December 28th 2024.
It was a week before Christmas and Athena, a four-year-old German shepherd and husky mix, had been missing from her home in Green Cove Springs, Florida. Her owner, Brooke Comer, was worried sick and had been searching tirelessly for her beloved dog with the help of the community and neighboring towns.
It all started on December 15, when Comer's family left for church and received a message from their neighbor with a picture of Athena outside the house. Comer was in a state of panic as they rushed back home to find Athena's collar in her crate and no visible signs of how she could have escaped. It was a mystery that remained unsolved.
The following week was an emotional rollercoaster for Comer as she received countless calls and messages from concerned neighbors and community members who had spotted Athena. They would send footage and photos in hopes of helping with the search. It seemed that Athena had gone on a 32km roundtrip during her time away from home.
Comer and her family would drop everything and rush to the location of each sighting, but unfortunately, they were always one step behind. As Comer put it, Athena was the "hide-and-seek all-time grand champion". The constant sightings kept their hopes up, but each time they were met with disappointment as they were unable to find her.
The whole ordeal was terrifying for Comer, as she worried about where her skittish dog could have gone or what she could have encountered. But then, at 2:30 am on Christmas Eve, something incredible happened. Comer received a notification from her doorbell camera and her other dog started barking. In a daze, she checked her phone and saw Athena on the video, jumping at the door and ringing the doorbell.
Without hesitation, Comer opened the door and Athena bolted inside, immediately going to lick her son's face who was half-asleep on the couch. After the happy reunion, Athena grabbed her ball to play and then went to her cage to sleep. It was a moment of pure joy and relief for Comer and her family.
She couldn't thank her neighbors and the community enough for their support and help in finding Athena. The next step was to get her a full exam, flea and tick treatments, and a microchip to ensure she would never get lost again.
Comer's story is a reminder of the power of community and the unconditional love of a pet. She hopes that her experience will give hope to others who may be going through a similar situation. As for Athena, she is back home where she belongs, safe and sound with her loving family.
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