Fuzzy, now Luna: Loved to the moon and back

Mar 10, 2025

Underneath mounds of matted fur, an unrecognizable little dog was waiting to be loved. When adopter Tamara came to the Adoption Center in search of a companion for her resident dog, it was an instant connection.

Our team met Fuzzy at Chicago Animal Care & Control after she’d been picked up as a stray. At the time, it was hard to even see the dog waiting there under layers of matted dirty fur.  

Fuzzy became a PAWS pet that day, and soon after was feeling (and looking) much more herself thanks to a lifechanging haircut. Also suffering from a respiratory infection, Fuzzy had to undergo a round of antibiotics at our Medical Center, where we discovered her immense joy for the simple things in life – a soft bed, a squeaky toy, a lap to curl up in.  

On the same day that Fuzzy hitched a ride on the PAWS van bringing recovered pets from our Medical Center to our Adoption Center, Tamara brought her family in with hopes of finding a pal for her resident dog, Kylie.  

When she saw Fuzzy, it was love at first sight. “We instantly connected when they brought her to meet us,” said Tamara, so much so that they rushed home 20 miles away to pick up Kylie and come back to make sure it was a perfect fit. 

Sure enough, Kylie gained a sister that day. Now named Luna, the two pups have been fast friends ever since. “She loves to cuddle, watch Kylie play fetch, chase Kylie, and take naps. She’s one heck of an addition,” said Tamara. 

Welcome home, Luna!