Bella Luna's Christmas Present
Channel: LelandERay
Date: 2018-12-25

I found Luna, (Bella Luna) on the side of a busy highway when she was about two months old.  It was June 10, 2010, and I broke several traffic and safety laws to turn around and get her out of the road.  I discovered later that her mother had been hit by a car. but all that mattered in that moment was to save her.  Another driver had seen her and had gotten her out of traffic, and he had found water for her.  

I ended up taking her to the nearest vet, who gave her shots and de-wormed her.  She went home with me and got about a hundred fleas washed off, and I swore I'd just find her a good home.

Nearly nine years later and I'm no longer looking for her home, since on that first night she found one.  She and Hannibal have been besties since day one; as a big brother figure he is the one who taught her how to dog.  I never had to housebreak her, and I can only assume he taught her that, though after almost twelve years it's a skill he himself hasn't picked up.

Anyway, Merry Christmas all.  I'm having surgery first thing tomorrow morning, and for a couple of months the cast on my arm will keep me from typing dissertations with videos.

Go to your local shelter and adopt a best friend.  If you can't do that, donate a few bucks, or just as importantly, donate your time.  For every animal you save, you are doing great work.  Saving Luna was one of the best things I ever did.  It's nice to feel good about yourself.