August 10th is World Lion Day! In light of recent sad events like the killing of Cecil by an American big game trophy hunter, it's more important than ever to raise awareness about saving the world's lions. The World Lion Day Campaign would like us to...
Did you know that July 31st is National Mutt Day? In fact, mutts are so awesome that they have a second National Mutt Day on December 2nd. Celebrate your love of mixed breed dogs by visiting your local shelter and adopting a mutt of your own. Mixed...
We all love to take our dogs with us when we go out and about, but should you really leave your dog tied up unattended on the sidewalk while you go inside shops and restaurants? Animal welfare advocates say that there are too many threats...
It would be nice to think that all shelter dogs and cats have an equal chance at finding a new home, but studies indicate that when it comes to the amount a time an animal spends in a no-kill shelter before adoption, age and physical...
Did you know that June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month? The warm weather means kitten season, and animal shelters and cat rescue groups are full of homeless cats and kittens just waiting for their forever home. What can you do to help spread the...
When you spay and neuter your pets you are doing your part in helping to decrease the huge number of unwanted puppies and kittens that end up in animal shelters each year. Fixing your pet also has many health and behavior benefits for male and...
A bill that would ban cat declawing was recently introduced into the New York State Senate. Republican State Senator Joseph Griffo introduced the bill into the Republican-controlled Senate, increasing the likelihood of its passage. A declawing measure was first introduced by Democratic Manhattan Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal,...
We’ve all seen the human fatality numbers and the terrible destruction caused by the earthquake in Nepal. Often overlooked is the suffering of animals when a natural disaster hits. According to National Geographic, domestic animals are often kept under houses in Nepal, which means that...
Did you know that April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month? Show your support for animals by wearing an orange ribbon or posting an image of the orange ribbon to your social media pages! The orange ribbon is known as the "animal guardian ribbon"...
Local San Diego artist Glina has announced that she is donating 40% of proceeds of artwork sold to the FACE Foundation, "where art can be used to heal." Esther Glina Montagner is a renowned abstract artist who gives voice to the theme "to be heard" in...
Planning a road trip with your best friend this summer? You might want to take a look at Dog Fancy (now called Dogster) magazine’s most recent list of the top dog-friendly cities in the U.S. Every year, the magazine asks its readers to nominate their pick for most...
The arrival of spring also means that “kitten season” will soon be here too! Meet the newest addition to the FACE family…a little black and white kitten currently being fostered by FACE PR and Events Manager Athena Davis. [caption id="attachment_1355" align="alignnone" width="224"] FACE PR & Events...
We’ve all seen how texting and talking on the phone while driving can be a safety hazard, causing unsafe distracted driving and even car accident fatalities. But is that cute little dog sitting on your lap also causing you to be a distracted driver? Lawmakers...
Pledgeling is an online giving platform that makes it easy to donate to your favorite charities like the FACE Foundation. Pledgeling allows you to centralize your giving to multiple non-profits all in one place, and makes it easy for you to track all of your...
A recent article published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery summarizes the results of a large scale feline health and longevity study in the UK. Data from 90 veterinary practices on over 118,000 cats was examined for feline health trends, including longevity and...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_NY2Y2dIng Cats Protection, the United Kingdom’s leading cat welfare organization, has drafted a Manifesto for Cats, calling on the government to implement measures to prevent feline abandonment, harm and neglect. The Manifesto, available in pdf format for download HERE, outlines 10 key cat welfare areas of concern...
A recent study published in the Journal of Veterinary Behavior demonstrates the importance of environmental enrichment in the well-being of indoor cats. Indoor cats lead longer, safer and healthier lives than outdoor cats. But what about their emotional health? An indoor cat who does not experience...
[caption id="attachment_1240" align="alignnone" width="238"] FACE Executive Director Brooke Haggerty and Wayne Pacelle, HSUS President & CEO[/caption] The FACE Foundation joins many other animal welfare organizations in California and around the country in celebrating the implementation of California’s Proposition 2. Prop 2, also known as Cage-Free California,...
A recent study published in the Veterinary Journal investigated the health risks to cats in large-scale hoarding environments. Researchers found that cats in crowded living conditions are at great risk for respiratory infections, gastrointestinal disease, parasites, malnutrition and other symptoms of neglect. Key findings from the...
During this season of giving, our thoughts often turn to those less fortunate than ourselves. Many animal lovers may be wondering how they can make a real difference in the lives of pets during the holidays. Many families suffering financial hard times are unable to keep...
Dogs Trust Ireland has created a powerful public awareness campaign called “A Dog is for Life, Not Just for Christmas” that reminds people to stop and think before they get someone a dog as a Christmas present. The organization reports that they get an alarming...