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FACE is always planning new events for you and your furry friend. Check back often to see the latest upcoming events, and to view photos from our past shindigs.

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Check out some of our past events below!


Howl-O-Ween Canine Carnival, 2010

Jewels and Jammies
Dec. 7, 2009

 

Cat House Event 2010

 

Yappy Hour in Solana Beach 2010

 

Howl-O-Ween Event 2010

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News and Events

Bags & Baubles 2013 a wonderful success!

FACE's 3rd Annual Bags & Baubles was a delightfully good time for all and a huge success! On Sunday, April 28th, nearly 400 pet-lovers and fashionistas gathered at a beautiful private estate in Rancho Santa Fe to raise money for local pets in need of life-saving surgery. Over 350 ...

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FACE Featured on KUSI Pet Patrol with Sandie Lampe

FACE was featured on KUSI Pet Patrol with Sandie Lampe on Friday, April 12th!Watch the video below to meet FACE grantee Lulu, and get an up close look at some of the items that will be available for auction at Bags & Baubles!

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FACE Featured in Rancho Santa Fe Review

We were fortunate enough to be featured in the April 4th, 2013 edition of the Rancho Santa Fe Review!  The article focuses on our main fundraiser of the year, Bags & Baubles!Click here to download and read the article -->  RSF Review B&B Article.pdf

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Humane Education

FACE is excited to announce that we have partnered with the children's organization, ProKids, to create a monthly Humane Education class for underprivileged youth. "The ProKids mission is to challenge underserved youth to excel in life by promoting character development, life skills, ...

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Holiday Appeal 2012

FACE is excited to announce that from now until the end of 2012, our Board President is generously matching all donations up to $50,000! Now your gift will be doubled this holiday season! Please consider making a donation to help save family pets in need today!UPDATE: We have reached our ...

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iSweat4Pets™ Dog Walk a Barking Good Time!

FACE Foundation's Nature Dog Walk was a tail-wagging success! Over one hundred animal lovers joined us on Saturday, October 27th as FACE walked to raise funds for family pets in need of life-saving veterinary care. It was a gorgeous sunny day at the San Dieguito County Park in Del Mar as ...

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FACE and Fred Lynn Featured on CBS News!

Baseball star Fred Lynn was recently featured on San Diego's Channel 8 CBS News Station.  Watch the video below to see the interview with Fred and his wife, Natalie, at their home in Carlsbad.  Fred discusses his baseball career and awards, and his passion for saving animals with the FACE ...

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Fred Lynn Supports iSweat4Pets

Red Sox Hall-of-Famer Fred Lynn is our new iSweat4Pets spokesman!  Fred, his wife Natalie, and their cat Paris have supported the work of the FACE Foundation for years.  Fred Lynn is now becoming even more involved by supporting our iSweat4Pets Campaign.  He will be at our Nature Dog ...

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FACE Featured in the Coast News

The FACE Foundation was recently featured in an article in the Coast News!Click here to read the article, which discusses FACE and our 500th Life Saved - Penny!

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FACE Receives Grant from Ark Antiques

We are pleased to announce that we have been chosen to receive a generous grant from Ark Antiques for Animal Charities in the amount of $7,500!Ark Antiques for Animal Charities is a high-end antiques shop and non-profit organization in La Jolla.  All items are donated or consigned by generous ...

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FACE Featured on KUSI News Pet Patrol

The FACE Foundation was recently featured on the KUSI News Good Morning San Diego program on the Pet Patrol segment with Sandie Lampe of KUSI and the Executive Director of FACE, Stacy Steel.Check out the video clip below: KUSI.com - KUSI News - San Diego CA - News, Weather, PPR

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FACE Saves 500th Life!

Time to celebrate together, FACE has saved 500 lives!This is an exciting milestone for us here at FACE, and we would like to share with you the story of our 500th life saved.  Thank you to our generous donors, supporters, and veterinary partners who helped the FACE Foundation give 500 animals ...

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FACE Receives Grant from Banfield Charitable Trust

The Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE) is thrilled to announce that we were awarded a generous grant from the Banfield Charitable Trust in the amount of $5,000. In their goal to alleviate pet abandonment and avoid euthanasia, the Banfield Charitable Trust (BCT) provides funding ...

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2nd Annual Bags & Baubles Was a Huge Success!

On Sunday April 29th, 2012, nearly 300 guests were all smiles at FACE Foundation’s 2nd Annual Bags and Baubles. At beautiful Casa de Cinira in Rancho Santa Fe, there was a great deal of excitement as over 250 new and “gently-loved” designer handbags were auctioned off. All proceeds benefit ...

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Thank You to the Pavin Family

We want to give a special thanks to the Pavin family who are among our most loyal supporters. Corey and Lisa have been generous donors to the FACE Foundation since 2008. Lisa has donated a significant amount of her time, creativity and resources to help the Foundation grow to where we are ...

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FACE Featured in ASPCA Action Magazine

FACE is proud to announce that we have been featured in the Winter 2012 edition of the ASPCA Action Magazine!Last year, FACE gratefully received $25,000 in grant funds from the ASPCA.  Now, we are being featured in the ASPCA Action magazine as a part of the cover story, which is all about ...

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Matching Gift Program Raises $100,000!

Thanks to the generosity of our donors this year, the matching gift program raised $100,000!  Thank you to everyone who donated to help save the lives of family pets.

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FACE Receives First Donation of 2012!

FACE is excited to announce that Crown City Cat Club has made the first official donation of 2012 in honor of the judges of their show on January 14, 2012 in Palm Springs.Crown City Cat Club holds annual cat shows and is a member of the CFA (Cat Fancier's Association).  The club began in ...

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Cini and Ira Robb with Georgia, a pit bull rescued from Michael Vick's property.

FACE Board President Devoted to Helping Animals

The FACE Foundation Board president was featured in an article in the Rancho Santa Fe Review.You can read the article by clicking here.

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Give Big San Diego

A big "Thank You!" to all who supported us during giveBIG San Diego this year.  We effectively raised over $15,000 for FACE.  Thank you!

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Beautiful stand decorated by artist Julie Ann Stricklin. Visit her website at http://www.julieannstricklin.com/

Artists for Animals Was a Great Success!

A big "Thank You" to everyone who participated in our Artists-4-Animals online auction, and to our wonderful woodworkers and artists who dedicated their talent and time to our project!Artists-4-Animals was a huge success!  We hope that everyone who won a stand in the auction enjoys their new ...

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FACE Featured on NBC News!

FACE was featured on NBC San Diego last Friday, September 30, 2011.Executive Director, Stacy Anne, discussed FACE and introduced viewers to three grantees - Daisy, Miguel, and Demo.Watch the newscast below! View more videos at: http://nbcsandiego.com.

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Our "Stay-at-Home" Gala Was the Best Birthday Party in Town!

Our first ever "Stay-at-Home Gala" -  A Very Merry Un-Birthday Celebration! Our "Un-Birthday," inspired by the famous Wonderland Tea Party, commemorated the lives of all the pets who will enjoy another birthday thanks to the FACE Foundation!  The event was a hit and all of the money ...

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Boston Red Sox Hall-of-Fame Center Fielder Fred Lynn and Mars Chocolate North America Donate $5,000

Former Boston Red Sox and San Diego Padres star Fred Lynn and Mars Chocolate North America have partnered to donate $5,000 to local animal welfare organization the Foundation for Animal Care and Education (FACE Foundation).On August 2nd, 2011, the Boston Red Sox, playing at home at Fenway Park and ...

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ASPCA Grants FACE Foundation up to $20,000 in Honor of FACE’s 5th Anniversary!

National animal welfare organization, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), has granted $5,000 to FACE, and promises to match up to $20,000 more in honor of FACE’s 5th anniversary!  The ASPCA’s generous donation of $5,000 will fund the emergency medical ...

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Jericho, an Australian Shepherd puppy, playing with his dad.

Health and Happiness Insurance: How Your Animal Companions Better Your Life and Your Health

In its latest issue, Redbook Magazine detailed the health benefits of owning a pet.  To those of us who are already pet parents, this may come as no surprise; to those of us who may be undecided about pet ownership, the “health perks,” as Redbook describes them, are quite ...

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A Goldendoodle, or a Golden Retriever-Poodle mix.

The Health Risks of Hybridized, “Designer” Dogs

At FACE, we know that “designer” breeds of dogs are favorites among our donors and supporters.  Hybridized dogs such as the ever-popular Labradoodles, malti-poos, etc. make wonderful additions to families, but in adopting these types of dogs, pet parents must research the dog’s pedigree ...

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Indy the Kitty is as Happy As Can Be!

Victory for California's Animals: Senate Bill 917 Passed!

Senate Bill 917 was signed into law by Governor Brown.  Now the penalties for those convicted of animal neglect will be on par with those issued for intentional animal cruelty.  An animal suffering from neglect is deprived of the necessities for life – shelter, food, water, ...

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Although he's in denial about being a senior, Kody keeps his brain young by playing with his toys and reading!

Taking Care of Your “Senior” Dogs: “Old Age” Starts Sooner Than You Think

Although many dog owners insist that their beloved pooches are forever young, technically, dogs become seniors once they turn seven!  Accompanying the latter half of your dog’s life are changes in physical well-being, mental health, and quality of life.  As dogs age, it is important to ...

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Introducing Our New Tribute Wall!

Check out FACE's new "Tribute Wall" feature, located on the right side of the FACE homepage! The Tribute Wall is a great, convenient way to memorialize or honor your pet(s).  In return for a small donation, your pet will receive her or his own spot on the Tribute Wall ...

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Join FACE for “Yappy” Hour at Hotel Indigo on July 28th in Celebration of Our 5th Birthday!

Looking forward to the weekend?  So is FACE!  On Thursday, July 28th, help FACE celebrate its 5th birthday in style at Hotel Indigo—at Yappy Hour!  Enjoy cocktails, hors d'œuvres, and a plethora of doggie fashions and accessories—your dog companions are welcome, too!  There ...

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Celebrate the Fourth in safety and style, like this Yorkie!

How to Keep Your Pets Safe and Happy this Fourth of July

It is around the end of June when people begin gearing up for the Fourth of July—filling the propane tank for the barbecue, stocking up on patriotic-themed apparel, or planning which beach location will host a bonfire—but how many people prepare their animals for a safe and happy Fourth? At ...

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Grantee Gracie in full birthday regalia!

Announcing Our “FACE 4 Pets - Five 4 Five" Campaign in Celebration of Our 5th Birthday This Summer!

Help the FACE Foundation celebrate our 5th birthday by donating $5 in honor of each of your pets!As you know, at FACE, we assist families who need help saving the life of their furry family members. Given the current economy and its repercussions, we understand that our supporters may be ...

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Grantee Pebbles!

Marvelous May: A Record-Breaking Month for FACE!

The month of May was extraordinarily busy for FACE!  In May alone, the money we provided to save pets totaled over $40,000.  Since inception, FACE has granted over $540,000 to families and pets in need!  For each month in 2011, we budgeted to grant $17,500, but by the middle of ...

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Honorary Chairwoman Lisa Pavin and Bags & Baubles Host Lena Evans

1st Annual Bags & Baubles a Howling Success!!!

On Sunday, May 1st, the FACE Foundation held a silent auction of new and “gently-loved” designer handbags at a private estate in Rancho Santa Fe. Attendees turned their fabulous fashion sense into dollars and cents for the FACE Foundation, supporting pets in dire need of life-saving veterinary ...

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FACE Foundation featured in Everydog Magazine Spring 2011

Every Dog Spring 2011.PDF We were fortunate to be featured in Everydog Magazine in the Spring 2011 issue. The spread features many of our pets and the stories behind both them and FACE.

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Claire Brooks of FACE with Girl Scout Troop 5902 at the VSH Tree of Life Mural.

It's Better To Give Than To Receive

Recently, FACE has benefited from the generosity of some young, thoughtful hearts. Brownie Girl Scout Troop 5902 generously donated a portion of their cookie sales to FACE “to help save the animals,” said troop leader Page Donovan.  Everyone who enjoys delicious Girl Scout cookies ...

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FACE Featured in Giving Scene Magazine!

1 April 2011 - FACE appears on the home page of the on-line magazine Giving Scene with an article about our upcoming event, Bags & Baubles.  This magazine acknowledges the hard work and dedication that local San Diegans put into their community, especially for not-for-profit ...

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Small donations add up quickly!

Shop at Jimbo's with Reusable Bags to Help FACE

Every quarter, Jimbo’s…Naturally! selects a few organizations in their community to benefit from their “In the Bag” campaign.  When shoppers bring their reusable grocery bags, they earn one nickel per bag.  However, shoppers have the option to take a "wooden nickel" instead of a real ...

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Not Eligible for FACE Funds?

Your pet is very important to us, and we would like to help in any way possible. If your case does not qualify for financial assistance from the FACE Foundation, there are other charitable organizations that may be able to help.  Please download this document for a list of ...

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Local Marine Seeks Help to Save his Best Friend

Daisy, a sweet American Bulldog mix, needed surgery immediately. At only 1 year and 4 months, she is the heart that a local family revolves around. Her owner Sean, a San Diego native, is a Marine who has served multiple tours overseas. He returned from Iraq on December 17th, a week after his first ...

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Honor or memorialize a special pet on the beautiful Tree of Life Mural!

A BEAUTIFUL WAY TO HONOR YOUR PET!

Celebrate the unconditional love of your pets by honoring or memorializing them on our stunning 65 ft. Tree of Life mural. The mural is prominently located at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Sorrento Valley. You can have a beloved pet's name painted on a leaf on the Tree of Life for a ...

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Canine Cancer Walk a Success!

One in four dogs over the age of two will pass away from cancer.  This alarming statistic caught the attention of our team here at FACE, and on Saturday, February 19th, we attended the first annual Canine Cancer Walk at Walnut Grove Park in San Marcos.  The funds raised will benefit the ...

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*FACE Statistics*

Since the FACE Foundation started in 2006, we have received many generous donations from numerous thoughtful people.  With all of the money that we raised, we saved animals who would have otherwise been put to sleep due to their owners' financial hardships.  FACE has been providing ...

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Maranda Phillips: Helping to Save the Lives of Animals One Bottle at a Time

An Amazing Young Girl Helps Save the Lives of Family Pets in San Diego

The average twelve year old might be caught spending their free time surfing the web, watching movies with friends, or spending their days in the sun, but Maranda Phillips is not your average twelve year old. Maranda, a resident of Rancho Santa Fe, chooses to utilize her spare time to help save ...

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E-Cards Are The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Searching for the perfect gift?  Then look no further than our new e-cards.  Show someone you care about them (and animals) by making a donation to FACE in their name.  In return, they'll receive a beautiful electronic card with a picture of one of the animals we've saved, along with ...

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FACE is pleased to announce our Save-a-Life program

The "Save-a-Life" Program is a collective effort between a veterinary clinic and FACE that has already proven to generate significant funding to help pets in need. Working in collaboration with FACE, participating veterinary hospitals take an active role in raising money to save lives. A percentage ...

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FACE featured on Channel 8 news! "Saving Sitka"

Meet Sitka... Sitka is a 6 year old lab mix who received life saving surgery thanks to the FACE Foundation. His story was featured on CBS NewsSitka's owner Mark is currently homeless. He lost his job in May of this year and went from making $90,000 per year to living on food stamps. Sitka means ...

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FACE Raises Funds for Life Saving Care

Stitch, an adorable 4 lb. 3-year-old Chihuahua got away from his owner De Anna and was struck by a car. He suffered head trauma and multiple pelvic fractures. For such a tiny dog being hit by a car almost ended his life, but Stitch is a little fighter and after two nights in the ...

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NEWS STORY HIGHLIGHTS GROWING NEED FOR HELP

A recent news story on FACE describes the growing demand for help and our 'staggering' need for donor support. The Sept. 24 story appeared in the Rancho Santa Fe Review, the Carmel Valley News and the Del Mar Village Voice. The story also highlights our many success stories. ...

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Helen Kaye with her beloved cat, Mephy.

Donations made to FACE in memory of local animal lover

FACE would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the family and friends of Helen Kaye Parker, a FACE supporter who recently passed away. In lieu of flowers, Helen Kaye's family suggested loved ones make a contribution to the FACE Foundation. This generous gesture was made in honor of Helen ...

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Girl Scouts Donate Cookie Money to FACE

The generous members of Girl Scout Troop 4065 decided to share some of the proceeds of their cookie sale with the FACE Foundation. The Brownies visited Veterinary Specialty Hospital this month for a tour. After learning about FACE, they decided to help out by making an $82 donation (equal to ...

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FACE Featured on CBS News

On November 30, the FACE Foundation received a frantic call from Deanna Lee.  Her cat, Coco,  swallowed part of a Christmas ornament.  Not just a family pet, Coco was the best friend and confidante of Lee's 7-year-old autistic son.  The heartfelt story was picked up by ...

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Lil Mama after surgery. Photo: John Gastaldo

UNION TRIBUNE HIGHLIGHTS THE WORK OF THE FACE FOUNDATION

On Aug. 8, 2009, the San Diego Union Tribune featured an article on FACE, highlighting our support and dedication to helping animals in need. Originally appearing in the North County section, then re-run in East County on Aug. 20, the article follows the story of Lil Mama, a 4-month-old Lab with a ...

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TAZ AND ROCKY FEATURED ON FOX 5 MORNING NEWS

FACE featured on Fox5 Morning Show.  Click here to watch two of our FACE cases Taz and Rocky, along with lots of other adorable bulldogs. They're back in the game and warming up for the Running of the Bulldogs event on August 8th. Please join us with your furry friends for a fun filled ...

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FACE MAKES NEWS IN SAN DIEGO PETS MAGAZINE

In their July - August issue, San Diego Pets Magazine published a full page article about FACE - showcasing a few of our many success stories and explaining our need for new donors to keep up our good work! The article explains that the increased awareness of FACE has created an influx of ...

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Larry and Louise Giblin with Morgen, Coconut, and Elyse Photo by: Bob Stefanko

COCONUT'S STORY FEATURED IN RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE

The February 2009 issue of Ranch and Coast Magazine featured one of FACE's success stories. When Coconut, a 2-year-old Sheltie broke her leg, the Giblins rushed her to their vet. They assumed the vet would be able to put a cast on Coconut's leg, and that would be that. However, they soon discovered ...

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“Real Kill” Rat Poison Especially Dangerous for Pets

All brands of rat poison are harmful when ingested by pets, but pet-owners should be particularly cautious with a brand of poison called “Real Kill.”   “Real Kill” is especially dangerous because there is no known antidote for pets that have ingested the product. Usually, pets who have ...

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Keep Your Pet Safe this Thanksgiving

Friends, family and feasts - the main ingredients for holiday fun can actually result in distress for your pets. Not only can too many table scraps set furry tummies a-rumble, but many animals get anxious at the change in household routine.  Visit our Top Pet Health Issues page to learn ...

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FACE Foundation's 2010 HOWL-O-WEEN Canine Carnival!

Grab your family and your dog and woof on down to the FACE Foundation's HOWL-O-WEEN Canine Carnival to celebrate Halloween this SATURDAY! When: Saturday, October 30th, 2010 11:00AM-3:00PM Where: Solana Beach Beachwalk, 437 South Highway 101  ****************    FREE ...

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Shadow Adams and her owner Will.

FACE Booth at Cardiff Dog Days of Summer Was a Hit

The sun may have been hiding but the pooches were still on parade this Saturday, August 14th at the Dog Days of Summer in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.  The FACE Foundation had a booth at this dog-themed street fair where thousands of pets and their owners attended to have a tail-wagging good ...

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Tree of Life Mural Unveiling Was a Tail Wagging Success!

Tails were wagging as over 130 animal lovers and their furry companions attended the special dedication on July 18th in support of the human animal bond. The 65 foot mural was unveiled at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Sorrento Valley which was accompanied by live music, food and beverages, a ...

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Yappy Hour is a Success!

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"Cats' House Benefit" a Big Success!

FACE is pleased to announce that our "Cats’ House Benefit" was a HUGE success! Hundreds of people showed up to support FACE and get a behind-the-scenes peek at Bob Walker and Frances Mooney’s world-famous cat cottage.   Cats’ House visitors got the rare chance to meet the creative minds ...

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Thumper prepares for the beach-themed costume contest.

PIRATE TAKES THE BOOTY AT DOG DAY AFTERNOON

Thumper, a Chihuahua-terrier mix, was top dog at the inaugural Dog Day Afternoon held in Solana Beach on Aug. 22. Nabbing first place in our costume contest, he walked away with a $50 gift card from Muttropolis as well as the hearts of all the ladies. Aargh! Thumper was just one of the winners ...

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