A new study published in the journal Science proves that there’s a biological basis to that warm, fuzzy feeling you get when you gaze into your dog’s eyes. Japanese researchers conducted experiments showing that human oxytocin levels increase when our dogs look into our eyes....
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"...
The FACE Foundation recently received a wonderful surprise from this cute pup Winnie and her parents! Winnie and her people have been collecting spare change they find on the ground during their daily walks for the past few years. They collected almost $200 which they generously...
An unusual canine influenza outbreak is currently sickening dogs in the Chicago area. More than 1,000 cases of infected dogs, including 5 deaths, have been reported so far. What is canine influenza and how can you keep your dog safe? Here are a few facts...
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 FACE Foundation recently received a wonderful piece of writing from local animal lover Murielle Payeur. Many readers may already be familiar with playwright Eugene O’Neill’s tribute to his Dalmatian, “The Last Will and Testament of Silverdene Emblem O’Neill,” but for those who are not,...
We already knew that having a pet improves our lives in so many ways, but now a new survey of family physicians shows that your doctor believes it too! The Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) surveyed 1,000 general practitioners on their beliefs about the human...
Whether you’re making plans to go away on vacation or just looking for someone to walk your dog while you’re at work, finding the right sitter for your pet can be confusing. How do you know if the person you choose will be the right...
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...
According to the American Pet Products Association, Americans spent a total of $58.51 billion on their pets last year. This is an all-time high, up from $55.72 billion in 2013. In fact, spending on pets in the U.S. has steadily increased over the years, hitting...
Now that winter is coming to an end and March is finally here, many homeowners’ thoughts are turning to spring and gardening! If you’re a dog owner as well, you may be wondering how to make your yard safer and more welcoming for your furry...
The American Kennel Club has just released its annual list of the most popular dog breeds for the year 2014. The Labrador retriever remains in the number one spot for an impressive 24 years in a row. Rounding out the top ten are the German shepherd, Golden...
Fitness trackers (also called activity trackers) are showing up on nearly as many dog collars as people’s wrists lately. Like fitness trackers for humans, pet fitness trackers monitor activity such as steps taken and calories burned, as well as breathing and heart rate. Several brands of...
Spaying or neutering your new kitten or puppy is an important part of your pet’s veterinary care. Responsible pet owners should be aware of the pet overpopulation problem and do their part to reduce the number of homeless dogs and cats in shelters by fixing...
Wishing you cuddles and purrs...
[caption id="attachment_1296" align="alignnone" width="300"] Dog's social skills were already present in the wolf. (Photo: Wolf Science Center)[/caption] Animal behaviorists have theorized that dogs’ close attentiveness to humans developed during the domestication process, as humans selected for such characteristics as tolerance and cooperativeness when first breeding dogs...
Did you know that February is National Pet Dental Health Month? According to the American Veterinary Dental College, the professional association for veterinary dentists, most dogs and cats suffer from periodontal disease by the age of three. Periodontal disease occurs when plaque and tartar build...
Veterinarians say that dogs between the ages of 7 and 10 years old can be categorized as “senior” dogs. The actual age may vary depending on the size and breed of your particular dog, with larger dogs showing signs of age earlier than smaller ones. What...
A recent study of pet owners by researchers from two California universities suggests that being an overprotective pet parent may not be such a bad thing. There is an ongoing debate on what is the best parenting style for human children, but for your fur...
Regular veterinary checkups play an important role in maintaining your pet’s good health. Veterinarians are urging pet owners to make sure that yearly wellness exams are a part of every dog and cat’s routine. Growing rates of pet obesity and other preventable pet health problems such...