Sweet Sheltie Lillie was in training to be a service dog for her dad when she suddenly developed painful bladder stones. Because Lillie’s mom had been laid off due to Covid, the family was on a shoestring budget and needed assistance to pay for Lillie’s...
Gorgeous green-eyed Snickers was showing signs of discomfort and he was straining to urinate. His family became concerned when he stopped using his litterbox, so they took him to the veterinarian where he was diagnosed with a urinary obstruction. Unfortunately, his mom and dad were...
Three-year-old Kona, a Lhasa Apso/Shih Tzu mix, loves her toys! Unfortunately, she became a little too excited when her parents brought home a new stuffed animal and she accidentally swallowed it. Kona’s mom and her dad, a postal handler, needed help paying for the surgery...
Meet Carti! This adorable rescued mini poodle had a leg fracture and needed surgery ASAP, but his parents spent all they had on his lab work and x-rays, and just couldn't afford the cost of his emergency surgery. With the help of our generous donors...
Meet Marston! After showing signs of pain and having trouble urinating, nine-year-old Marston was rushed to the vet. He was diagnosed with a urinary blockage and needed an emergency PU surgery to relieve his pain. Marston's dad was trying everything he could to afford the surgery...
What's better than a cat named Duke? How about a kitten named Duke! This sweet baby had a rough start at life and was found as a stray. Duke's new, loving mom took him in, cared for him, and had him checked by a veterinarian where...
Roscoe is an eight-year-old American Bulldog who was diagnosed with a heart-based mass and needed radiation therapy. He was fortunate to have a good prognosis as long as he received treatment. Roscoe’s mom is an attorney who had spent most of 2020/2021 doing pro bono work...
This little guy was found stranded, living all alone in an abandoned house. His loving (and witty) family adopted him and named him Kevin. Recently Kevin developed a urethral obstruction which needed immediate surgery. His parents didn’t know what to do – both of their jobs...
Meet grantee, Henna! Over Christmas weekend, Henna started having trouble walking and showing other signs of Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD). After many emergency vet visits and 3 days at the hospital, it was determined that Henna needed surgery. At risk of paralyzation, Henna needed help ASAP...
Ike is a nine-year-old Golden Retriever mix who benefited from Petco Love’s life-saving investment in FACE. When Ike was diagnosed with a mast cell tumor, his dad was devastated. He was experiencing homelessness and was dependent on friends for housing for both himself and Ike. Unfortunately, what...
Sweet eleven-year-old Oliver is a Shih Tzu / Yorkie mix who his dad lovingly calls his “Shorkie.” When Ollie developed a noticeable lump near his pelvis, his dad knew he needed to get him to the veterinarian. Ollie was diagnosed with a perineal hernia and...
FACE grantees are all special and have unique stories. However, Sweetpea has a very unique story that led her to FACE. Born in Kenya, four-year-old Sweetpea’s caregivers unfortunately passed away. Several years previous to their passing, their adult daughter had moved to the United States where...
Spunky 6-year-old Sierra Squirrel was in urgent need of surgery when a mass was discovered on one of her kidneys. The mass had caused her left kidney to enlarge & would need to be removed for her to live. Her "mom" was devastated to hear that...
Boe is a sweet 4-year-old Chihuahua that is adored by his family. Unfortunately, Boe dug through his fence one day and had an altercation with a coyote. He sustained a serious injury to his leg and needed to get it amputated. His family just couldn’t...
Luna was found lost, wandering the streets earlier this year. She was adopted by her "dad" quickly after and they have become fast friends. Luna has a sad past - she had clearly been abused, with scars all over her body. Based off the calluses on...
Meet Shadow! This young 1.5-year-old pup has had a rough year – he had emergency spinal surgery in early 2021, and last month he lost all sensation in his legs. He needed another emergency surgery to be able to walk again. Shadow’s “mom” is a military...
Juanita is a sweet little Chihuahua who was rescued last year and has since become a beloved fixture of her family. Unfortunately her "mom" had recently come upon some very hard times - she lost her husband and had to stop working to take care...
"Doom is not ready to cross the rainbow bridge, and I am committed to getting him back to health." Doom is an alert and playful 3-year old kitty who ended up in the hospital when his "mom" noticed he was struggling in the litterbox. After a...
"When FACE Foundation saved the life of my dog they also saved mine." "My dog, Lucy, is not only my pet, but also my companion, roommate, watchdog, antidepressant and love. Lucy is full of energy and a little too overconfident. Consequently, she fractured her leg when...
This handsome three-year-old kitty is Ray! Ray and his family sought assistance from FACE when poor Ray was diagnosed with having a urinary obstruction. Ray’s mom is a single parent who has very little financial support and had no way of paying for his emergency...
Meet Mina! This cute little pup ended up with a fractured leg after accidentally falling off the bed. Mina’s family live on a fixed income and her “dad” struggles with his own health issues. They couldn’t afford any more medical bills and had no idea...