Romana Mayr
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Romana Mayr
@romanamayr.bsky.social
· Oct 1
It’s #Inktober time again. This August, my dog passed away, and I decided to pay homage to her. She reached the proud age of 16 years and was a loyal companion for almost all of my adult life. This first picture shows puppy Kira a day or two after she arrived at our home.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Inktober #34 (Bonus Pic #3) – Door
When Kira lost her hearing, she followed me everywhere, often lying by my side or "blocking" doors to sense if someone moved around.
I imagine her walking through that door on her own when she died. We miss her. 🖤
#Inktober #Inktober2025
When Kira lost her hearing, she followed me everywhere, often lying by my side or "blocking" doors to sense if someone moved around.
I imagine her walking through that door on her own when she died. We miss her. 🖤
#Inktober #Inktober2025
November 3, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Inktober #34 (Bonus Pic #3) – Door
When Kira lost her hearing, she followed me everywhere, often lying by my side or "blocking" doors to sense if someone moved around.
I imagine her walking through that door on her own when she died. We miss her. 🖤
#Inktober #Inktober2025
When Kira lost her hearing, she followed me everywhere, often lying by my side or "blocking" doors to sense if someone moved around.
I imagine her walking through that door on her own when she died. We miss her. 🖤
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Inktober #33 (Bonus Pic #2) – Resting Day
When Kira turned 16, it was clear to me that this was our last chance for a big trip together. So we went on a 3 week cycling trip through the eastern parts of Austria. Even though we didn’t know it then, it was a beautiful goodbye.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
When Kira turned 16, it was clear to me that this was our last chance for a big trip together. So we went on a 3 week cycling trip through the eastern parts of Austria. Even though we didn’t know it then, it was a beautiful goodbye.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
November 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Inktober #33 (Bonus Pic #2) – Resting Day
When Kira turned 16, it was clear to me that this was our last chance for a big trip together. So we went on a 3 week cycling trip through the eastern parts of Austria. Even though we didn’t know it then, it was a beautiful goodbye.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
When Kira turned 16, it was clear to me that this was our last chance for a big trip together. So we went on a 3 week cycling trip through the eastern parts of Austria. Even though we didn’t know it then, it was a beautiful goodbye.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Inktober #32 (Bonus Pic #1) – Window
A year before Kira died, we moved again. The new flat had an almost floor-to-ceiling window with a small ledge and a glass railing - it was the perfect dog balcony. She loved lying in the sun, watching the street below.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
A year before Kira died, we moved again. The new flat had an almost floor-to-ceiling window with a small ledge and a glass railing - it was the perfect dog balcony. She loved lying in the sun, watching the street below.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
November 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Inktober #32 (Bonus Pic #1) – Window
A year before Kira died, we moved again. The new flat had an almost floor-to-ceiling window with a small ledge and a glass railing - it was the perfect dog balcony. She loved lying in the sun, watching the street below.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
A year before Kira died, we moved again. The new flat had an almost floor-to-ceiling window with a small ledge and a glass railing - it was the perfect dog balcony. She loved lying in the sun, watching the street below.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Inktober #31 – Hiking Buddies
Kira wasn’t as fast anymore. She needed help getting over obstacles, gravel hurt her paws, and downhill parts were hard on her joints. But you could still see the joy she took in being out and about. So we kept going - just a little slower…
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Kira wasn’t as fast anymore. She needed help getting over obstacles, gravel hurt her paws, and downhill parts were hard on her joints. But you could still see the joy she took in being out and about. So we kept going - just a little slower…
#Inktober #Inktober2025
October 31, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Inktober #31 – Hiking Buddies
Kira wasn’t as fast anymore. She needed help getting over obstacles, gravel hurt her paws, and downhill parts were hard on her joints. But you could still see the joy she took in being out and about. So we kept going - just a little slower…
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Kira wasn’t as fast anymore. She needed help getting over obstacles, gravel hurt her paws, and downhill parts were hard on her joints. But you could still see the joy she took in being out and about. So we kept going - just a little slower…
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Inktober #30 - Something happening?
During the year Kira lost most of her hearing. This was the first new year we enjoyed without panicking..
#Inktober #Inktober2025
During the year Kira lost most of her hearing. This was the first new year we enjoyed without panicking..
#Inktober #Inktober2025
October 30, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Inktober #30 - Something happening?
During the year Kira lost most of her hearing. This was the first new year we enjoyed without panicking..
#Inktober #Inktober2025
During the year Kira lost most of her hearing. This was the first new year we enjoyed without panicking..
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Inktober #29 – Fluffy Dumpling
Most of the time, I didn’t call my dog by her name. Instead, I called her "Puppy" (a nickname from our first long hiking trek), "Dumpling" (because she looked like one when rolled up), "Mouse" (those ears!), or "Fluffy"…
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Most of the time, I didn’t call my dog by her name. Instead, I called her "Puppy" (a nickname from our first long hiking trek), "Dumpling" (because she looked like one when rolled up), "Mouse" (those ears!), or "Fluffy"…
#Inktober #Inktober2025
October 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Inktober #29 – Fluffy Dumpling
Most of the time, I didn’t call my dog by her name. Instead, I called her "Puppy" (a nickname from our first long hiking trek), "Dumpling" (because she looked like one when rolled up), "Mouse" (those ears!), or "Fluffy"…
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Most of the time, I didn’t call my dog by her name. Instead, I called her "Puppy" (a nickname from our first long hiking trek), "Dumpling" (because she looked like one when rolled up), "Mouse" (those ears!), or "Fluffy"…
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Inktober #28 – The Old Dog and the Sea
In 2023, we planned our last hiking trip with Kira. But because she started developing arthritis and limping that year, we took our bicycles instead and cycled along the coast of Northumberland and Scotland. It was so beautiful there!
#Inktober #Inktober2025
In 2023, we planned our last hiking trip with Kira. But because she started developing arthritis and limping that year, we took our bicycles instead and cycled along the coast of Northumberland and Scotland. It was so beautiful there!
#Inktober #Inktober2025
October 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Inktober #28 – The Old Dog and the Sea
In 2023, we planned our last hiking trip with Kira. But because she started developing arthritis and limping that year, we took our bicycles instead and cycled along the coast of Northumberland and Scotland. It was so beautiful there!
#Inktober #Inktober2025
In 2023, we planned our last hiking trip with Kira. But because she started developing arthritis and limping that year, we took our bicycles instead and cycled along the coast of Northumberland and Scotland. It was so beautiful there!
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Inktober #27 – Old Dog’s Delight
The best thing in the world: lying on the balcony, letting the sun warm your aging bones.
This is the image I think of most when I picture Kira growing old.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
The best thing in the world: lying on the balcony, letting the sun warm your aging bones.
This is the image I think of most when I picture Kira growing old.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
October 27, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Inktober #27 – Old Dog’s Delight
The best thing in the world: lying on the balcony, letting the sun warm your aging bones.
This is the image I think of most when I picture Kira growing old.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
The best thing in the world: lying on the balcony, letting the sun warm your aging bones.
This is the image I think of most when I picture Kira growing old.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
October 26, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Inktober #25 – Dogpacking
In 2021, we got new bicycles to do some bikepacking—with Kira, of course! She loved coming along and exploring after being ferried around in her dog trailer like a queen in her carriage.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
In 2021, we got new bicycles to do some bikepacking—with Kira, of course! She loved coming along and exploring after being ferried around in her dog trailer like a queen in her carriage.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
October 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Inktober #25 – Dogpacking
In 2021, we got new bicycles to do some bikepacking—with Kira, of course! She loved coming along and exploring after being ferried around in her dog trailer like a queen in her carriage.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
In 2021, we got new bicycles to do some bikepacking—with Kira, of course! She loved coming along and exploring after being ferried around in her dog trailer like a queen in her carriage.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
October 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Inktober #23 – Where’s My Hat?
My partner loved putting things on the dog while it slept. He’d watch for any reaction, but the dog would just be like: "Whatever, if it makes you happy. I’m sleeping anyway…" 😴
#Inktober #Inktober2025
My partner loved putting things on the dog while it slept. He’d watch for any reaction, but the dog would just be like: "Whatever, if it makes you happy. I’m sleeping anyway…" 😴
#Inktober #Inktober2025
October 23, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Inktober #23 – Where’s My Hat?
My partner loved putting things on the dog while it slept. He’d watch for any reaction, but the dog would just be like: "Whatever, if it makes you happy. I’m sleeping anyway…" 😴
#Inktober #Inktober2025
My partner loved putting things on the dog while it slept. He’d watch for any reaction, but the dog would just be like: "Whatever, if it makes you happy. I’m sleeping anyway…" 😴
#Inktober #Inktober2025
October 23, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Inktober #21 – Cat or Dog?
Funny story about the reference photo for this drawing: I entered it into a photo competition, and some selected photos, including this one, were displayed publicly. The woman who hung them told me, "What a nice photo of your cat." 😄
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Funny story about the reference photo for this drawing: I entered it into a photo competition, and some selected photos, including this one, were displayed publicly. The woman who hung them told me, "What a nice photo of your cat." 😄
#Inktober #Inktober2025
October 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Inktober #21 – Cat or Dog?
Funny story about the reference photo for this drawing: I entered it into a photo competition, and some selected photos, including this one, were displayed publicly. The woman who hung them told me, "What a nice photo of your cat." 😄
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Funny story about the reference photo for this drawing: I entered it into a photo competition, and some selected photos, including this one, were displayed publicly. The woman who hung them told me, "What a nice photo of your cat." 😄
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Inktober #20 – In the Woods
The misty woods and fox calls in the distance made this scene feel almost magical.
On our hike through the Ligurian Alps, we had a whole week of mist and drizzling rain—with some downpours in between. Not exactly how you imagine Italy!
#Inktober #Inktober2025
The misty woods and fox calls in the distance made this scene feel almost magical.
On our hike through the Ligurian Alps, we had a whole week of mist and drizzling rain—with some downpours in between. Not exactly how you imagine Italy!
#Inktober #Inktober2025
October 20, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Inktober #20 – In the Woods
The misty woods and fox calls in the distance made this scene feel almost magical.
On our hike through the Ligurian Alps, we had a whole week of mist and drizzling rain—with some downpours in between. Not exactly how you imagine Italy!
#Inktober #Inktober2025
The misty woods and fox calls in the distance made this scene feel almost magical.
On our hike through the Ligurian Alps, we had a whole week of mist and drizzling rain—with some downpours in between. Not exactly how you imagine Italy!
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Inktober #19 – Frau Hitt
This little rock needle is well-known in Tyrol. It’s part of a saga about the giant empress "Frau Hitt," who was turned to stone by God as punishment. Now, for all to see, it stands in the mountains above Innsbruck.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
This little rock needle is well-known in Tyrol. It’s part of a saga about the giant empress "Frau Hitt," who was turned to stone by God as punishment. Now, for all to see, it stands in the mountains above Innsbruck.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
October 19, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Inktober #19 – Frau Hitt
This little rock needle is well-known in Tyrol. It’s part of a saga about the giant empress "Frau Hitt," who was turned to stone by God as punishment. Now, for all to see, it stands in the mountains above Innsbruck.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
This little rock needle is well-known in Tyrol. It’s part of a saga about the giant empress "Frau Hitt," who was turned to stone by God as punishment. Now, for all to see, it stands in the mountains above Innsbruck.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Inktober #18 – Corner Dog
Looks comfy...
Not sure why, but our dog loved to lie in corners—especially in front of the entrance door. Always made for funny poses 😄
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Looks comfy...
Not sure why, but our dog loved to lie in corners—especially in front of the entrance door. Always made for funny poses 😄
#Inktober #Inktober2025
October 19, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Inktober #18 – Corner Dog
Looks comfy...
Not sure why, but our dog loved to lie in corners—especially in front of the entrance door. Always made for funny poses 😄
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Looks comfy...
Not sure why, but our dog loved to lie in corners—especially in front of the entrance door. Always made for funny poses 😄
#Inktober #Inktober2025
October 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Inktober #16 – Dog on the Roof!
The Nødbu was very small, but cozy.
In 2016, we went on a longer trekking trip—this time in Norway. On our way through Hardangervidda, we slept in this small emergency hut, where we met, of all people, another couple from Innsbruck!
#Inktober #Inktober2025
The Nødbu was very small, but cozy.
In 2016, we went on a longer trekking trip—this time in Norway. On our way through Hardangervidda, we slept in this small emergency hut, where we met, of all people, another couple from Innsbruck!
#Inktober #Inktober2025
October 16, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Inktober #16 – Dog on the Roof!
The Nødbu was very small, but cozy.
In 2016, we went on a longer trekking trip—this time in Norway. On our way through Hardangervidda, we slept in this small emergency hut, where we met, of all people, another couple from Innsbruck!
#Inktober #Inktober2025
The Nødbu was very small, but cozy.
In 2016, we went on a longer trekking trip—this time in Norway. On our way through Hardangervidda, we slept in this small emergency hut, where we met, of all people, another couple from Innsbruck!
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Inktober #15 – Windy
The wind was so strong that even breathing was hard.
I wanted to call it “Windhund,” the German for “wind‑dog,” but that doesn’t work in English - and it leaves me a bit sad.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
The wind was so strong that even breathing was hard.
I wanted to call it “Windhund,” the German for “wind‑dog,” but that doesn’t work in English - and it leaves me a bit sad.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
October 15, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Inktober #15 – Windy
The wind was so strong that even breathing was hard.
I wanted to call it “Windhund,” the German for “wind‑dog,” but that doesn’t work in English - and it leaves me a bit sad.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
The wind was so strong that even breathing was hard.
I wanted to call it “Windhund,” the German for “wind‑dog,” but that doesn’t work in English - and it leaves me a bit sad.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Inktober #14 – You Comin’?
I always envied the light‑footedness and energy of a dog. Kira made the way up through the snow three times, while I was trudging along.
Good thing was - it always gave an excuse to go outside, because “the dog has to.”
#Inktober #Inktober2025
I always envied the light‑footedness and energy of a dog. Kira made the way up through the snow three times, while I was trudging along.
Good thing was - it always gave an excuse to go outside, because “the dog has to.”
#Inktober #Inktober2025
October 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Inktober #14 – You Comin’?
I always envied the light‑footedness and energy of a dog. Kira made the way up through the snow three times, while I was trudging along.
Good thing was - it always gave an excuse to go outside, because “the dog has to.”
#Inktober #Inktober2025
I always envied the light‑footedness and energy of a dog. Kira made the way up through the snow three times, while I was trudging along.
Good thing was - it always gave an excuse to go outside, because “the dog has to.”
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Inktober #13 – Rocky Path
Up there, nothing grows…
This scene is from one of the most beautiful hikes - waterfalls, lakes, a glacier, and stunning views in between.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Up there, nothing grows…
This scene is from one of the most beautiful hikes - waterfalls, lakes, a glacier, and stunning views in between.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
October 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Inktober #13 – Rocky Path
Up there, nothing grows…
This scene is from one of the most beautiful hikes - waterfalls, lakes, a glacier, and stunning views in between.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Up there, nothing grows…
This scene is from one of the most beautiful hikes - waterfalls, lakes, a glacier, and stunning views in between.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
Inktober #12 – Nose in the Wind
I’ve always wondered what a dog can know of its surroundings just by sniffing the breeze.
Kira's favourite thing to do on our roof terrace. The flat we lived in back then was horrible and falling apart, but the terrace was wonderful…
#Inktober #Inktober2025
I’ve always wondered what a dog can know of its surroundings just by sniffing the breeze.
Kira's favourite thing to do on our roof terrace. The flat we lived in back then was horrible and falling apart, but the terrace was wonderful…
#Inktober #Inktober2025
October 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Inktober #12 – Nose in the Wind
I’ve always wondered what a dog can know of its surroundings just by sniffing the breeze.
Kira's favourite thing to do on our roof terrace. The flat we lived in back then was horrible and falling apart, but the terrace was wonderful…
#Inktober #Inktober2025
I’ve always wondered what a dog can know of its surroundings just by sniffing the breeze.
Kira's favourite thing to do on our roof terrace. The flat we lived in back then was horrible and falling apart, but the terrace was wonderful…
#Inktober #Inktober2025
October 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
My Inktober pic #10: Panorama Dog again! Looking down the wintry slopes from Hafelekar above Innsbruck. Alpine choughs soaring overhead.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
#Inktober #Inktober2025
October 11, 2025 at 7:54 AM
My Inktober pic #10: Panorama Dog again! Looking down the wintry slopes from Hafelekar above Innsbruck. Alpine choughs soaring overhead.
#Inktober #Inktober2025
#Inktober #Inktober2025