With Memorial Day just around the corner, people are looking forward to lots of fun outdoor activities this summer, including spending time outside with their pets. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) has a few timely reminders about warm weather hazards for dogs and...
We hope you enjoy this very informative article by veterinarian Dr. Kathy Boehme on choosing the right food for your pet. It was originally posted on the blog of The Drake Center for Veterinary Care, one of FACE’s valued veterinary partners. You can check out...
There was a very special delivery at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park recently. A litter of 10 dhole pups was born...
FACE veterinary partner Plaza Boulevard Pet Hospital has been serving pets and their people in the National City/South San Diego area for an impressive 35 years. Plaza Boulevard has been a FACE Save-A-Life Partner since 2010, and together we have worked to save the lives...
If you’ve been watching the news at all lately, you’ve no doubt seen reports about many terrible natural disasters happening in North America this spring…including the huge wildfire in Alberta, Canada and tornadoes and flooding in many U.S. states. Spring can be a dangerous time...
Are you getting a little cynical about politics lately? Well, here's a politician we can all get behind! Presenting Bailey, Coronado Island's newly-elected canine mayor! Coronado's canine mayoral election was sponsored by PAWS of Coronado, an organization dedicated to providing care and medical services to the...
Did you know that Beagles are the most commonly used dog breed in research laboratories? According to the Beagle Freedom Project, which rescues and finds homes for these dogs, Beagles are preferred by researchers because of their friendly, trusting, and people-pleasing nature. Unfortunately for them,...
We’re crazy about our pets and the statistics about pet ownership in the U.S. prove it! Here are some fun and interesting facts about pet ownership: Around 15% of both dog and cat owners admit to buying a house (or car) with the needs of...
What’s one of the most important elements of training your new puppy? Potty training, of course! House training a new pup can be intimidating for new dog owners. Here are some helpful tips to get you started on this fundamental training task from the experts...
Going fishing with your dog? That’s awesome, but just make sure to keep your four-legged friend away from that raw fish you just caught. In certain situations, your dog could be at risk of becoming seriously ill…and even dying…from something called Salmon Poisoning Disease (SPD). Read...
FACE veterinary partner California Veterinary Specialists is a 24 hour emergency and specialty care hospital with locations in San Diego County and elsewhere in Southern California. Meet one of the founding partners of CVS, Dr. Amy Carr, an emergency and critical care specialist who has dedicated...
There are lots of animal awareness months, days, and weeks during the year, but perhaps none is more important than Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, designated for the whole month of April. There are many ways concerned animal lovers can help pets in need...
We’ve all heard of the amazing work done by guide dogs to help blind or vision-impaired people lead a more independent life. But did you also know that there are hearing dogs trained especially to help people with different degrees of hearing loss? The Sam...
Did you know that today is National Puppy Day? March 23rd has been designated as National Puppy Day since 2006 when Colleen Paige founded the day...
While it’s easy to budget for routine pet care expenses like food, kitty litter, and trips to the groomer, a serious pet injury or illness can lead to thousands of dollars of unexpected veterinary expenses. One recent FACE case, a pug named Sophie, is a...
Check out this neat interactive tool from Dr. Justine Lee, founder and CEO of VETgirl, a subscription-based podcast and webinar service that provides online veterinary continuing education: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/pets/pet-food/#dangerous-foods Just click on the picture icon of the food you’re interested in learning more about. You’ll get detailed information...
VCA Animal Specialty Group in San Diego has been a FACE partner in saving the lives of beloved family pets since 2010. So far, we have worked to save 38 lives together! VCA Animal Specialty Group provides both emergency/critical care as well as specialized veterinary...
Stella, a Maremma Sheepdog (a breed of livestock guardian dog from Italy), gave birth to a litter of 17 puppies at Napa Grass Farmer, a holistic, regenerative farm in California's scenic wine country. This is thought to be the largest litter of puppies ever born in...
Dogs and cats can provide much needed love and companionship for elderly people living on their own. But is there ever a situation when it may be better for a senior citizen to forego pet ownership? The experts at Harvard Medical School say that the...
Meet FACE veterinary partner Dr. Michele Drake (the cute little guy is Wilbur!) of The Drake Center for Veterinary Care in Encinitas, California. Dr. Drake and her dedicated team are valuable partners in our mission to end economic euthanasia in San Diego County by providing financial...
The Animal Legal Defense Fund has released its latest annual report on animal protection laws in the United States. Each year, the ALDF analyzes the animal protection laws for all 50 states and determines the rankings from best to worst. How does your state measure...