Many Pit Bull parents will tell you that they’ve never owned a sweeter dog, but the Pit Bull suffers from a scary reputation, due in large part to some irresponsible owners who have cultivated aggression in their dogs. The word Pibble is being used more and...
January 1, 2019 was the first day that a new animal welfare law went into effect here in California. Under this law (called the Pet Rescue and Adoption Act), pet stores cannot sell dogs, cats, or rabbits unless they are from animal shelters or rescue...
Grab a box of tissues before you start watching the new 6-part Netflix documentary series “Dogs.” “Dogs” is a moving and heartwarming look into the unique bond between people and their dogs. Each episode takes you on a journey across the world and introduces you to some...
This week’s midterm elections saw two major animal welfare victories in the states of Florida and California. Florida’s Amendment 13, a measure to ban commercial Greyhound racing, was approved by 69% of voters in the state. Thanks to this new legislation, Greyhound racing will be phased...
In honor of Senior Pet Adoption Month, here’s a true senior pet adoption success story! Tito is a 15 year-old Chihuahua with multiple health issues who was taken in as a foster. Tito and his "brother" Frank soon became inseparable. Tito had a collapsed trachea and cannot...
Did you know that the National Sheriffs’ Association has a division called the National Law Enforcement Center on Animal Abuse? The NLECAA website has lots of great information for animal lovers around the US who are interested in finding out how law enforcement responds to animal maltreatment. They...
Sugar is a three year old cat who lived with a senior citizen named Charles in an apartment in downtown San Diego. Sadly, Sugar fell 6 stories out of the apartment window. Charles took Sugar for emergency veterinary care, but her injuries were extensive, and he...
Chi Chi is a very special 4 year old Golden Retriever from Arizona who truly deserves to win the American Humane Hero Dog Award! Chi Chi was found abandoned in the garbage in South Korea, with her legs bound and the flesh already dying. In order...
October is one of the most dangerous months for wildfires here in California and other parts of the Western U.S. This is because we get very little (if any) rain in the summer months, which makes the vegetation very dry. This is combined with strong dry...
Animal shelters around the country see a large increase in lost pets in the days following Halloween. Opening and closing your door for trick or treaters can result in a lost or missing pet and lots of anxiety for pet owners! Many humane organizations offer free...
The last full week of September has been designated as Deaf Dog Awareness Week. This is a great time to remember all the special needs dogs and cats that are awaiting adoption at your local animal shelter or rescue group. Thinking about adopting a deaf dog? The...
The UK’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs announced new legislation banning the use of electronic training collars for dogs and cats. These devices, commonly called shock collars or e-collars, send an electronic pulse to your pet, with the idea of correcting unwanted behaviors. Animal...
A recent editorial in the American Journal of Public Health has been getting a lot of attention in the news, as it points to a disturbing new trend among drug users. Researchers at the University of Colorado conducted a survey of veterinarians and discovered a growing...
The many large wildfires in California are having a devastating impact on people and their pets. But what about the homeless animals in the path of the fires? Many of these shelter animals are being evacuated from fire zones and are being brought to shelters in...
Thinking about adding a new dog, cat, rabbit, or other companion animal to your family? Mark your calendar for the annual Clear the Shelters Day on Saturday August 18, 2018. Many local shelters will be waiving adoption fees on this day. Be sure to check with...
Recently, FACE partnered with the Elevate Foundation to pass out pet supplies and resources in Downtown San Diego. The Elevate Foundation’s mission is to identify individuals of need in our community and partner with other non-profits (and donors) to provide them with support and assistance. Friend...
The Summer Solstice is this Thursday, June 21st! Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors with your pets, but be sure you are prepared to keep them safe when the weather is hot. The Arizona Humane Society has created some very helpful infographics on...
The warm weather means that kitten season is here! Kitten season is the time of year when unaltered cats allowed to roam outside will mate and produce litters of kittens. Sadly, many of these homeless kittens (and their moms) will end up in animal shelters. This...
With the Memorial Day holiday weekend just around the corner, now is the perfect time to share an important reminder with all pet owners: Dogs and hot cars don't mix! According to the ASPCA, leaving pets alone in a hot car is animal cruelty. Pets can...
According to American Humane, Be Kind to Animals Week is the oldest commemorative week in U.S. history! What better way to celebrate this important humane awareness event than with these easy ways to show your kindness to all animals? Adopt a homeless pet from an...
National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is observed each year on April 30th. This special day was created as a way to raise awareness about the many thousands of homeless pets that are waiting to get adopted from animal shelters and rescue groups around the country. Consider opening...