You probably remember the viral video from a while back of a young boy who would jump off his bike and run into his neighbor’s garage to give their dog a big hug. The video charmed everyone who saw it, and now there’s a heartwarming...
What could be cuter than watching your kids play with the family dog during the long, lazy days of summer? Kids of all ages are going back to school right now, an annual event that impacts not just kids and parents, but your four-legged family...
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...
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...
This has been a rough year for wildfires here in Southern California and throughout much of the western United States. A few weeks ago, the Border Fire destroyed over 7,600 acres in southeast San Diego County. Fires can be devastating for both people and their...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Wishing all of our friends a Happy Valentine's Day...
Best wishes to all of our friends for a Happy New Year! Wishing a happy, healthy, and safe 2016...
Earlier this month, FACE hosted its first ever doggie dental clinic, in partnership with All Pets Animal Hospital in Encinitas, CA. This clinic benefitted eight of our former grantees…including military veterans and senior citizens. 13 volunteers worked hard on these pups for over 10 hours to...
Special thanks to the Daniel B. & Florence E. Green Foundation for generously sponsoring FACE's dog-friendly 4th Invitational Golf Tournament! Thanks to the vital contributions of our sponsors, the FACE Foundation is one step closer to fulfilling our mission of ending economic euthanasia in San Diego...
The FACE Foundation extends heartfelt thanks to the Robb Family for generously supporting our 4th Invitational Golf Tournament! The Robbs dedicate much of their lives to FACE's mission of saving beloved family pets by providing financial assistance for life-saving veterinary care and ending economic euthanasia. Cini Gannon-Robb is...
Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at the FACE Foundation! Wishing all of our two and four-legged friends a happy, healthy, and safe holiday...
It’s always a good time to adopt your new best friend, but why not consider adopting a senior dog or cat during the month of November in celebration of Adopt a Senior Pet Month? Open your heart to a senior pet from your local shelter...