Show Berta love in her last days.

You know when you make plans, and they don’t go the way you hoped? That’s what happened when Stray Dog Support got Berta to the hospital.

What began with hope has turned into devastating news. Berta was originally scheduled for cataract surgery, but after further testing—including CT scans and x-rays—it was discovered that she has widespread metastasis in her lungs, liver, and abdomen. They also removed 200ml of fluid from her thorax, a procedure that will need to be repeated.

This means Berta does not have long to live—likely only a few months. SDS made the difficult decision to cancel her eye surgery and instead focus on keeping her comfortable with supportive care.

They are now bringing her home, where she will spend her remaining time with a loving caregiver. As a team, they’ve agreed that if her quality of life declines, they will help her pass peacefully—but for now, they are taking things one day at a time.

Everyone involved is absolutely heartbroken. Thank you to everyone who has shown Berta support this far. Unfortunately, the bills are stacking up quickly, and Stray Dog Support is struggling to cover remaining bills from her eye scans and will need support for the upcoming bills to give her the best care. We greatly appreciate any amount that you can give to help Berta live the rest of her days in comfort and love.