14 Feb Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine's Day from Success Story Teddy and all your friends at FACE! ...
24 Jan USPS Issues New Pets “Love” Stamps
Just in time for Valentine’s Day and wedding season, the US Postal Service has released cute kitten and puppy forever stamps in its popular Love series. The new stamps were introduced at the Austin Pets Alive! animal shelter, along with some pets that were available for...
17 Jan Canadian Vets Test New Cancer Treatment on Tumors in Dogs
Researchers at the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College have been working with dogs suffering from thyroid cancer in a clinical trial for a new high-tech cancer treatment. This treatment, called “search and destroy,” is a targeted, non-surgical therapy that uses nanotechnology and lasers to locate...
05 Jan Pets and Wildfires: Analysis of the Impact of Colorado’s Marshall Fire on Pets
The University of Colorado’s Natural Hazards Center has produced a report analyzing the impact of wildfire on pets and their owners. The Marshall Fire occurred in Boulder County, Colorado in late December 2021. It destroyed over 1,000 homes and more than 1,000 pets were estimated to...
03 Jan Meet FACE Success Story Tucker!
Tucker is a sweet 11-year-old rescue dog. This past summer he was undergoing chemotherapy for lymphoma when he accidentally ingested a foreign body that got stuck in his gastrointestinal tract. Poor Tucker needed emergency veterinary care to remove the obstruction, but the cost of his chemotherapy...
27 Dec Cold Weather Pet Safety Tips from the AVMA
With frigid cold weather across much of the US this week, now is a good time for some reminders on how to keep your companion animals safe when the temperatures drop. The American Veterinary Medical Association has compiled a list of pet winter safety tips....
22 Dec Happy Holidays!
Warmest wishes for a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season from Success Stories Baby and Oliver...
16 Dec New Documentary Looks at the Homeless Pet Issue in the American South
FREE PUPPIES! is the title of a new documentary film that follows a dedicated group of people who work to rescue and rehome the many stray dogs in the American South. The reasons for the large numbers of homeless pets in the South are complex, as...
14 Dec Rising Pet Food Costs Put Strain on European Pet Owners
High rates of inflation and increased pet food and supply prices are impacting pets and their owners across Europe and the UK. According to an article on the Pet Food Industry website, the cost of caring for dogs, cats, and other companion animals is leading to...
08 Dec Meet FACE Success Story Buddy
This sweet guy is Buddy! Poor Buddy was bitten in the face by a rattlesnake recently. His mom was unable to afford the cost of the emergency treatment required to stabilize her beloved dog. She applied for a FACE grant and we were able to help...
06 Dec Top Dog and Cat Names for 2022
Each year the pet care website Rover releases lists of the most popular dog and cat names in their customer databases, which contain the names of over 1 million US pets. Here are the most popular names for 2022! Boy Dogs Max Charlie Cooper Milo Buddy Rocky Bear Teddy Duke Leo Girl Dogs Luna Bella Daisy Lucy Lily Zoe Lola Sadie Bailey Stella Boy Cats Oliver Milo Leo Charlie Max Loki Simba Jack Ollie Jasper Girl Cats Luna Lily Bella Lucy Nala Callie Kitty Cleo Willow Chloe Some trending dog names...
01 Dec 60 Minutes Looks at the Friendliness of Dogs
In a recent 60 Minutes segment, Anderson Cooper talked to several experts on the behavior and genetics of dogs and wolves to discover why dogs are so friendly, and why the evolution of dogs can be called the "survival of the friendliest!" The experts say that...
24 Nov Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from Success Story Milo and all your friends at FACE! ...
17 Nov A Guide to Pain in Pets
The Animal Emergency Care veterinary hospital in Bellingham, WA has created an informative guide to help pet owners understand the different categories of pain their animals can experience. You can read the full article on their blog, here’s a quick overview. Acute Pain: A noticeable response to...
15 Nov Meet FACE Success Story Theo
How adorable is little Theo? Theo is a 9-year-old dog who has been struggling with vision problems and eye discomfort. His vet diagnosed him with cataracts, glaucoma, and other eye problems that were taking a severe toll on his quality of life. Theo's treatment was costly and...
10 Nov “Veterinary Deserts” Impact Urban Pet Owners
You may have heard the term “food deserts” to describe low-income urban areas that lack access to supermarkets and other sources of fresh, healthy food. These areas are often “veterinary deserts” too. Veterinary deserts are lower-income city neighborhoods that have fewer veterinary clinics than affluent neighborhoods....
08 Nov Virtual Reality Dog Helps People Understand Canine Behavior
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have created a virtual reality Labrador Retriever in a pilot program called DAVE (Dog Assisted Virtual Environment). They hope this new program can teach people how to spot and interpret canine behaviors such as aggression, so it can be used...
03 Nov November is National Senior Pet Month
This month is a good time to show appreciation for senior pets and those who adopt and care for them. Sharing your life with a senior pet can be rewarding, but there are some challenges. Here’s some excellent advice from the veterinary experts at the Indiana...
27 Oct Video: Dog Halloween Costume Dos and Don’ts
Thinking about dressing your dog up in a costume for Halloween this year? Before you do, make sure to check out these helpful tips on the dos and don'ts of Halloween costumes for dogs from the Dogtopia YouTube channel. The most important things to keep in...
20 Oct Pictures! FACE’s 11th Dog-Friendly Golf Tournament
On October 10th, FACE's friends and supporters (of both the 2 and 4-legged kind!) joined us for our annual golf fundraiser at San Diego's Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. Everyone had a great time playing golf, followed by dinner and an exciting charity auction, all to benefit...
13 Oct California Passes 6 New Animal Welfare Laws
Recently, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 6 animal welfare bills into law. The legislation covers a wide range of companion animal welfare issues. Here’s a summary of the new legislation. SB 879, the PET (Prohibiting Extraneous Testing) Act: Prohibits product toxicity testing on dogs and cats...