Luna Mae, a 4-month-old pit mix, is slowly getting her footing back in a Northeast Ohio foster home after she was reportedly thrown from a third-story window last Monday in Columbia Station. A bystander rushed to the injured puppy, called police, and first responders got her to emergency veterinary care. Veterinarians found abrasions on her head, face, and body, along with two broken legs, and are now working with orthopedic specialists to figure out how much mobility she can keep as she grows.
According to Cleveland.com, officers took the dog, who has since been nicknamed Luna Mae, to MedVet Cleveland for emergency treatment before she was discharged to Berea Animal Rescue for ongoing care. That reporting notes that many details about what happened are still murky, and the rescue has not been able to confirm which law-enforcement agency handled the call. Staff says Luna Mae is now stable and recovering in a foster home.
Executive Director Jennifer McCarty told Cleveland.com that the shelter says yes to hard cases and agreed to take Luna Mae after MedVet reached out about placement. McCarty added that the group has not been contacted by investigators and cannot confirm whether any criminal charges have been filed.
Vet Care And Prognosis
MedVet Cleveland handled the emergency phase, providing intensive treatment while Luna Mae was hospitalized, and veterinarians there have been consulting orthopedic surgeons on how best to repair her broken legs. Berea Animal Rescue reports that she suffered abrasions across her body, head, and face and says her long-term outlook will hinge on how she develops over time. The rescue estimates her care could run about $2,000 as doctors plan reconstructive steps.
How To Help
Berea Animal Rescue says it relies entirely on donations and is directing contributions to its Angels for Animals fund to help cover emergency veterinary bills like Luna Mae's. The foster family currently caring for her has already expressed interest in adopting her once she is medically cleared, according to the rescue.
Anyone who saw the incident or has video is urged to contact local law enforcement, the rescue said. For now, Luna Mae's comeback is happening one small step at a time: daily care from her foster family, follow-up vet visits, and community support to help shoulder the cost of her medical treatment.
