Carly Mae

2012 - 2025

Carly Mae Margarita Barklos

Selfishly, I thought you would live forever. My sidekick since day 1, when I plucked you out of a cardboard box at the OKC animal shelter when I was just 17 years old. I was living in the dorms, and had no business getting a puppy but you were the cutest thing I’d ever seen and since that moment we were inseparable.

From hundreds of drives from Edmond to Topeka and back, curled up in my lap, to sitting silently under my desk at work in your favorite bag for all those years, you were my best friend. I literally took you everywhere with me.

There’s nothing you loved more than a sliver of warm sunlight, curling up in a warm blanket, and just being a part of everything going on, especially if there were snacks involved.

Let’s not forget some of your finer moments, like the numerous number of blinds you shredded looking for me out of the window of our apartment. Or the countless kennels you somehow managed to escape. Your separation anxiety was off the charts. We experienced so much together. You supported me through some of my hardest days, breakups, life changes, and also some of the happiest times. Admittedly, having kids changed things a little bit, and I’ll always feel guilty about that. You handled the girls better than I could have asked, they adore you and our house will feel so empty. Klaus won’t be sure how to be an only dog, and he’ll miss his cuddle buddy. You will forever be my best friend, Carlos.

I hope that heaven has endless table scraps and grass to roll around in. I hope there are no pill pockets or kennels, and no one yelling at you to come inside.

I know without a doubt that my dad was waiting for his nap buddy with open arms. It seems like it might have happened for a reason that Carly is going to heaven 1 day after he did 💔