Meet Matilda, a sweet Bulldog who has already overcome so much since coming into Florida Bulldog Rescue.

When Matilda arrived in rescue, she was struggling with significant breathing issues and painful eye problems caused by BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome) and entropion, a condition where the eyelids roll inward and cause the eyelashes to rub against the eye. She also came into rescue with a noticeable limp, leaving us wondering what injury she had suffered in her past.

Before surgery, one of Matilda’s biggest priorities was getting her to a healthy weight. Her weight loss made a meaningful difference in her breathing and helped prepare her body for the anesthesia and BOAS surgery she needed.

Matilda recently checked in at Community Care Veterinary Specialists for her BOAS and entropion surgeries. While she was there, we were also able to have radiographs taken of her front legs so we can hopefully learn more about the injury behind her limp. We’re currently waiting for the radiologist’s report.

Thankfully, her surgeries went well — and what a difference a day has made!

The most amazing change has been in Matilda’s eyes and vision. Just one day after surgery, we could already see a remarkable difference in her eyes and in the way she was seeing the world around her. After living with painful eye issues, watching her experience that relief has been incredibly rewarding.

Matilda still has several weeks of recovery ahead of her, but she is off to a wonderful start.

Her journey is a reminder of why rescue matters. Sometimes the dogs who come to us need more than a new home — they need time, medical care, patience, and someone willing to give them the chance to heal.

We are so proud of this sweet girl and can’t wait to see what the next chapter holds for her.