Booda Already Beat the Odds, Show Her She's Worth It

Many of our community members already know and love Booda.

For more than six years, this gentle senior Saint Bernard has been a long term resident of our partner shelter, CART Animal Rescue, in Cairo, Egypt. She has welcomed visitors, comforted volunteers, and become a beloved fixture in the lives of everyone who has crossed her path. Booda has become family.

This past weekend, we came terrifyingly close to losing her.

A shelter worker found Booda in severe distress and rushed her to the hospital. After an emergency examination, veterinarians diagnosed her with Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV), one of the most dangerous and rapidly fatal conditions a dog can face. Her stomach had filled with gas and twisted, cutting off blood flow to vital organs. Without immediate surgery, Booda would not have survived.

The incredible team at the British Animal Hospital acted quickly, performing a highly complex emergency surgery that lasted more than three hours. Thanks to their skill and dedication, Booda was given a second chance.

During her treatment, veterinarians also discovered several additional medical issues that required attention, making her recovery even more challenging. Even with these complications, Booda continues to show her gentle spirit that has made so many people fall in love with her over the years.

We are relieved to share that she is recovering well. Recently, our friend Menna visited her in the hospital and was able to take her outside for a short walk. It may seem small, but it is an important milestone for a dog who was fighting for her life just days earlier.

While we are incredibly grateful that Booda is still with us, her emergency surgery, hospitalization, medications, and ongoing care have left us facing veterinary expenses exceeding $1,000.

We urgently need your help.

If Booda has ever made you smile, if you have a soft spot for senior dogs, Saint Bernards, or simply believe that every life deserves a chance, please consider making a donation toward her care. Every contribution, no matter the amount, helps ensure Booda receives the treatment and recovery support she needs.

After six years of giving so much love to everyone around her, it's our turn to give back to Booda.