The San Diego Humane Society is sharing a heartwarming story about the incredible journey of a Bengal cat named Mufasa. Five years ago, Mufasa was a kitten, living with his owners in Yuma Arizona. He went missing and his owners never gave up hope that they...
Many Pit Bull parents will tell you that they’ve never owned a sweeter dog, but the Pit Bull suffers from a scary reputation, due in large part to some irresponsible owners who have cultivated aggression in their dogs. The word Pibble is being used more and...
Here’s a good word of the day for animal lovers: “zooeyia”—a combination of the Greek words for animal and health. It describes the human health benefits of companion animals. And there are a lot of them! An article for physicians in the Journal of the American...
This adorable Poodle is the pampered pet of Chris, who opened her heart to Pinky after her previous owner passed away. When Pinky began to have trouble walking, Chris took her to the vet where she was diagnosed with ruptured cruciate ligaments in both of her...
Sending our very best wishes for a happy and healthy 2019! --Your friends at FACE ...
Wishing all of our friends near and far a very happy and healthy holiday season! ...
Copper and her dad John live a happy life together. As a veteran, John finds companionship and support in his sweet two-year-old Beagle. One day, Copper got out the back gate and was hit by a car before John knew she escaped. John heard a yelp...
Warmest wishes for a happy Thanksgiving holiday from your friends at FACE! ...
Back in March we introduced you to a very special dog who we had the honor of helping with a grant for emergency veterinary care. Jax is a certified service dog for Luis, a military veteran who struggles with PTSD. They were both seriously injured in...
Happy #WorldKindnessDay from success story "Komet" and all of us here at the FACE Foundation! Thank you to our wonderful veterinary partners, friends, and supporters for all you do to help us save the lives of beloved family pets in need of urgent veterinary care! ...
Sugar is a three year old cat who lived with a senior citizen named Charles in an apartment in downtown San Diego. Sadly, Sugar fell 6 stories out of the apartment window. Charles took Sugar for emergency veterinary care, but her injuries were extensive, and he...
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Cute little Luna is a 13-week-old Border Collie mix who got sick after eating tree bark. Our partners at Ethos Veterinary Health were treating Luna when her dad (who works 2 jobs to help make ends meet) ran out of funds during her hospitalization. A FACE...
Happy Labor Day weekend from Success Story Jack and all of us here at the FACE Foundation! ...
10-year-old Sammy was in urgent need of surgery when his bladder ruptured. Sammy's "mom" is on a fixed income and had no way of paying for the necessary procedure to save her best friend. Our friends at Mohnacky Animal Hospitals of Carlsbad contacted us to help save...
Can therapy dogs help with the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children? A study conducted by researchers at the University of California – Irvine School of Medicine has found that canine assisted intervention (CAI) can improve quality of life for children with...
Ivy was adopted 9 years ago by her “mom,” a self-employed woman living in La Mesa, California. Recently, Ivy suddenly got very sick. She was vomiting, wouldn’t eat or drink water, and was extremely lethargic. After a veterinary visit, Ivy’s vet determined that she had a...
Recently, FACE partnered with the Elevate Foundation to pass out pet supplies and resources in Downtown San Diego. The Elevate Foundation’s mission is to identify individuals of need in our community and partner with other non-profits (and donors) to provide them with support and assistance. Friend...
Grab a tissue and check out this recent addition to our YouTube channel! FACE was able to help an adorable adopted senior dog and her loving mom. Meet our friends Linda and Lilly! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lgklBkLmfg&w=560&h=315] ...
Meet Luka, a five-year-old Spaniel mix who was presented to the veterinary hospital with severe bladder stones. Luka’s mom fundraised extensively to help her sweet dog, but was still unable to afford the entire cost of the procedure. She contacted FACE looking for a helping hand...
There are many physical and emotional health benefits that come from sharing your life with a dog, cat, or other companion animal. We all know how cuddling with a beloved pet lowers our stress, and walking a dog provides a great opportunity for exercise. The mental...