Sake is a beautiful black and white Persian cat, rescued 10 years ago by his mom, a nurse, and his two human siblings.  Sake also happens to be FACE’s 3,000^th life saved!

Recently, this beloved family pet developed bladder stones which turned into a life-threatening urinary obstruction.  Sake was treated by The Veterinary Emergency Group in Encinitas, CA but unfortunately, he became blocked again.

Sake needed a life-saving operation to remove his bladder stones.  Sake’s mom Pippi was unable to afford the full cost of his critical surgery.  Thanks to a FACE grant, he was able to get the surgery he needed and is now back at home recovering with his family.

“Pippi puts her life on the line every day for her fellow San Diegans. We were so happy to ‘pay it forward’ by giving her beloved Sake the help he needed,” says Danae Davis, Executive Director of the FACE Foundation.

Sake’s mom notes, “It is hard to lose a family member or pet, but even more crushing when it’s not time to lose them – that is the hardest thing to accept, especially when you feel it is your fault for not being able to afford it. That would be a loss of a family member – he brings us so much joy every day. We look forward to seeing him every day.”

As we celebrate this happy milestone, FACE would like to thank our generous supporters and veterinary partners for helping us save pets like Sake!

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