Eleven-year-old Kona is a wonderful family companion! Her family recently moved from Michigan to California because her “dad” was accepted into grad school. As dad studied to become a speech therapist, Kona’s “mom” recently started working again. This was the first time she's worked since...
Simon was brought into VCA Animal Specialty Group with a urinary obstruction. His family couldn't afford the cost of the treatment and were faced with the unthinkable decision of surrendering Simon to the shelter or putting him to sleep. Desperate for help, Simon’s "mom" researched...
Oliver was adopted 8 months ago and has provided his “mom” with unconditional love and friendship ever since. Recently, his mom noticed Oliver struggling to walk… She took him to Veterinary Specialty Hospital in San Marcos, where he was diagnosed with intervertebral disc herniation or...
Meet Chucha! This sweet girl was suffering from pyometra, a severe infection of the uterus. She needed emergency surgery to save her life. Chucha’s parents had both had their work hours reduced to part-time due to COVID cutbacks and had spent what little funds they...
This 9-year-old cocker spaniel, poodle, and chihuahua mix is Sadie Rose and she is as cute as they come! Sadie Rose’s “mom” adopted her as an emotional support animal after experiencing three sudden and tragic deaths in her family. Having been together only...
Kitten is 6 years old but as his name implies, he's still a kitten at heart! Thanks to Life Sponsor Mcristals, FACE was able to help this precious boy when he need emergency care. Kitten was diagnosed with a urinary blockage, a painful and life-threatening...
Roxy is a 4-year-old maltipoo who recently fractured her hind leg. Due to the severity of the break, the fracture location, and the trauma she suffered, the veterinarians at Veterinary Specialty Hospital, San Marcos, determined that she needed a leg amputation. Roxy’s mom was devastated,...
This gorgeous bunny is Treasure Trove! He is 5 year old Rex bunny who needed emergency surgery to repair a severe wound. As a disabled senior living on a fixed income, Treasure's "mom" had no idea how she would be able to come up...
Say hello to Luna! Luna is an exuberant, two-year-old, Border Collie who recently got hurt after an altercation occurred with another dog on a walk. She suffered major wounds and a severe fracture that required immediate care. Her family couldn’t find a way to cover...
Look at that face! At a time that is scary and uncertain for so many people, including Tinker Bell’s family, sometimes this sweet face was the only thing that got them through the day. So when Tinker Bell began exhibiting pain and stopped eating, they...
This blue-eyed beauty is Karma! She was adopted from the shelter as a kitten 3 years ago and has been with her “dad”, William, ever since. William became concerned when he noticed Karma had mouth pains. He took her to Banfield Pet Hospital, Murphy...
Adonis loves spending time with his family and being held like a baby! He is normally an energetic and healthy pup, so when he suddenly became ill, his family knew something was wrong. The veterinarians at Mohnacky Animal Hospital of Carlsbad discovered that Adonis...
London came into her "mom’s" life unexpectedly, she was found as a stray with an injured leg. Her mom knew right away that she wanted to adopt and help this little kitty. She rushed London to a vet where London was diagnosed with not one,...
Drax is a handsome 2-year-old bangle who recently experienced a medical emergency when he developed a urinary obstruction. He needed surgery to prevent future blockages and save his life. Drax’s “mom” had just returned to work as a nurse after being on an extended medical...
One year old chiweenie, Jasmine, recently became ill. The doctors suspected that she had an obstruction caused by eating something she couldn’t digest. They wanted to move forward with surgery, but her family could not afford it. During the pandemic, they took on excess debt...
"The last week has been one of the most emotionally exhausting weeks for me in a long time. Oscar has been in my life for the last 4 years. With my husband gone so much Oscar has been the smiling face I've come home to....
Sweet eleven-year-old Duke lives on a ranch with his human mom and dad as well as cats, goats, and chickens. While out on his ranch Duke was attacked by a coyote and sustained some very serious injuries. As an integral part of his family, Duke’s...
Mr. Chow is a handsome tuxedo cat that has been a big part of his family for 5 years. His "mom" is a hard working nurse with a son in college. She had recently taken in a friend who lost his job due to the...
This sweet little chihuahua is Matías, pictured here with his bestie! While walking in the park, Matías was approached by another dog. An altercation left Matías with trauma, surface wounds, and a broken pelvis. His injuries were treatable with hospitalization and surgery, but because his...
Just after her sixth birthday, Kaia had a medical emergency. She had a collapsed lung and was expected to make a full recovery with surgery. Her family put everything they could towards getting their girl the care she needed but the estimate was more than...
Weeks after being laid off from her job due to COVID-19, George’s "mom" noticed that her sweet six-year-old pup was experiencing paralysis in his hind legs. George’s mom barely had enough funding to get him to the vet. In pain and unable to walk, George...