I want to tell you about a very special friend. In 1998 I went to Florida to visit my sister. She took me to the toys for tots in the Sears parking lot. Someone was giving away puppies in a box. Now, you have to understand I had a Sharpie (Max) at home who was 12 years old. My husband was at home with him. We never brought an animal home unless we both agreed. Well, this little puppy was jumping up out of the box and I picked her up and instantly fell in love. However, I knew that I could not bring a dog home or my husband would literally throw me out of the house. So, I put her back in the box with the 7 other puppies. Approximately 30 minutes later I went back to the box and I could not remember which dog I had just put down. When I stated out loud that I could not find her, she jumped up again and I picked her up and brought her home. She was the light of my life. Comet is a bloodhound/chow mix. Approx 1 month after I took her home Max lost his hearing and was blind. I had a fenced in back yard and when I let both dogs out Comet would come back to the door without Max. I would ask Comet where Max was and Comet would go and bring Max back. Comet became Max's eyes and ears. Comet was only 8 weeks old. Several months later I had to put Max down. I snuck Max out of the back yard so comet would not see us leave. When I returned with Max's collar and walked into the house, Comet took one look at me and then starting howling. I never understood how Comet knew what had happened. Comet has been with me every day for the last 10 years. She is my best friend. She hs been with me through my divorce and death of both of my parents. She is a very lovable and loyal friend. I met my new husband 5 years ago. He has fallen head over heals in love with Comet. Comet has never bit anyone and has been a wonderful dog. She has not been feeling well. She had lost her appetite, has difficulty breathing, running a fever and having a hard time walking. This was not gradual. It happened very quickly. We took her into the vet's office and they diagnosed her with a large mass on her heart. Her lungs are filled with fluid. The vet gave us medication and sent us home knowing we would be returning shortly when she went into distress. The vet also told us her heart could just stop. I do not want to loose her, but I know it will be happening any time now. I am trying to be prepared for the worse. I watch her like a hawk when I am home, and I do not want her to be alone at all. My greatest fear is that she will die alone. I was the first person she saw that loved her so much, and I want to be there when she leaves. I know I am not going to handle it very well. I will be totally lost with her. I want everyone to know how wonderful a friend she is and has been. I will have a big hole in my heart when she leaves this world.
Comet this is for you baby!!!!