Dog ‘starved for love’ stares out window in despair all day, Indiana shelter says
A shelter in Indiana is bringing attention to one of their longest — and most depressed — residents.
This isn’t the first time Luna the pup has been a resident at the shelter.
“Today marks one year since Luna Lovegood was brought back to our shelter for the second time,” the Humane Society for Hamilton County in Fishers said in an April 7 Facebook post.
“She’d been here before — once as a younger dog, then adopted out. But a year ago, she came back. And she’s been waiting ever since.”
The 4-year-old dog hasn’t had the easiest life and it shows in her demeanor.
“She didn’t come to us wagging or full of joy,” the shelter said. “She came guarded, shaped by a past where mistakes were met with punishment. But in this year, she’s tried. She’s learned to trust a few people. She’s opened up in small, beautiful ways.”
The shelter explains that Luna is an introvert and it takes someone special to earn her trust and affection. It even posted a video of Luna showcasing her rare devotion to a human.
“The video? That’s Luna with one of the people she has learned to trust. It took time. But now she leans in for affection, soaking it up like someone who’s been starved for love. That kind of connection doesn’t happen on day one, but it’s real. And it’s worth the wait,” the shelter continues.
“A lot of people walk through our doors hoping for that magic moment. Sometimes, it happens — an instant connection, a tail wag, a lick to the face. But Luna won’t be one of those dogs. She needs someone who understands that magic doesn’t always look like fireworks. Sometimes, it looks like quiet progress. Tiny wins. A dog who lets you in, slowly — but completely.”
Luna would be best in a home with only adults and no other pets so she can be the star of the show.
“It takes time for her to feel safe, but once you’ve earned her trust, you’ll have her loyalty for life,” her profile says. “There’s something special about the way Luna bonds with her people — it’s deep, meaningful, and true.”
For more information on Luna, visit the shelter’s website.
Fishers is about a 20-mile drive northeast from downtown Indianapolis.
This story was originally published April 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM with the headline "Dog ‘starved for love’ stares out window in despair all day, Indiana shelter says."