03/08/2024
It’s been over a month and a half, since this sweet soul left us. Max. Max Hono as he was known at the shop. This loss was extremely hard, as I have known and groomed Max all of his life, every 3 weeks. For over a decade. Max came to see me on Jan 6 for his groom.. he ran in like he always did, greeted me, then had to look for Nicole to say a quick “hi”
It was a normal groom, always checked him out head to paws… he didn’t even have one fatty tumor on him, was in great shape… loved his routine and treats with us. Always knew when his momma, dad, or grandpa was there to pick him up, before I did.
He was so “in tuned “ He left that day like he always did… ran to his daddy so proud, turned for a biscuit.. stopped at the door, turned to me as to say “bye” in his own way.
Little did I know, that was to be max’s last groom with me. I got a frantic call from his mom Thursday (5days) after his groom, saying they had to rush Max to the vet, that he had large amounts of blood in his urine… an xray indicated a huge tumor the size of a football pressing on his organs. John and Brandy had to make a sudden, traumatic decision to do what was best for Max. He wasn’t to come home… they did the kindest thing for him. I was devastated. What did I miss on Saturday while I was grooming him? I knew every inch of that dog. I couldn’t believe it. I cried. I still have not removed his name from my schedule… as he was always booked out at least 6 months ahead. To say he was a very special boy, is an understatement. We get so close and attached to our fur family, plus I knew Max’s dad ever since he was born… so much history with our clients as well. John and I, at the end, would touch base on where our parents were in their life, my dad and his mom were in the same facility ❤️ I am so grateful for all of my fur families… so glad Brandy called me that night, and that we could cry together. Miss him so much💔🐾
