Sometimes life brings unexpected hardships that catch you off guard, and that’s exactly what happened to Luna’s previous owner. By the time she was brought to see a veterinarian, Luna’s skin was calloused and itchy. She was immensely uncomfortable and was unable to stop scratching and shaking her head for temporary relief.
Faced with mounting vet bills and personal challenges that made providing proper care for Luna impossible, Luna’s owner’s voice shook as she asked the veterinarian about euthanasia. The caring veterinarian knew that Luna had a lot of life left to live and compassionately connected her to our team at the Atlanta Humane Society for help.
We immediately scheduled an appointment for this beautiful German Shepherd mix to come to the Atlanta Humane Society. Here she’ll be safe and loved as our Shelter Medicine Team works to bring her back to good health.
We quickly learned that Luna is extremely smart. She knows multiple commands, is eager to please, and we can’t wait to see her personality shine once she feels better.
In addition to her severe skin infection, diagnostics revealed that Luna also has other underlying medical conditions. It is also possible that these issues are contributing to her skin issues. We placed Luna in a loving foster home where she will get the care and comfort she needs. There, she’ll receive soothing medicated baths, topical treatments, and prescription medication to correct her thyroid issues.
Luna’s skin infection is so severe that her skin resembles the thick, hairless skin on an elephant. But thanks to your support, she’s receiving the top quality medical care she needs and the second chance she deserves.
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