Wandering down a suburban Iowa street, a sweet brown and white dog tried to muster the energy to take another step. With no one to care for her, the pup had grown skinny and weak. She eventually collapsed under a bush, too tired to go any further.
“When she called her dad… and told him about the emaciated dog that had wandered into their yard, this family sprang into action to help this poor pup,” It Takes A Village wrote in a Facebook post.
Shelter staff decided that Marshall, who first saw the pup, should name her.
“Marshall thought Luna was a good name for this sweet little girl, so Luna is what we’re calling her,” It Takes A Village wrote in a post at the time.
After being discharged from the hospital, Luna moved between several foster homes as rescuers coordinated the best options for her needs. Luna eventually settled in with an experienced foster team, who helped her learn how to be a good girl.
When Luna met her forever family, the connection was clear. Safe with those who love her most, Luna can finally relax and the rescuers are so grateful for that.
“Thank you, Lori, for seeing this girl for who she really is,” the rescue wrote.