The Foundation for Animal Care and Education

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Together we can end pet loss due to financial hardship.

Our mission is to end euthanasia due to financial hardship.

FACE (Foundation for Animal Care and Education) provides financial support to low-income families, senior citizens, veterans, military families, people experiencing homelessness, students, disabled individuals, and hard-working families who have exhausted all other options and are at risk of losing their beloved pet.

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Saving Pets & Helping Families

4,943

Lives Saved

Our partnership with world class vets has allowed us to save the lives of 4,943 pets and counting!

Happy Outcomes

Heartfelt Stories

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, FACE has granted over $11,895,264 since 2007 to help pets in need of life-saving veterinary care.

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Featured Fundraisers

Pelvic Fracture & Dislocations

After a sudden accident left two-year-old Murphy with a fractured pelvis and dislocated hips, she now needs urgent surgery her mom can't afford...

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Severe Pyometra Case

Birdie, a loyal 14-year-old companion, suddenly became critically ill, and her dad was faced with an impossible choice. With a surgery standing between her and survival...

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Life-Threatening Blockage

6-month-old Echo, adopted from the San Diego Humane Society, was the "missing puzzle piece" her family had been searching for. But Echo’s world of puppy wiggles...

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Upcoming Events

May 6th, 2026

San Diego

The Killer Dueling Pianos

Fairbanks Ranch Clubhouse

The all-volunteer Rancho Santa Fe Tea3 Foundation is hosting a FUNdraiser to benefit FACE on May 6th! Get ready for an amazing show put on by “THE KIL...

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