I SAVED LIVES FOR A LIVING—BUT I COULDN’T STOP THEM FROM TAKING MY DOG

The fundraiser was bustling when a family approached Marla, their son instantly drawn to Luna’s gentle eyes. Despite initial hesitation about her pit bull mix, they saw her play lovingly with their boy, melting their doubts. Marla turned to me, asking if I could let Luna go. My heart ached—she’d been my anchor through nightmares and injuries—but seeing her bring joy to that child felt right. After a sleepless night, I agreed. Saying goodbye was brutal, but watching Luna leave with her new family, tail wagging, gave me peace. Months later, they sent a

photo of Luna, happy on their couch, with a note: “She taught us love has no breed.” That hit hard. Luna’s legacy pushed me to advocate with Marla, fighting breed bans and outdated laws. We’re making progress, one story at a time. Luna showed me resilience and forgiveness, turning loss into purpose. If you’ve fought for a pet or a cause, you understand. Share this to challenge stereotypes—every dog, and every heart, deserves a second chance.