This handsome kitty is Billy, a 4-year-old cat who needed urgent veterinary treatment for a life-threatening urinary blockage. Billy's dad is a single, full-time student who also works construction jobs to help make ends meet. He did not have the funds to fully afford Billy's needed...
8-year-old Bubba was recently adopted by his new mom after his previous family was unable to care for him any longer. Unfortunately, he had severe periodontal disease and needed surgery for multiple tooth extractions. Bubba's mom is on disability and had already spent as much as...
This adorable guy is an 8-year-old American Bulldog named Roscoe! Roscoe was diagnosed with a type of cancer known as a heart-base tumor. He needed radiation therapy, a treatment option that would give him the best prognosis. Roscoe's mom had used her existing resources on diagnostics,...
This handsome kitty is Marston! Marston was diagnosed with a life-threatening urinary blockage after showing signs of distress and trouble urinating. He needed emergency perineal urethrostomy (PU) surgery to treat his urgent problem. Marston's dad had his job hours reduced during Covid and was trying his...
Kevin was adopted by his "furever" family after being found all alone in an abandoned house. When Kevin was diagnosed with a urethral obstruction that required urgent surgery, his family could not cover the full cost of his life-saving treatment. With the help of a FACE grant...
This adorable pup is Henna! Over the holidays, Henna began to have trouble walking. She made several emergency trips to the vet and spent 3 days at the hospital. It was determined that poor Henna was suffering from intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), a degenerative spinal condition...
This happy little guy is Oliver, an 11-year-old Shorkie (Shih Tzu-Yorkie mix). Oliver's dad noticed a lump in his pelvic area and took him to the vet, where he was diagnosed with a perineal hernia. Poor Ollie needed surgery to fix this serious problem. His dad...
Warmest holiday wishes to all our friends, from Success Stories Chance, Luna, Solomon, Jorge, and Fonzi...
Boe is a 4-year-old Chihuahua who got into a good bit of trouble recently. He escaped his yard by digging under the fence and then had a rough encounter with a coyote. Boe sustained a serious leg injury that required amputation. His family was unable to...
Don't let the name fool you--Doom is a sweet and playful 3-year-old cat who had a serious health problem recently. His mom took him to the vet after she noticed that he was struggling to go in the litter box. Doom was diagnosed with obstipation, a...
Recently we received a wonderful letter from a FACE grantee and in the spirit of Thanksgiving, thought it might be a good time to share the kind words of Lucy's owner. “When FACE Foundation saved the life of my dog they also saved mine.” “My dog, Lucy,...
This handsome fellow is a 2-year-old Pit Bull Terrier named Petey. Petey was bitten by a rattlesnake when out for a walk recently. Rattlesnake bites can be life-threatening emergencies for dogs. Unfortunately, Petey's dad was laid off during the pandemic and was unable to pay for...
This little bundle of fur is Alaska! He's an energetic 2-month-old kitten who unfortunately was accidentally stepped on and suffered a broken femur, not an uncommon mishap in small kittens and puppies. Alaska's dad had lost his job and was living on unemployment benefits at the...
This cute pup is a 7-year-old Shih Tzu named Knuckles! Knuckles had been experiencing weakness in his hind legs and was also acting less energetic than usual. He got some pain meds from his family vet but unfortunately, a few days later he was dragging his...
FACE Foundation has been saving the lives of pets facing economic euthanasia since 2006. As we celebrate our 15th year, we recognize that the need for FACE's services is even greater now as families experience financial uncertainty due to the health crisis. Thank you to all of...
This little cutie is Chica! Chica is a senior Chihuahua mix who was suffering from advanced gum disease that caused her quite a bit of pain. Chica needed multiple tooth extractions to relieve her pain and allow her to eat comfortably. Chica's loving mom is on...
Cute little Ruby is a one year old Chihuahua-Poodle mix. Recently, Ruby lost her appetite and began to vomit. A vet visit revealed that poor Ruby had a piece of chewed bone lodged at the base of her esophagus. Ruby needed emergency surgery to remove it...
Cute little Milbert is a two year old Dachshund who got into a bit of trouble recently when he ingested some feminine products and got an intestinal blockage. Milbert needed life-saving emergency surgery, but his mom only just recently found a new job after being unemployed...
Twelve year old Justin is the beloved pet in a San Diego military family. He began to experience severe pain while walking and his veterinarian diagnosed him with intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), a degenerative spinal condition requiring immediate surgery to relieve his pain. Justin's family could...
2020 was a difficult year for all of us. For the 344 families helped by FACE grants last year, the hardships were compounded by their pets’ life-threatening veterinary emergencies. Many of our grantees saw changes to their financial situations during the height of the pandemic. When...
This little cutie is Chucha! Chucha was diagnosed with pyometra, a serious and life-threatening infection of the uterus. Chucha needed emergency surgery, but her parents had their work hours reduced due to the Covid pandemic and were unable to afford the full cost of her life-saving...