Luna is an elderly Golden Retriever who looks like she was bred multiple times and is now used for money on the streets. She is forcefully kept by a vendor working for ‘THE BIG ISSUE’ outside Bond Street Station for 10+ hours every day in cold and rain. I witnessed this vendor ( ID Number 8966 ) physically abusing Luna by hitting her multiple times with her walking stick on the back of her legs to force her to sit on the green mat by her. It is heartbreaking how sad and depressed this dog is. This vendor refuses to give the dog over. Others have also witnessed her abusing Luna. 

Luna has visible bruising and blood stained areas around her elbows.

We are calling on The Big Issue to urgently investigate Luna’s treatment, arrange an independent animal welfare assessment and take immediate steps to protect her from further harm.

We also demand that The Big Issue introduce mandatory animal welfare standards for all vendors who bring dogs to work, including access to water, shelter, comfortable bedding and protection from physical abuse.

Luna has no voice, she can’t just walk away, but she has us. Please don’t scroll past her. Help us make sure she gets the safe, comfortable and loving life she deserves.