A recent study published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior demonstrates the importance of environmental enrichment in the well-being of indoor cats. Indoor cats lead longer, safer and healthier lives than outdoor cats. But what about their emotional health? An indoor cat who does not experience...
With the recent announcement from Petco that the company would no longer be selling dog and cat treats manufactured in China, many pet owners are wondering what exactly are the dangers associated with Chinese-made pet treats? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Animal and Veterinary...
[caption id="attachment_1240" align="alignnone" width="238"] FACE Executive Director Brooke Haggerty and Wayne Pacelle, HSUS President & CEO[/caption] The FACE Foundation joins many other animal welfare organizations in California and around the country in celebrating the implementation of California’s Proposition 2. Prop 2, also known as Cage-Free California,...
New research from the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine has shown that autistic children who live with any kind of pet in the home are more assertive and social than autistic children with no pets. Gretchen Carlisle, a research fellow at the school’s Research...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRmoowIN8aY Derby, an adorable dog born with deformed front legs, was with a New Hampshire rescue organization called Peace and Paws when Tara Anderson fell in love with him and decided to foster Derby while he waited for his forever home. Derby was first outfitted with a...
With 2014 rapidly coming to a close, it's time to recap the most popular pet names of the year. Drumroll, please! Kittens: According to vetstreet.com, the most popular female kitten names are Bella, Luna, Lucy, Kitty, Elsa, Daisy, Lily, Callie, Lilly (note the spelling difference!) and Gracie. The...
The Morris Animal Foundation is seeking Golden Retrievers to participate in the first phase of a large-scale canine health study. The aim of the study is to track the health of Golden Retrievers over the course of their lifetimes in order to gain knowledge about...
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, did you know that there’s an easy way to donate to your favorite animal non-profit (like the FACE Foundation!) just by shopping online? Goodshop works with more than 5,000 stores to bring you great deals and coupons, and...
Dogs Trust Ireland has created a powerful public awareness campaign called “A Dog is for Life, Not Just for Christmas” that reminds people to stop and think before they get someone a dog as a Christmas present. The organization reports that they get an alarming...
A study of the feline genome is providing new insights into how and why cats became domesticated. Compared to dogs, cat domestication is a relatively recent occurrence (30,000 years for dogs vs. 9,000 for cats), but researchers can still find signs of domestication in their...
A barking good time was had by all of the dogs--and their people--at the FACE Foundation's 3rd Invitational Dog Friendly Golf Tournament! This year's tournament was held on November 3, 2014 at San Diego's Lomas Santa Fe Country Club. All proceeds from this event benefit...
[caption id="attachment_1127" align="alignnone" width="300"] Image from Top Dog: The Story of Marine Hero Lucca, by Maria Goodavage (Dutton/Penguin)[/caption] As we salute our military heroes this Veterans Day, FACE would like to recognize the amazing contributions military dogs have made over the years. Here are just a...
[caption id="attachment_1109" align="alignnone" width="225"] FACE Executive Director Brooke Haggerty with Success Story Loki[/caption] FACE Executive Director Brooke Haggerty was recently a guest on Animals Today Radio with Dr. Lori Kirshner. Animals Today, a project of Advancing the Interests of Animals, is broadcast in major cities such...
Already popular in Japan, the cat café phenomenon has now reached America, as the nation's first cat café celebrated its grand opening in Oakland, California on October 25, 2014. Cat Town Café, an independent non-profit partnering with Oakland Animal Services, hopes that this exciting venture...
Yesterday it was announced that Dallas nurse Nina Pham’s beloved dog Bentley tested negative for the Ebola virus. Bentley had been placed in quarantine when Nina contracted Ebola. This good news is tempered by the earlier story of a Spanish nurse’s dog being euthanized when...
California Governor Jerry Brown signed two important animal welfare bills into law during the 2014 legislative session! They are Assembly Bills 1809 and 1810. A.B. 1809 requires that dogs or puppies brought into the state for the purpose of resale or change of ownership must have...
FACE Foundation's 3rd Invitational Dog-Friendly Golf Tournament is coming soon! Join us and VIP guest Fred Lynn on Monday, November 3, 2014 at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club in Solana Beach. Bring your dog and enjoy a fun day of golf, plus dinner and a...
Recent reforms by the IRS have made it easier for small non-profits to apply for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Previously, new charities had to fill out the 26 page IRS Form 1023, and provide detailed documentation on their operations and activities. Now, smaller charities can fill...
Representative Katherine Clark (D-MA) and Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) recently introduced H.R. 5267, the Pet and Women Safety Act of 2014, in Congress. The official title of the Act is “To protect the pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence.” According...
FACE Grant Coordinator Danae Davis had a great time today at FACE's Humane Education talk at Lincoln Acres Library in National City! Today's topic was Staying Safe & Smart Around Dogs and Recognizing Animal Communication. As you can see, the kids had a great time...