A few days ago, animal control in rural Georgia received a desperate call: a witness had seen a man point a gun at a dog and fire twice, hitting her in the head.
The dog fell into a ditch.
Terrified, the caller couldn’t approach — but she didn’t hesitate to alert authorities.
What they discovered next was shocking
I can’t comprehend attacking an innocent animal with violence. It must take a deeply troubled and tragic person to do something like that. Unfortunately, this kind of cruelty happens far too often, and we see it again and again.
But we will never let it happen in silence.
Just a few days ago, NYC Second Chance Rescue began reporting a harrowing case: the story of Luna Storm, a dog rescued in rural Georgia. When rescuers reached her, Luna was still alive, trembling and in severe pain. What they discovered next was shocking — her injuries weren’t just from the gunshots.
Veterinarians found evidence she had been beaten with an object before being shot, leaving her skull fractured and her face shattered.
One of her eyes was destroyed beyond repair.
Luna was rushed to a critical care hospital, where every second counted. Surgeons stabilized her, removed dangerous bone fragments from her brain, repaired skull fractures, and performed life-saving procedures on her multiple bullet wounds.
Continues to fight
Her damaged eye had to be removed to prevent infection and relieve pain. Today, Luna’s surviving eye is blind, a cruel reminder of the brutality she endured.
Despite the odds, Luna is fighting. She’s eaten for the first time since the attack, stood on her own, and is already showing her unstoppable spirit.
Her doctors describe her as the sweetest dog, and everyone who meets her falls in love with her courage and resilience.
This miracle of survival wouldn’t have been possible without NYC Second Chance Rescue, the organization behind Luna’s rescue. Founded by Jennifer Brooks, the nonprofit has been saving animals since 2005. Jennifer’s passion began as a child, pretending to answer phones for animal shelters, long before she built NYC Second Chance Rescue into the lifeline it is today.
Medical costs will exceed $15,000
Through her leadership and the dedication of countless volunteers, NYC Second Chance Rescue has dramatically reduced the number of animals facing euthanasia in New York City. Thousands of animals have received urgent medical care and a second chance at life — Luna Storm being the latest testament to their mission.
Jennifer says it best: ”I always wanted to help animals since I was a child. While other children were playing with dolls and Legos, I was pretending to answer the phones for an animal shelter. Animals have always made me shine. They are my purpose.”
Luna’s medical costs will exceed $15,000 as she continues her long road to recovery, but thanks to the outpouring of love and support from the community, she has a fighting chance. She is safe, she is loved, and she is showing the world that even in the face of unimaginable cruelty, hope can survive.
For Luna Storm, and countless other animals like her, NYC Second Chance Rescue is there — giving them the second chance they deserve.
To support Luna and NYC Second Chance Rescue:
- Donate online: http://nycscr.org/donate
- PayPal: [email protected]
- Zelle: [email protected]
- Venmo: @NYC-SCR (listed under Charities, not People)
⚠️ Warning: Be careful of impostor accounts on Venmo that may use slightly different names.
We will never stop fighting for the voiceless — the animals who cannot speak for themselves and who suffer at the hands of cruelty. Every paw, every whisker, every innocent life matters.
As long as there is even one animal in need, we will be there, rescuing, healing, and giving hope. Share Luna’s story if you agree!
