Rocky is the beloved dog of a family that has had some financial ups and downs due to medical bills from a cycling hit and run accident, followed by COVID-19 related layoffs. When Rocky developed the serious spinal disorder intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), Rocky's family could...
This sweet kitty is Lucy, pictured with her best friend Mikey! Lucy recently fell ill, she was lethargic and unable to hold down food. The veterinary team at VCA California Veterinary Specialists in Murrieta, CA found that Lucy swallowed a foreign object and had to...
This fashionable little pup is 10 month old Moosh! Moosh’s “mom” had been working in the hospitality industry, but when events started being canceled due to the COVID-19 health crisis, she was laid off from her job. It’s never a good time for a pet to...
Cute little Theo is a rescue pup living with a single mom who is both working and studying for a degree. While she works hard to provide for her family, Theo's mom wasn't prepared for his recent veterinary emergency. Theo began urinating blood and his vet...
Poor little Lei Lei was just 13 months old when she swallowed a coin that got stuck in her stomach. Lei Lei needed emergency surgery to remove this foreign body obstruction. Lei Lei's family could not afford the full cost of the surgery and reached out...
This cute little pup, posing with his human sibling Mia in his cone of shame, is Lucky! Poor Lucky was hit by a car and broke his leg. His family could not afford the full cost of his surgery and began to work on raising the...
How adorable is Harvey?! This cute 7 year old pup started experiencing weakness in his back legs. An exam at San Diego's Veterinary Speciality Hospital showed that Harvey was suffering from a herniated disc and needed spinal surgery. "The cost was way beyond what we could afford,"...
Poor little Snuggles had a rough start in life. His mom Debra found him living on the streets. Snuggles had a mangled leg and his veterinarian suspected that it was due to either a birth defect or a very early injury. Snuggles needed a limb amputation...
We are celebrating a milestone, our 2,500th life saved! Meet Charlie, an adorable 5 year old Terrier mix. Recently, Charlie began to show signs of illness. Her family brought her to the vet where she was diagnosed with pyometra, a life-threatening infection of the uterus in...
Diabetes is a health issue that can affect dogs and cats as well as us humans. Did you know that 1 in 300 dogs and 1 in 230 cats in the U.S. have diabetes? November is Pet Diabetes Month, the perfect time to find out if...
This adorable furball posing with his equally adorable human family is Fenway! Fenway got into a little trouble recently when he swallowed one of his human sister's toys. He needed emergency surgery to remove the obstruction. With the help of a FACE grant, our friends at the...
This adorable pup is Coco, pictured here with his very best friend! Recently, Coco had a bad landing when he jumped off the bed and broke his leg. Coco's family was devastated when they heard that the cost of surgery to repair his leg was more than...
This handsome fellow got into a bit of trouble recently when he got outside and was hit by a car. Poor Tater suffered a broken leg and dislocated foot. His mom needed a little financial help when the vet told her that Tater required surgery. With help...
This adorable Golden Retriever is Charlie, a much-loved military family pet. Charlie got into some trouble recently and swallowed a razor. His vets at the Pet Emergency and Specialty Center in La Mesa, CA told Charlie's parents that he needed emergency surgery. Charlie's parents began to...
This beautiful cat is Abel! Abel was suffering from a urinary blockage and had to go to the vet for treatment. Sadly, he became re-obstruced within 24 hours and needed a perineal urethrostomy (a surgery that permanently opens up the urethra in cats prone to...
This handsome fellow is a 9 month old Siberian Husky pup named Zeus. Zeus and his human dad were unfortunately involved in a car accident recently. The car was totaled but luckily Zeus's dad was unhurt. Zeus initially seemed fine too, although he was tossed about...
Happy Memorial Day from success story Harlow and all of us at the FACE Foundation! Hoping all of our friends have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend...
Poor little Thor is a 7 month old Yorkie who suffered a fall while home alone one day and fractured two of his delicate legs. Thor’s parents were desperate to come up with the funds for the surgery needed to repair his legs. They began a...
April 11th is National Pet Day, a great time to celebrate our pets...
This sweet pup enjoying a seaside adventure is a 9 year old Corgi named Goober. Goober loves a good meal, so his mom was concerned when he suddenly stopped eating. Our friends at Morena Pet Hospital discovered that Goober had a foreign object lodged in his...
[caption id="attachment_3975" align="alignnone" width="420"] Evie[/caption] Today is National Puppy Day! In honor of this important holiday, we are sharing just a few pictures of the many adorable puppies that FACE and our veterinary partners have helped save in the past few months. Enjoy the cuteness! [caption id="attachment_3977" align="alignnone" width="420"]...