Boris is a 6-year-old Saint Bernard in Macomb, MI, who needs $2,000 for Gastropexy/GDV/Bloat Surgical Procedure.

Boris was posted on Facebook when he was 15 weeks old through Detroit Pitt Rescue as the newest rescue ready for a home. I couldn't resist that little face I had to apply for him. After interviews and meet and greets, we were the lucky family chosen to give Boris his forever home. Boris lives here with my husband and me along with our two other rescued Saints, Bentley & Natasha.

Boris was born with hip dysplasia and bad hind knees. With a proper diet, and support from his veterinary we have been able to keep Boris from having knee and or hip replacement surgery. He has full reign of home. My husband works from home and Boris has his couch in the office to spend his day while dad is working. He loves to play tug of war with Bentley. Stuffings all over the house.

Boris loves bananas. He can hear you peel a banana from the other room. Boris also loves to dance while we are preparing his meals. I attached a video from one of his mealtimes. Boris is the highlight of our day. We have rescued a total of 5 Saints over the years. We love him more than anything. Our children would tell you that we love the Saints more.

With all that Boris has going on medically, he wasn't himself on December 21st and when he didn't want his bedtime banana we knew something was off. Hugging him for bedtime we noticed that his tummy was extended so off to the ER we went. Bloat was the diagnosis. Emergency surgery is the only remedy for bloat. Credit card in hand I put the down payment down and he underwent surgery at 10 pm.

I have always been able to take care of the financial aspect of owning a large breed dog. This time it's a bit more challenging. I was diagnosed with Cancer just before Thanksgiving and underwent surgery on 12/18. Then on 12/16, my husband lost his job due to budget cuts.