When we were notified of a nine-year-old French Bulldog in a Quebec shelter, we knew we had to act quickly. While our mission is to help Boston Terriers and BT mixes, sometimes a dog crosses our path that needs someone to say yes. Luna was one of those dogs.
When Luna first arrived, it was clear she wasn’t at her best. She has some hind-end weakness that affects her mobility, and this may also impact how clearly she senses or responds to her body’s signals. Even so, she’s done a great job learning to go outside to pee. She was also dealing with diarrhea, which made things more difficult and messy for her.
She was understandably sensitive about being handled, and at her first vet visit, she was started on medication for her gastrointestinal issues. That appointment also revealed a painful vaginal infection. With all of that going on, it became very likely that the behaviours we were seeing were simply a response to discomfort, not a reflection of Luna’s true personality.
Luna’s foster mom has been nothing short of extraordinary – showing patience, compassion and love. It’s obvious that Luna feels this because her personality has changed. She’s allowing her foster mom to bathe her, she’s greeting people politely and affectionately, and she’s curious when walking outside.
There are still things about Luna’s health that we’re working to understand. Most notably, we need to explore possible neurological causes behind her mobility challenges, and we’ll share updates as we learn more.
This adorable girl has been through a lot in such a short time, so we ask that you send some love her way. ❤️
Luna is being fostered in Oshawa, ON and is not yet ready for adoption.
