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Karina Bautista mourns the loss of her fur baby Billy: ‘Meet me at the rainbow bridge, anak ko’

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Alyana De Guzman

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<p>Karina Bautista is grieving the loss of her beloved French bulldog Billy, whom she lovingly described as not just a pet, but her “anak.” </p><p>The former Pinoy Big Brother Otso housemate and half-Japanese actress shared the news with her followers through Instagram on May 29, posting moments from Billy’s memorial service and their emotional final goodbye. In the photos, Karina is seen hugging and kissing Billy, capturing the depth of a bond that many pet owners know all too well. </p><p>Alongside her memorial post, Karina penned an emotional tribute that reflected both her gratitude and grief. </p><p>“Meet me at the rainbow bridge, anak ko 🌈🐾,” she began. </p><p>Karina said she was lucky to have Billy, adding that she is thankful for all the pure and unconditional love he has given. </p><p>“Gone too soon, but I am so lucky to have met you in this lifetime. Thank you for taking care of Mama. Thank you for loving me with a kind of love that was so pure, so simple, and so unconditional. You gave me so much joy, so much comfort, and so many reasons to smile, and my heart breaks knowing you’re gone.” </p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DY6PemZmVls/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=768&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A3012660.900000006%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="865" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>The actress admitted that Billy’s passing came unexpectedly, making the loss even more painful. Despite the heartbreak, the fur mom expressed hope that Billy had found peace beyond his struggles. </p><p>“It all happened so suddenly. I wasn’t ready. I don’t think I ever could have been.” </p><p>“I pray that you’re happy now, free from all the sickness and pain. I hope you’re eating all your favorite food, running as much as you want, playing fetch every day, and making new friends wherever you are,” she continued.  </p><p>Remembering Billy’s gentle spirit and loyalty, she shared how proud she was of the dog who had remained close to her through difficult moments.</p><p>“You did your best, anak. I’m so proud of you. You were always such a good boy, right until the very end. Even in your hardest moments, you were still thinking of Mama. I will miss your little footsteps, your snoring, your stubbornness, your excitement over food, your cuddles, your presence. I will miss everything about you. Mama loves you always. Mama will miss you for the rest of her life.” </p><p>Ending her message with a prayer, Karina entrusted Billy to God while holding on to hope of meeting him again someday. </p><p>“God, ikaw na po bahala kay Billy. Please hold him close for me until we meet again. 🤍” </p><p>Karina’s post quickly drew messages of comfort and support from friends, followers, and fellow personalities who sympathized with her loss. </p><p>“A love like that never really leaves. So sorry for your loss, Kare 🤍,” wrote entrepreneur Jim Reynold Zamora. </p><p>“Omg. Condolence 🥹 Run free Billy,” added content creator Christian Antolin. </p><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@kare.bautista/video/7494263688111672592" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7494263688111672592" id="v67837992158021460" style="max-width:605px;min-width:325px"><iframe name="__tt_embed__v67837992158021460" sandbox="allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-scripts allow-top-navigation allow-same-origin" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed/v2/7494263688111672592?lang=en-US&amp;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2026-05-29T08%3A34%3A46.224982%3A552b9e8d-59c0-4ef2-a3ed-880021030c05%26action%3Dedit" style="width:100%;height:758px;display:block;visibility:unset"></iframe></blockquote><script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><p>Billy was one of Karina’s cherished fur babies, alongside her adopted asong pinoy, Stella. Over the years, the actress frequently gave followers a glimpse into her life with her fur babies, often sharing their playful and affectionate moments on social media. </p><p>For longtime followers of Karina, Billy had become a familiar and beloved presence on her social media pages. Through Instagram and TikTok, the actress often shared Billy’s tricks, playful antics, and sweet moments that highlighted their close relationship.</p>

<p>Karina Bautista is grieving the loss of her beloved French bulldog Billy, whom she lovingly described as not just a pet, but her 'anak.' </p>

Karina Bautista is grieving the loss of her beloved French bulldog Billy, whom she lovingly described as not just a pet, but her 'anak.'