Moon the Abandoned Maltese Who Found Her Forever
© Michel Rohner Arf & Wag
Meet Moon — a 3.5-year-old Toy Maltese with the gentlest eyes and a heart full of love. Her story is one of quiet resilience and unexpected new beginnings.
Originally left in the care of Sophie, a dedicated pet sitter in Madrid, Moon was only supposed to stay temporarily while her original owners traveled abroad. But they never came back.
Instead of turning her away, Sophie made a life-changing decision: to give Moon the forever home she truly deserved. Because pets aren’t temporary—they are family. And when you open your heart to them, they fill it in ways you never imagined.
This photoshoot in El Retiro Park of Madrid is more than a portrait session—it’s a love letter to second chances, to unexpected bonds, and to the belief that every dog deserves to be cherished for life.
Part of Paws Around the World — our global pet photography series celebrating dogs and the humans who love them.
Paws Around the World is a heart-led project by Arf & Wag, capturing beautiful, candid moments between dogs and their owners in cities across the globe. Each session supports our mission to build the Cusco Canine Sanctuary, giving street dogs in Peru a second chance at life.
All proceeds from our videos, merch, and memberships go toward Cusco Canine Rescue, a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit and legally established rescue in Peru. We're raising funds to build a no-kill sanctuary in Cusco—offering medical care, safety, and love to abandoned pups who need it most.
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