11/13/2026
Certified house hippo Luna is our current longest resident, today marking 224 days living in a shelter kennel. Apparently no one wants a sweet, cuddly, potty-trained, mature dog who knows how to keep herself busy with toys or naps 🤷🏻♀️
Luna is one of those low-maintenance girlies who only come along once in awhile. At 5 years old, she is way past the puppy crazies. Leisurely walks are nice, but she’s also perfectly happy to lay around and bake in the sun like a giant potato. Her grooming needs are also very minimal.
During a day trip at a volunteer’s home, we got to see her in her absolute element: relaxing in a big, soft dog bed. Give this girl a good chew toy and a cozy bed and her day is made.
We would not recommend her in a home with other pets. She has prey drive with small animals (though not any of the speed or athleticism to likely catch them 😬). She is good about ignoring other dogs when out and about but will respond with barks if another dog pops off at her. She’s also shown interest and sniffed other dogs, but prefers that they don’t invade her own space — she sets boundaries and clearly communicates her needs.
Luna has been great with every person she has met, including dog-savvy young kids. She has great potential to be a wonderful family dog in the right home.
If you’re interested in giving our shelter’s longest resident a chance, please email [email protected] or schedule an appointment at yoloshelter.org/dogs
