Patches, an adorable 9-year-old Dachshund, developed a tumor on the top of her head that grew aggressively until it began to press on her brain and eyes. Veterinarians knew that they needed to remove a large portion of her skull to treat her. Patches needed a...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recently issued an animal drug safety communication about the potential neurological side effects of a class of flea and tick medication known as isoxazoline. FDA-approved isoxazoline drugs go by the brand names Bravecto, Credelio, Nexgard, and Simparica. Isoxazolines are...
The last full week of September has been designated as Deaf Dog Awareness Week. This is a great time to remember all the special needs dogs and cats that are awaiting adoption at your local animal shelter or rescue group. Thinking about adopting a deaf dog? The...
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs announced new legislation banning the use of electronic training collars for dogs and cats. These devices, commonly called shock collars or e-collars, send an electronic pulse to your pet, with the idea of correcting unwanted behaviors. Animal...
The many large wildfires in California are having a devastating impact on people and their pets. But what about the homeless animals in the path of the fires? Many of these shelter animals are being evacuated from fire zones and are being brought to shelters in...
Thinking about adding a new dog, cat, rabbit, or other companion animal to your family? Mark your calendar for the annual Clear the Shelters Day on Saturday August 18, 2018. Many local shelters will be waiving adoption fees on this day. Be sure to check with...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced that they are investigating a possible link between certain kinds of dog food and a canine heart condition called dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). In DCM, the chambers of the heart become enlarged, causing the heart to weaken and...
Wishing all of our friends a happy and safe July 4th holiday! Image: Fourth of July by Jesse Michael Nix on Flickr. ...
The warm weather means that kitten season is here! Kitten season is the time of year when unaltered cats allowed to roam outside will mate and produce litters of kittens. Sadly, many of these homeless kittens (and their moms) will end up in animal shelters. This...
According to American Humane, Be Kind to Animals Week is the oldest commemorative week in U.S. history! What better way to celebrate this important humane awareness event than with these easy ways to show your kindness to all animals? Adopt a homeless pet from an...
A tabby cat named Pepper was on her way to China with her owner when she escaped her carrier during check in at JFK Airport in New York. Unable to catch her, Pepper’s owner took her flight without her beloved cat. Pepper spent a week loose...
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is observed each year on April 30th. This special day was created as a way to raise awareness about the many thousands of homeless pets that are waiting to get adopted from animal shelters and rescue groups around the country. Consider opening...
A Yarmouth, Massachusetts Police Department K-9 named Nero was shot when he accompanied his human partner Sgt. Sean Gannon on a call to serve an arrest warrant. Sadly, Sgt. Gannon was also shot and died from his injuries. Nero, a Belgian Malinois, was taken to Cape...
A recent blog post by the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) highlights the leading role that cities and counties across the U.S. are taking to ban puppy mills—despite opposition at the state and federal levels. While many local jurisdictions are banning the sale of pet store...
Last month, San Diego resident Sean noticed a small, green-eyed tabby cat visiting outside of his apartment. She continued to stop by, and the two formed a friendship. Sean soon found out that Cleo had been abandoned and was not able to return to her...
A life-long animal lover, Diana Stone has been supporting FACE since day one. That means her volunteerism has spanned over 10 YEARS! From actively participating in all events, to donating beautiful items to our annual Bags & Baubles silent auction fundraiser, Diana is always seeking ways to...
It’s a fact, Americans love to pamper their pets! We shower our pets with toys and treats on Christmas and their birthdays (or “gotcha” days), but did you know that Valentine’s Day is a big pet spending holiday too? A recent article in Pets+ Magazine reports...
A recent article in The New York Times highlights some amazing work being done by dedicated California animal advocates. Many pet cats fled their homes during the devastating wildfires that swept through Sonoma County. Quite a few of these cats remain missing. A woman named Jennifer Petruska...
If it’s January, it must be time for a little fun pet news from the folks at rover.com. Yes, they announced the most popular male and female dog names for 2017! Here are the names that Rover found to be most popular, after analyzing their client...
Search and rescue dogs are on the front lines as first responders race to find survivors of the recent mudslides in Montecito, California. The Los Angeles Times reports that there are 8 search and rescue dogs working with their handlers in the search for victims, with...
With the growing popularity of brachycephalic (short-nosed) dog breeds like French Bulldogs and Pugs, veterinarians are increasingly concerned about the health and well-being of these dogs. Many short-muzzled dogs suffer from a condition called BOAS (brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome). Symptoms include respiratory noise, narrowed nostrils, gastrointestinal...