The Bydgoszez Animal Shelter in Poland has one amazing caregiver on staff. Rademenes, a sweet male black cat has appointed himself as the official nurse of the other shelter animals when they are sick and need comforting. Rademenes was brought to the shelter ill with a respiratory...
What better way to get in the Halloween spirit than with this adorable video of one brave little Corgi puppy showing a mini pumpkin who's boss! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2_HkWs7OM0&w=560&h=315] Happy Halloween! ...
Earlier this month, the California State Legislature passed a concurrent resolution (ACR 56) declaring that the official California State Pet is now the Shelter Pet. Assemblymember Eric Linder (R-Corona) originally introduced the resolution. According to animal advocates, each year 800,000 pets are taken into California shelters,...
FACE Foundation's annual golf tournament benefiting San Diego pets in need of life-saving veterinary care is coming soon! Special thanks to Carlsbad Golf Center for sponsoring FACE Foundation's 4th Invitational Golf Tournament! Carlsbad Golf Center is a long-time supporter of FACE, and we thank them for their generosity and...
Does your dog seem a little happier and more confident when she masters a new trick or training command? Recent research on dog body language during training proves that you’re not just imagining that your dog is proud to have learned a new task…your dog...
Veterinary scientists from the University of Chile’s Veterinary and Livestock Faculty have created a contraceptive vaccine for both male and female dogs, intended to address that country’s growing population of homeless dogs. The concept of “immuno-castration” is not new. Research began in the 1980s in Australia...
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! It’s always a good time to adopt a homeless shelter pet, but now is the perfect time to make a shelter dog the newest member of your family. Fall is a great time to go for hikes with your...
Have a box of tissues handy before you watch this heartwarming video about a sweet search and rescue dog from Texas named Bretagne, thought to be the last living 9/11 search dog. Bretagne and her owner/handler Denise Corliss travelled from Texas to New York City for...
Check out this heartwarming video originally posted by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. A 17 year old Syrian boy named Aslan fled his home in war-torn Syria for Greece...
FACE's annual Doggie Dash 5K run was a huge success! Thanks to our generous dashers, donors, vendors, volunteers, and our host Road Runner Sports, FACE was able to raise over $10,000 to help save the lives of San Diego pets in need of critical veterinary...
What's the perfect way to start the week off with a smile? How about a video of 21...
With the increasing popularity of edible cannabis products like cookies and brownies, pet poison hotlines are seeing an increase in calls about marijuana intoxication in dogs and cats. The Pet Poison Helpline has seen a fourfold increase in cases over the past 3 years. In...
You may recognize the distinctive artwork of Stephen Huneck, known for woodcut prints inspired by his beloved Labrador retriever Sally. But did you also know that Stephen and his wife Gwen created an amazing place for dog lovers and their pets called Dog Mountain? Dog Mountain,...
A 10 year longitudinal study conducted by Matt Cassels at Cambridge University in the UK found that children suffering from some form of adversity in their lives are more likely to turn to the family pet for comfort than their friends or siblings. Children from over...
Did you know that 54% of all dogs and cats in the U.S. are considered to be overweight or obese? How many extra pounds does your pet need to put on before being at higher risk for potentially serious medical conditions? Not as much as...
With temperatures rising into the 90s--and beyond--this summer, make sure your dog stays cool and hydrated with some yummy frozen pupsicle treats. Here are a few super-easy recipes you can whip up in a breeze for your best friend. Why should humans have all the...
Over 70% of pet owners live in rental housing. What are some of the special concerns of pet owners who rent apartments? Rent.com surveyed people who live in apartments with their pets to find out. Here are some of the more interesting findings: Types of pets...
Thinking about adopting a new dog or cat? Saturday August 15th is Clear the Shelters Day. Animal shelters all across the U.S. are participating in this event, with the goal of finding permanent homes for as many pets as they can. Hundreds of shelters around the...
With so many dog and cat food options to choose from, all promising that they are the best choice for your pet, how can you really know if you are buying a high quality pet food? Pet food labels are strictly regulated by the Association...
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...
A troubling practice called “dog flipping” is on the rise in many parts of the U.S. Dog flipping is when a family dog is stolen from its owners and then turned around and sold online, such as on Craigslist, for a profit. The American Kennel Club...