Luna knows the best thing about a collar is what it says to the dog wearing it: You’re part of our family and we love you!

Luna didn’t have a collar when she was brought to SPCA Tampa Bay.

She was frighteningly thin, weak and lethargic. Luna was also covered in fleas and scabs from her scratching. She looked miserable and exhausted.

Our first priority was to stabilize Luna by giving her fluids and healthy food. Our team took blood and discovered Luna has a hormone disorder that contributed to her weight loss. Daily medication had her feeling better and putting on weight the first week.

After a few days of treatment, Luna relaxed, realizing she was in good hands. She began offering up her belly for rubs by our staff and got more energetic on each walk.

After 43 days with us, Luna’s adoption day finally arrived. A young couple visiting our shelter fell in love with her at first sight. They told me, “Luna captured our hearts as soon as she locked eyes with us. We knew it was a perfect match right away.”

Luna went home wearing a brand-new collar and wagging her tail in an excited, furry blur!

And YOU! made it possible! Thank you for your support – for Luna and the other 8,500 animals we’ll care for this year.