Bella is an 8-year-old mixed breed who has endured hardship but remains a loving, gentle dog. Now in medical foster care, Bella is preparing to become a CAS dog — but first, she needs an FHO surgery to relieve the chronic pain caused by degenerative joint disease in her hip. Thanks to CAS’ Boris & Natasha’s Fund, Bella will receive the care she needs as she begins her journey toward a pain-free future.

When Toby's post-adoption veterinary exam uncovered severe dental disease, it became a reminder of why transparency matters in rescue. Read how Boris & Natasha's Fund helped, what we learned, and why honest conversations create stronger, more successful adoptions.

After years of being passed from home to home and living with chronic pain, Bella is finally getting the second chance she deserves. With support from The Crossings Animal Society and Boris & Natasha's Fund, Bella is now safe in foster care and preparing for life-changing orthopedic surgery that will relieve years of suffering and put her on the path to finding a forever home. Read Bella's remarkable story and follow her journey as she begins a new chapter filled with hope.

We need your help to give Stripes the ongoing medical care she needs and the life she deserves.