Don’t let that serious face fool you! With a nickname like “Grumpy Sunshine” you can bet this 8 year old kitty has a sweet and playful personality. Recently, Chops began showing signs of a urinary tract problem. His family took him to San Diego’s Veterinary Specialty...
Meet Chiquita…a cute and playful 6 month old Chihuahua! Chiquita recently got herself into a lot of trouble when she accidentally ingested a dangerous number of anti-inflammatory pills. She needed immediate hospitalization and hands-on care to save her life. Unfortunately, Chiquita’s critical veterinary care was more...
The American Pet Products Association has published a new report called Covid-19 Pulse Study: Pet Ownership During the Pandemic. This study examines the ways the pandemic has influenced how we care for our pets. See the APPA’s website to find out how to obtain a copy...
Join us on Monday, June 29th from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. PDT for a free live webinar on pet cancer awareness and screening. Dr. David Proulx, a veterinary oncologist from VCA California Veterinary Specialists will discuss incidence of cancer in pets and the importance of early...
Melody’s family began to notice that something was wrong with their cat. She started hiding and showing signs of stomach pain. They took her to the vet and X-rays showed that she had ingested a foreign object…string. Melody needed emergency surgery to save her life, but...
Teddy is an adorable Schnauzer-Poodle mix. His dad Christopher adopted him from the El Cajon Animal Shelter when he was a puppy. Recently, Teddy began to experience a swollen, painful mouth. His vets at the Bastet Veterinary Hospital told Christopher that Teddy had severe periodontal disease and required...
Rocky is the beloved dog of a family that has had some financial ups and downs due to medical bills from a cycling hit and run accident, followed by COVID-19 related layoffs. When Rocky developed the serious spinal disorder intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), Rocky's family could...
This sweet kitty is Lucy, pictured with her best friend Mikey! Lucy recently fell ill, she was lethargic and unable to hold down food. The veterinary team at VCA California Veterinary Specialists in Murrieta, CA found that Lucy swallowed a foreign object and had to...
This fashionable little pup is 10 month old Moosh! Moosh’s “mom” had been working in the hospitality industry, but when events started being canceled due to the COVID-19 health crisis, she was laid off from her job. It’s never a good time for a pet to...
Cute little Theo is a rescue pup living with a single mom who is both working and studying for a degree. While she works hard to provide for her family, Theo's mom wasn't prepared for his recent veterinary emergency. Theo began urinating blood and his vet...
Poor little Lei Lei was just 13 months old when she swallowed a coin that got stuck in her stomach. Lei Lei needed emergency surgery to remove this foreign body obstruction. Lei Lei's family could not afford the full cost of the surgery and reached out...
This cute little pup, posing with his human sibling Mia in his cone of shame, is Lucky! Poor Lucky was hit by a car and broke his leg. His family could not afford the full cost of his surgery and began to work on raising the...
How adorable is Harvey?! This cute 7 year old pup started experiencing weakness in his back legs. An exam at San Diego's Veterinary Speciality Hospital showed that Harvey was suffering from a herniated disc and needed spinal surgery. "The cost was way beyond what we could afford,"...
Wishing all of our friends a happy and healthy 2020! ...
Poor little Snuggles had a rough start in life. His mom Debra found him living on the streets. Snuggles had a mangled leg and his veterinarian suspected that it was due to either a birth defect or a very early injury. Snuggles needed a limb amputation...
Hey, did you know that we have an online shop? We sell a variety of cute animal-themed items through a partnership with Threadless. 35-45% of all sales go to the FACE Foundation and our work to save the lives of pets in need of critical veterinary...
On Monday, November 4th, pups and pros enjoyed a day of golf and fun at San Diego's Lomas Santa Fe Country Club for FACE’s 8th Invitational Golf Tournament! This dog-friendly event featured a golf tournament followed by an awards ceremony, live auction, silent auction, and exclusive...
We are celebrating a milestone, our 2,500th life saved! Meet Charlie, an adorable 5 year old Terrier mix. Recently, Charlie began to show signs of illness. Her family brought her to the vet where she was diagnosed with pyometra, a life-threatening infection of the uterus in...
This adorable furball posing with his equally adorable human family is Fenway! Fenway got into a little trouble recently when he swallowed one of his human sister's toys. He needed emergency surgery to remove the obstruction. With the help of a FACE grant, our friends at the...
This adorable pup is Coco, pictured here with his very best friend! Recently, Coco had a bad landing when he jumped off the bed and broke his leg. Coco's family was devastated when they heard that the cost of surgery to repair his leg was more than...
Saying good-bye to our treasured animal companions is the hardest thing we have to do as pet parents. Dr. Tiffany Palozzi and Dr. Stephanie Schneider are the pair behind Loving Hands Veterinary Services. They provide caring, in-home euthanasia services for beloved pets when it is time...