AUGUST 24 UPDATE: Thanks to the support of our animal-loving community and veterinary hospital partners, Hana was able to get the surgery she needed! You can still save lives like Hana's by donating today AUGUST 21: Hana has a life-threatening spinal injury and needs surgery to walk again....

Friend of FACE, Ruggable, has recently launched its People, Pets, & Planet philanthropy program, benefiting a number of charitable organizations doing good for the world. As part of their new Philanthropic Mission, Ruggable has committed to doubling their monthly donation to FACE, sponsoring life-saving care...

Board member Cini Robb recently dedicated a stone at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society Tribute Garden to longtime friend of FACE, Matthew Kuhlman. Matthew tragically passed away in May and is deeply missed. If you have been to a FACE event in the last few years...

Earlier this month, a group of veterinarians and animal advocates went on an ‘animaltarian’ mission to the Bahamas to provide essential supplies to local animal organizations. Their first stop was The Voiceless Dogs of the Bahamas (AKA Pawtcake Refuge), which transitions dogs off the streets...

Old dogs have something to wag about this summer, as The Grey Muzzle Organization announces the recipients of its annual grants, and pets at FACE Foundation are among the winners! FACE is one of 64 animal welfare groups chosen from 288 applicants to receive a grant...

UPDATE: Thanks to the support of our animal-loving community and our generous board of directors, #GivingTuesdayNow was our most successful Giving Tuesday yet! We are so grateful for your support. You can still save a life by donating today. Where Your Gift Goes Pets like Rocky and his...

In light of the state-wide Shelter in Place order announced by Governor Newsom on 3/19, FACE's office will be closed immediately and staff will be transitioning to working from home. We are still fully operational and committed to providing life-saving support to pets and families...

With the growing concern surrounding the COVID-19 virus, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has provided information and resources for pet owners. Check out this page to stay up to date on this evolving situation: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/covid-19 FACE’s life-saving programs are still operational. Please call or email...

We are happy to announce that we have been selected as a recipient of the Buffalo Exchange Tokens for Bags® program from January through June 2020. You can now donate to us just by shopping at Buffalo Exchange's Hillcrest location. Instead of a plastic bag, the Tokens for Bags® program offers every customer who makes a...

Thank you to all who donated to FACE & gave the gift of life this holiday season! All December long, gifts were matched by our Board President up to $100,000. Thanks to this generous gift, a $100 donation became $200, $500 became $1,000, and so on! About...

UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who supported our 2019 #GivingTuesday campaign! Thanks to your generous support, we surpassed our goal and raised just under $6,000 for our Community Outreach Program. FACE has joined forces with #GivingTuesday, a global giving movement that aims to transform communities by doing...

We recently hosted our 8th Invitational Dog-Friendly Golf Tournament on Monday, November 4th at the beautiful Lomas Santa Fe Country Club. Players, guests, and volunteers joined to celebrate our love of pets and raise funds for those in need. In total, we raised over $185,000...

FACE is celebrating a major milestone - 2,500 lives saved through our Save-A-Life Program! Charlie, an adorable 5-year-old terrier mix, is our 2,500th life saved and we couldn't think of a more deserving pup. Read Charlie's story here: Charlie came into Janine and Paul’s family when...

On Sunday September 29th, FACE held its 2nd Animaltarian Awards honoring our animal heroes: La Jolla Veterinary Hospital, Loving Hands Veterinary Services, and local TV personality & San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles Magazine Pet Columnist Sandie Lampe. Held at a beautiful oceanfront estate in La Jolla, the event...

Recently, a local senior named James and his buddy “Benjamin,” a 10-year-old Spaniel Mix, were heading to bed when Benjamin accidentally slipped and yelped in pain. By the next morning, he was dragging both of his legs and had trouble urinating – something was seriously...

On Wednesday, August 7, 2019, SKY Facial Plastic Surgery hosted its 5 year anniversary event. Guests enjoyed sips & bites while talking to SKY's expert staff about skincare. 100% of the money raised through their fabulous opportunity drawing went directly to FACE - raising a total...

The first half of 2019 has proven to be very successful here at FACE Foundation! From record-breaking numbers of lives saved to growing our community partnerships, we have already accomplished so much this year thanks to our generous supporters. Read our full 2019 Mid-Year Report...