Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🐾 Meet Luna — A Gentle Soul Looking for Her Forever Home ❤️
Luna is a 2–3-year-old female Shepherd mix weighing about 57 lbs, and she may be one of the sweetest souls you’ll ever meet.
Luna was once on the euthanasia list at a high-kill shelter in South Texas. These lists are often posted with very little notice, sometimes only days before a dog’s life is at risk.
A wonderful group of people saw Luna and knew they couldn't let her story end there.
She was terrified in the shelter — overwhelmed by the unfamiliar noises, smells, and chaos around her. But once Luna was safe in a home, it didn't take long for her true personality to emerge.
The scared girl began to blossom into the gentle, loving, loyal sweetheart she is today.
Luna has now been waiting at the sanctuary for 9 months, hoping someone will finally give her the forever home she deserves.
💕 Luna’s Personality
Luna is a calm, gentle, affectionate girl who may be a little shy when she first meets you.
Give her some time and patience, though, and you'll discover something wonderful:
Luna becomes your shadow.
Once she trusts you, she wants to be right by your side. She is incredibly loyal and will happily follow her person around, becoming your best friend and constant companion.
She's a true cuddle bug who loves affection, pets, and relaxing with her people. At heart, Luna is a bit of a couch potato — she'd love a peaceful home where she can spend time with her family and soak up all the love she missed out on before.
She does enjoy getting outside, playing with her toys, and wandering around the yard, but she isn't overly wild or demanding. She simply enjoys being outside and taking in the fresh, cool air.
And when she's ready to come inside?
Well… Luna will let you know when she's ready. 😂
She has a funny little habit of doing a sort of hop-and-run when she's excited, and sometimes she'll completely ignore you when you tell her it's time to come inside because she is far too busy enjoying herself outdoors.
🐶 Other Dogs & Cats
Luna would be happy living with another dog or as the only dog in the home.
She's incredibly gentle and easygoing.
She's also cat-friendly with proper introductions. Her naturally calm temperament makes her a wonderful candidate for a home with other animals.
But perhaps Luna's sweetest quality is her motherly nature.
When Robin, a young dog who needed a little extra companionship, came into her life, Luna took him under her wing. She loves on him, watches over him, and treats him like her own.
Watching this gentle girl care for him is incredibly heartwarming. ❤️
👧 Children
Luna would do best with calmer, more relaxed children who will respect her gentle nature and give her time to become comfortable.
She's not looking for a chaotic household. She'd thrive with people who appreciate a peaceful, affectionate dog.
🐾 Training & Adventures
Luna enjoys going for walks and does well with her harness.
She's crate trained and mostly house trained, although she'll need some reminders and consistency as she adjusts to her new home.
She also does well in the car. She's a great road-trip companion — although her preferred travel activity is apparently sleeping through the ride! 😴
🏡 Luna’s Ideal Home
Luna's dream home is a peaceful, loving home with a yard where she can enjoy her toys, spend time outside, and relax with her people.
Her perfect family will understand that she may need a little time to come out of her shell. But once Luna decides you're her person, you'll have a loyal companion who wants nothing more than to be beside you.
She would love:
A home with a yard
A calm, relaxed household
Gentle, patient people
Plenty of affection and cuddles
Someone who enjoys having a loyal shadow by their side
Another gentle dog, although she is also perfectly happy as an only dog
Proper introductions if there are cats
A family willing to give her consistency while she settles in
Luna doesn't need a wild lifestyle or constant excitement.
She just wants a safe place to belong.
A soft bed.
A yard to explore.
Some toys.
A couch to cuddle on.
A person to follow around.
And, most importantly, a family who will love her for the rest of her life.
Luna survived a shelter where she was running out of time. She spent months learning that people could be kind. Now she deserves the chance to finally learn what it feels like to be home.
If you're looking for a gentle, loyal, affectionate best friend who will quietly follow you everywhere and love you with her whole heart, Luna may be your girl. ❤️🐾
PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION BELOW IF INTERESTED IN ADOPTING:
The next step to adopt is to fill out an application on our website at: www.pawsitive-Impact-animal-rescue.org
This doggy is spayed/neutered, heart worm negative, current on age-appropriate vaccinations, current on flea/tick and heart worm prevention, microchipped, current on de-wormer, and will receive a clean bill of health from a licensed veterinarian prior to transport.
This animal is currently located in Texas, but we do NOT adopt animals in Texas due to the hundreds of animals being euthanized here daily. We have mainly adopted only in the Northeast but are expanding to include Midwest and PNW starting in September of 2026
The adoption fee listed ($495) INCLUDES transport from Texas to one or around one of the locations below.
Transport goes to or around the following locations every 1, 2 or 3 weeks:
Albany, NY - Port Chester, NY area - Anemia, NY
Wells, VT and Brattleboro, VT
Nashua, NH
Willington, CT - Stamford, CT - Dayville, CT
Steubenville, OH – Cincinnati, OH – Grove City, OH
Grove City, PA and Washington, PA
Ridgefield, NJ - Bordentown, NJ - Egg Harbor City, NJ
Emmitsburg, MD - Elkton, MD - Hagerstown, MD
Falls Church, VA and Glenn Allen, VA
Adding new Stops to the PNW:
Boise, ID
Portland, OR
Tumwater, WA – Bothell, WA – Bellingham, WA
Missoula, MT – Laurel, MT
We have happily adopted hundreds of animals this way (long distance), and we do our best to make sure the animal you are applying for is the best fit for your home. With an approved application, we do put you in touch with the Texas foster who has the doggy for you to make sure they are the perfect fit.