest
Oh, what a sight we must have been
You and me on my bike
This made me smile with a warm heart
That you shared so much of yourself
That infectious radiant smile of yours
making all other smile as well
You were my soul mate
The love of my life
Kinko always you’ll be by side
My 4-legged furry friend
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Just a piece of a broken pen
That holds your essence
Whispering Paws is you
Your essence, your creation
Kinko always be by my side
CHORUS
Love and Loss
Grief and Healing
Family and friendship
Honoring unconditionally
Yes, our pets are family
In most ways
more so than those of the 2-legged breed
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