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Karma

Karma was Donald and Helen’s dog, remembered by Donald as the nearest thing they had to a child.

Story so far

During Donald’s absences, Helen said Karma missed him. The female dog grew noticeably while he was away and nuzzled Helen when she sensed something was wrong during one of their conversations. At four years old, she was still part of Helen’s everyday life, including a phone call during which Helen tried to persuade her to relieve herself.

Donald now remembers Karma as the nearest thing he and Helen had to a child.

Appearance

Karma is a female dog who had grown noticeably during Donald’s weeks away; she was four years old when Helen spoke about her during a phone call.

Role

She was Donald and Helen’s companion and occupies the place of a much-loved child in Donald’s recollection.

Relationships

Helen — Karma lived with Helen and nuzzled her when she sensed something was wrong.
Sources — 6 recorded facts, by chapter
Chapter 93
  • Helen says Donald’s dog misses him while he is away.
Chapter 103
  • Karma is a female dog who has grown noticeably during Donald’s weeks away.
  • Karma senses that something is wrong and nuzzles Helen during the conversation.
Chapter 105
  • Karma is four years old.
  • Helen is trying to persuade Karma to relieve herself during her phone call with Donald.
Chapter 124
  • Karma was Donald and Helen’s dog, whom Donald remembers as the nearest thing they had to a child.
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