KPA! asking for the community’s help with Luna

Kerr County Animal Control contacted Kerrville Pets Alive! around 12:45 a.m. Wednesday about a dog shot at close range with a life-threatening shoulder injury.  With emergency veterinary care unavailable in Kerrville at that hour, Luna needed help in Boerne.  Animal Control officers could not make the trip while covering calls across the county, so KPA! volunteers stepped in.

They rushed Luna to a veterinarian, where she received pain relief, an examination and diagnostic imaging.  X-rays showed the gunshot had shattered a bone in her injured leg, according to the nonprofit.  After being stabilized, Luna returned to Kerrville.  She is expected to undergo amputation surgery, followed by medical boarding and rehabilitation.

Her owners surrendered her to Kerr County.  KPA! is committed to helping her recover and eventually finding her a loving new home.  “We are glad we were able to help this time, but these cases are expensive.  We need the public’s help,” said Executive Director Karen Guerriero.  Luna’s emergency treatment, surgery and recovery are expected to cost more than $2,500.

Donations can be made online at kerrvillepetsalive.org, through Venmo @KerrvillePetsAlive under Charities, or by mail to Kerrville Pets Alive!, 2926 Memorial Blvd., Kerrville, TX 78028.  Please include “Luna donation” with your contribution.