Luna Farms Rescue

When you work in rescue, one of the hardest words to say is “no” 💔

Every day, we receive desperate pleas to help dogs in need and it breaks our hearts when we simply don’t have room. But this week, everything fell into place.

Just as we received a plea for two tiny puppies, one of our incredible fosters, who has a special place in her heart for the ones needing extra TLC, had an opening. It truly felt like fate.

Meet Sydney & Shane ❤️

These precious 3-month-old puppies came to us from a community hoarding case weighing only 5 pounds each. Their little bodies tell a heartbreaking story. They’re covered in scabs and scars from being attacked by other dogs and their bellies are painfully bloated.

After veterinary X-rays, we learned the swelling wasn’t caused by illness, it was from food they hadn’t been able to digest or pass. They were so terrified of starving that they ate whatever they could find, as much as they could, whenever food was available. Now, they’re under close veterinary supervision and on a carefully managed diet while their tiny bodies begin to heal.

Sadly, Sydney and Shane are just 2 of more than 20 dogs still waiting for help on the property.

Their story is a powerful reminder of why spaying and neutering matters. It helps prevent the heartbreaking cycle of neglect and unwanted litters that leaves innocent animals suffering. Once they’re healthy enough, Sydney and Shane will be spayed and neutered so this cycle ends with them.

Please keep Sydney, Shane, and their amazing foster, Sarah Bowen, in your thoughts and prayers as they take each step toward recovery. ❤️‍🩹

If you’d like to help with their medical care, every donation, no matter the amount, goes directly toward giving these sweet puppies the healthy future they deserve.

🐾 Donate here: https://linktr.ee/lunafarms

4 Days Until Our 4th Anniversary! 🎉

As we count down to celebrating 4 incredible years of Luna Farms Rescue, we thought we’d share 4 fun facts you may not know about us! 🐾

🐶 Fun Fact 1: We don’t have a shelter or physical facility! Every dog in our care is loved in a foster home throughout Madison County and beyond. Our foster families are the heart of our rescue, and we’re always looking to grow our foster network. If you’ve ever considered fostering, now is the perfect time to join us!

🐶 Fun Fact 2: We have a Luna Farms Rescue in Pennsylvania, too! If you’re in PA (or know someone who is), be sure to check out the adoptable pups on our website.

🐶 Fun Fact 3: We rescue dogs exclusively. While we originally rescued both dogs and cats, we’ve learned that focusing on dogs allows us to make the biggest impact and provide the best care possible.

🐶 Fun Fact 4: Although Luna Farms Rescue is officially turning 4 years old, our amazing volunteers bring decades of combined rescue experience to every dog we save. ❤️

✨ Bonus Fun Fact: Every new rescue gets an official “orientation meeting”… in the bathroom. 😂 Why? Because they inevitably follow us in there, and it’s the one place they’re a completely captive audience! Rescue life is never boring!

Thank you for being part of our journey these past four years. Whether you’ve adopted, fostered, volunteered, donated, or simply shared our posts, you’ve helped change countless lives. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🐾❤️

Dreaming of adding a new fur baby to your family? Meet Gladys, the dog of your dreams! 🌟

At just 7 months old and 45 lbs, this beautiful yellow Lab mix has everything you’d want in a family companion.

Gladys is:
🐶 Great with other dogs
❤️ Heartworm negative and will be spayed soon
👧 Wonderful with kids
🦮 Fantastic on a leash
🏠 Housebroken
🍖 Gentle when taking treats
✨ Exceptionally well-mannered

Gladys may be a little shy when you first meet her, but give her a little time and you’ll discover her playful, affectionate personality. She’s a true people pleaser who loves cuddles, hugs and is convinced she’s the perfect lap dog! 🥹❤️

She enjoys playing with toys (or turning just about anything into one!), has a healthy appetite, and will happily clean up any dropped snacks while you’re cooking. She gets along well with other dogs and is curious about cats, though the cat may not feel the same! 😹

Most of all, Gladys is simply looking for a family to love. She has so much joy, loyalty, and affection to give and she’s ready to make someone’s house feel like home. 🏡

Let’s make both your dream and hers come true! ✨

📲 Apply to adopt today! https://www.lunafarmsrescue.org/animals

Meet June Bug 🪲

When you’ve never known kindness or what it feels like to have a full belly, every act of love is a brand new experience.

At just 5 months old, June Bug is discovering what safety, comfort and compassion feel like for the very first time. She greets each new experience with a mix of caution, curiosity and quiet gratitude. Watching her slowly learn to trust and blossom has been nothing short of incredible.

June Bug’s story didn’t begin this way.

She was one of 4 abandoned puppies reported to animal control. Tragically, by the time help arrived, only 2 puppies were still there.

When June Bug came to the shelter, she was covered in fleas and ticks, severely underweight, lethargic and vomiting pieces of cloth she had eaten simply trying to survive.

Today, thanks to the love and care she’s received, June Bug is healing. Her body is growing stronger and little by little, so is her heart. Despite everything she’s endured, she has remained incredibly gentle, loving, and resilient. Her spirit was never broken.

Now all that’s missing is the one thing she’s never had. A family to call her own.

Could you be June Bug’s first and forever family?

If you’d like to learn more about this precious girl or submit an adoption application, please apply at https://www.lunafarmsrescue.org/animals

Please share this post to help June Bug find the loving home she deserves. Every share brings her one step closer to her happily ever after. 🐾

There is nothing sweeter than seeing a happy ending come full circle.

From the very beginning, these precious puppies were surrounded by love thanks to an incredible team effort. We are so grateful to everyone who helped make this possible. From the dedicated shelter staff, to their amazing foster who welcomed Velma and her newborns the very day they arrived, to our rescue partners and every family who opened their hearts and homes.

Congratulations to these little ones on finding their forever families! 🏡 And now it’s Velma’s turn to be spoiled as she gets the rest and veterinary care she deserves.

Thank you to everyone who played a part in giving this sweet family the future they deserved. Stories like this remind us what rescue is all about. ❤️

MISSION FILE: AGENT MARIO 🕵️

Status: Undercover
Assignment: Find his forever family ❤️

Agent Mario appeared out of nowhere and despite our best investigative efforts, his origins remain a mystery. One day, he was simply here. No clues. No history. Just a sweet brindle puppy ready to steal hearts.

What we do know is everything that truly matters:

🤗 Expert-level snuggler
🐶 Always happy and ready to brighten your day
🔎 Keeps a close eye on the humans he loves (which, honestly, is everyone he meets!)
🎾 Loves to run, play and have fun
🛋️ Knows when it’s time to settle down for cuddles
🏡 Housebroken and ready to move right into his forever home

Some mysteries aren’t meant to be solved, they’re meant to be loved.

Could Agent Mario’s next assignment be protecting your couch, following you around the house, and filling your life with unconditional love?

📁 Send us a message to meet Mario and help us close the case: Forever Home Found.

https://www.lunafarmsrescue.org/animals

Meet Alma, your new best friend! 🐶

At just 3 months old and 8 pounds, Alma is the perfect mix of playful puppy energy and sweet cuddle companion. She came to our rescue alongside her mama, who was fortunate enough to find her forever home and head north. Now, it’s Alma’s turn to find the family she’s been waiting for. 🏡

Her foster can’t say enough wonderful things about her:

🐾 Loves to play, but is just as happy curled up beside you on the couch.
🐾 A total lap dog who never turns down snuggles.
🐾 Smart and eager to learn, she catches on to commands quickly!
🐾 Great with kids, dogs and even cats.
🐾 Crate trained for bedtime, sleeps through the night and keeps her crate clean.
🐾 Loves chewing on bones and durable toys.
🐾 Curious little girl who enjoys watching the world go by from the window.
🐾 Confident enough to tackle stairs and hop onto the bed all by herself.

Alma has a big personality packed into a tiny body. She’s affectionate, determined, endlessly entertaining and ready to fill a home with laughter, love, and puppy kisses. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will happily play by your side and then curl up in your lap for a nap, Alma may be your perfect match. ❤️

📩 Interested in adopting Alma? Send us a message or submit an adoption application today. Let’s help this sweet girl find the forever family she deserves!
https://linktr.ee/lunafarms

Happy weekend from Luna Farms Rescue! 🎉

While many people look forward to the weekend, Fridays are one of our favorite days for a different reason. They’re transport days, when precious dogs begin the journey toward the loving forever homes they’ve been waiting for.

This week has been a busy one! ✨

🐶 21 puppies and dogs climbed aboard 4 different transports, heading to 6 incredible rescue partners where they’ll have the opportunity to find their forever families.

But as some lives begin their next chapter, new ones arrive needing our help. We welcomed 10 new intakes to Luna Farms this week, and over the next few days we’ll be getting to know each of these sweet faces while preparing for another big transport on Monday.

🚐 On Monday, 14 more dogs will make their way to one of our amazing partner rescues in Illinois, bringing them one step closer to the loving homes they deserve.

The work never stops, but neither does the hope.

Thank you to every volunteer, foster, adopter, transporter, donor, and supporter who makes these life-changing journeys possible. Every transport represents another chance at the life these dogs deserve.

We hope these happy faces bring a smile to your day as much as they bring joy to ours. And we hope you had a wonderful weekend! ❤️

There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing one of our rescue dogs step into the life they were always meant to live. 🐶

Watching sweet pup go from shelter to service is a beautiful reminder of why rescue matters. We’re so proud of this incredible journey and can’t wait to see all the lives he’ll touch along the way.

Congratulations Resolve, and thank you Walking with Honor for giving this deserving dog such an amazing purpose. 🐾❤️

🐾 Meet the newest member of the Walking With Honor family... Resolve (aka Rez)! 🐾

Formerly known as R***r, this sweet boy has officially completed his decompression period and is ready to begin the next chapter of his journey.

When it came time to choose his new name, we kept coming back to one word: Resolve.

Resolve means unwavering determination, strength of purpose, and the decision to keep moving forward even when life gets hard. It's a name that represents resilience, and we couldn't think of one that fit him—or our mission—better.

Rez has an old soul about him. He's incredibly sweet, very smart, and takes his time reading every situation before jumping in. He's still a little shy, but I honestly think that's just his way of saying, "I'm working... don't bother me." 😂

Now that his decompression is complete, he'll begin learning the skills he needs to one day become a psychiatric service dog for a veteran. Every lesson, every new experience, and every small success brings him one step closer to changing someone's life.

Watching shelter dogs discover they're safe and seeing their confidence grow is one of the greatest privileges we have. We can't wait to watch Rez continue to blossom and eventually walk beside the veteran who needs him most.

Welcome to Walking With Honor, Rez. Your journey is just beginning, and we know it's going to be an incredible one. ❤️🐾

From Shelter to Service. Together, We Heal.