As part of our 10-year anniversary celebration, the FACE Foundation is proud to be hosting a screening of the amazing documentary film The Champions on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at the Illumina Theater here in San Diego. The Champions is an inspirational story about the pit bulls rescued from...
Many of us first learned about Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs model of human motivation back in Psychology 101 class. Maslow proposed that human behavior is motivated by an ascending hierarchy of needs, from basic ones like food and shelter to more complex emotional and...
The personal finance company SmartAsset recently released its latest list of the most dog-friendly cities in the U.S. They analyzed data on a number of factors, including: Number of dog parks Number of dog-friendly shopping areas Number of dog-friendly restaurants Walkability Weather Housing costs The first...
The Grey Muzzle Organization is a wonderful non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk senior dogs by providing funding and resources to shelters, rescue groups, sanctuaries, and other animal welfare organizations across the U.S. FACE is honored to be a recipient of a Grey...
We all know it’s a good idea to add more fresh fruits and vegetables to our diet. Just don’t forget to share some of those yummy fruits and veggies with your dog, too! According to an informative article on the website One Green Planet, adding...
“Your pet’s so cute, where did you get him?” is a common question many pet owners hear when they’re out and about with their animals. If you’ve ever wondered how we acquire our dogs, cats, and other companion animals, you might be interested to see...
FACE would like to thank one of our amazing WordPress friends—Samantha from samanthamurdochblog—for nominating the FACE Foundation blog for the MakeItUltra™ Blogger Award! Samantha’s blog is a must-read for all animal lovers. We think the photography is pretty awesome, too. ABOUT THE AWARD The MakeItUltra™ Blogger Award...
FACE held its first Pet Owner Outreach Clinic this July for low-income and homeless pet owners at The Brother Benno Center in Oceanside, California! We had a great turn out and were able to provide these pet owners with pet food, supplies, and other resources. We...
A recent article in USA Today provides a heartbreaking look at what happens to family pets in times of extreme financial hardship. Venezuela’s economic crisis has resulted in a skyrocketing number of homeless and abandoned pets, because their owners are no longer able to afford...
Last week, an eight year-old Spaniel-Retriever mix named Emma fell ill unexpectedly. She could barely eat and was very lethargic, so her owner Anthony took her to the vet immediately. After examining Emma, FACE Save-a-Life Partner Pet Emergency and Specialty Center (PESC) determined that she had an...
Are you hitting the road with your dog or cat this summer? Whether your vacation plans include travel by car, motor home, plane, or rail, bringing your pet along for the ride always takes a little extra planning and preparation. Here are a few basic...
There are few things more heartbreaking for dog and cat owners than when their beloved pet goes missing. Fortunately, there are practical steps you can take to both prevent your pet from getting lost…and to find a pet that has gone missing. The experts at...
A new book called Pit Bull: The Battle Over an American Icon by Bronwen Dickey seeks to unravel the complicated history of the pit bull and separate the facts from the misconceptions about this controversial breed of dog. A recent interview with the author by...
We’ve all seen it…a dog left alone in a parked car on a hot summer day. Even if the window is cracked and the car is parked in the shade, a dog is at risk of heat-related illness and even death when left in a...
To say that Madisyn Bonestell is a partner of the FACE Foundation is an understatement! Currently the Client Care Lead at San Diego’s Veterinary Specialty Hospital, Madisyn is a long-term member of the FACE family, having interned with us for six months prior to joining...
FACE would like to wish all of our friends a happy and safe 4th of July holiday weekend! Image: Wee Westie - A Marine Recruit's Dog by Randy Robertson on Flickr. ...
FACE was proud to participate in FidoFest 2016 recently, a dog-friendly event hosted by the City of Santee, California and benefiting an amazing SoCal-based national non-profit called Dogs on Deployment. Have you ever wondered what happens to soldiers’ pets when they are away on a months-long...
It’s official…summer is here and our pets depend on us to take good care of them during these warm months. Make sure your pets stay cool and well-hydrated when it’s hot, and of course, NEVER leave your pets unattended in a hot car…even with the...
Caring for our companion animals is a big responsibility. What goes into being a responsible pet owner? The elements of responsible pet ownership go beyond providing our animals with food, water, and shelter. We’ve collected a few basic but important tips on the components of...
Because we could all use some happy news from Florida… A little Jack Russell Terrier named Jägermeister went overboard off of his owner’s boat in the Gulf of Mexico near Hernando Beach, Florida. He went missing and his owner feared he was lost. Two couples in...
On Thursday, May 19th from 6:30 PM to 9 PM, FACE teamed with La Jolla Veterinary Hospital and Rancho Coastal Humane Society at The Lot in La Jolla for the 3rd Annual Paws & Pints Fundraiser benefiting local animals in need. Hosted by our friends from the...