Who knows what Luna endured at the hands of her original owners? Monica said that she was terrified of men, and that if you called her with any amount of sternness in your voice she would cower and you would have to clean up an "accident". Poor girl! Before long, once Luna saw that there was absolutely nothing she would ever have to worry about again, she began her transformation into the proud, noble creature that I came to know later.
Monica and I bought our house together exactly nine year ago. We started off with three cats and three dogs, all hers, all rescues, all with very distinct personalities. Luna was the protector. The patroller. I never felt like I had anything to lose before Monica and I moved in together, but a protective instinct kicked in in me that I didn't know existed. Luna's total devotion to Monica, and her own protective drive to stay in sight at all times made me feel completely secure that nothing would happen to Monica, or our home when I wasn't there. I have loved every pet I've ever had. Every dog, cat, fish, frog, tarantula and scorpion has made my life better and more meaningful, but Luna was the only one that made me feel like I was the one being taken care of instead of the other way around. Luna slept in the hallway so that she could see everything that was going on in the house, and when she was younger she would wake up to make her rounds. She patrolled the house and it was clear that she was protecting Monica and everyone else she loved. We all slept well under her watchful eye.
The relationship that Luna and Monica had was inspiring, and I will truly miss watching their caring and affection for one another. If I called Luna or asked her to do something, she would look at Monica first to see that it was okay before coming over to me. I'll never be as sweet, or as cute as Luna was throwing her toys up in the air and catching them, and I'll never look right wagging my tail upon seeing Monica when I get home every afternoon from work, even though my inner tail wags harder than she'll ever know. Yes, I'll miss seeing them together but I will always take comfort in knowing that they were a perfect match. They were meant to be together. Luna will always be loved appreciated, and sorely, sorely missed. Luna, if you have internet access in animal heaven, know that your mother and I cherish every moment we had with you, and that you made us better people. We love you, we miss you, and please tell Ginger and Jake that the next time we see each other it will be forever.
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