A Leg Up for Luna

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You may recall the story of Sweet Luna, the resilient Great Pyrenees.

Luna’s gentle demeanor and innate ability to understand the needs of other animals set the stage for her destined role as a livestock guardian dog or a cherished companion on a local farm. However, fate had placed an obstacle in her path – a hindrance in the form of cruciate ligament damage in both of her back legs. Undeterred, Luna faced this challenge with the same grace that endeared her to those who knew her story.

Plans were set into motion. The first step, a surgery to repair the left rear leg, took place in January. Luna, with courage in her eyes and hope in her heart, underwent the procedure, marking the beginning of her journey towards a life of bliss on a farm.

The surgery, a success, has brought relief and progress to Luna’s recovery. With each passing day, her strength and mobility increase, setting the stage for the next phase of her transformative tale. Late last year, we held a Legs for Luna fundraiser to help cover the costs associated with her surgeries. We, along with Luna, are so grateful to those who contributed.

Luna’s second surgery, scheduled for four to five months after the first, will complete the journey towards her full recovery. The timeline ensures that Luna can regain her strength gradually, allowing her to embrace the life she was born to lead – a life filled with purpose, joy, and the freedom to roam the farm she’ll soon call home.

When Luna came into our care she had recently given birth, suggesting the possibility that she was once a breeding dog. Despite the challenges she faced, Luna has proven that she deserves more than the hardships of her past. She has earned the right to bask in the warmth of a loving community and the open fields of a farm, embracing the role that echoes through her Great Pyrenees lineage.

As Luna’s recovery unfolds, so does the collective hope and anticipation of a brighter future. Sweet Luna, with her indomitable spirit, is not just mending her legs but mending hearts, teaching us all that no obstacle is too great when faced with determination, love, and a supportive community by your side. The next chapter in Luna’s story promises not just healing, but the triumphant beginning of a life filled with the happiness she so richly deserves.