This happy little pup is a recent FACE Sucess Story. Casper is a member of a large and loving family of 6. He was diagnosed with a painful and debilitating spinal condition known as IVDD (intervertebral disc disease). Casper needed immediate surgery with a veterinary neurologist. ...
Many studies have been done on the benefits of therapy and emotional support dogs for children with autism. A group of researchers wondered about the role of pet cats in helping children with autism. The findings of this study were published recently in the journal...
6 month old FACE Success Story Beast needed emergency surgery after ingesting a foreign object...
Last month, San Diego resident Sean noticed a small, green-eyed tabby cat visiting outside of his apartment. She continued to stop by, and the two formed a friendship. Sean soon found out that Cleo had been abandoned and was not able to return to her...
In honor of National Puppy Day, we'd like to introduce you to Dallas! This adorable Border Collie was injured after playing with a much larger Golden Retriever. At only 6 months old, Dallas desperately needed surgery to repair the fracture in his leg. His owner had just...
[caption id="attachment_3397" align="alignnone" width="360"] Jax and Luis[/caption] We’re privileged to introduce you to a very special FACE Success Story. Jax and his dad Luis headed out for a day of fun and were driving north on California’s Interstate 5 when a drunk driver, who was driving the wrong way, collided...
[caption id="attachment_3348" align="alignnone" width="712"] Theo[/caption] Happy Valentine's Day from FACE Success Story Theo, a rescue cat who is loved dearly by his mom. Poor Theo was hit by a car one day and found by the side of the road. After taking him to the vet, they...
A recent article in The New York Times highlights some amazing work being done by dedicated California animal advocates. Many pet cats fled their homes during the devastating wildfires that swept through Sonoma County. Quite a few of these cats remain missing. A woman named Jennifer Petruska...
Shelter Animals Count is a new, collaborative initiative of animal welfare stakeholders and advocates. They have created a national shelter animal database, designed to provide facts and raise awareness about the plight of shelter animals in the US. 4,448 shelters across the US are participating in...
If it’s January, it must be time for a little fun pet news from the folks at rover.com. Yes, they announced the most popular male and female dog names for 2017! Here are the names that Rover found to be most popular, after analyzing their client...
For 9 years, sweet Yaston has been the devoted service dog for a brave young girl named Sky. Sky has an incurable mitochondrial disorder and has endured many hospitalizations and operations…with Yaston at her side. In 2017, Yaston was diagnosed with primary renal hematuria, a rare...
Warmest holiday greetings from FACE Success Story Mikey, and all of us at the FACE Foundation! ...
With 2017 quickly drawing to close, FACE staff members have been busy compiling our end of the year statistics. Here is a snapshot of the San Diego area pets we have helped save via financial grants for emergency veterinary care so far this year: 327 Pets Saved 226...
Grab a tissue before watching this heartwarming video from The Dodo. A kindhearted couple has made it their mission to adopt special needs cats. Members of this loving household include a sweet guy with a neurological condition that makes it hard to walk, a cat who...
We love stories about heroic pets, and this news story about a brave black and white kitty from Florida proves that cats can give dogs a run for their money in the hero department. The Love Meow website reports that Oreo is close to his whole...
Wishing all our friends a very Happy Thanksgiving holiday. We are grateful to be able to help save the lives of beloved family pets ...
[caption id="attachment_3159" align="alignnone" width="190"] Iggy[/caption] Happy Halloween from all of us at the FACE Foundation, including a few of our Success Stories, who got all dressed up in their best costumes for the big day! [caption id="attachment_3162" align="alignnone" width="205"] Tigg[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3158" align="alignnone" width="190"] Coo Coo[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3160" align="alignnone"...
Jacinda Ardern was sworn in as New Zealand’s new Prime Minister this week, making history as the world’s youngest female leader (she’s 37). She’s also New Zealand’s youngest Prime Minister in 150 years and the third woman to lead the country. Ardern’s adorable polydactyl cat Paddles...
Obesity is a very common health problem in pets. Is your dog or cat overweight…and if so, has your veterinarian had a serious discussion with you about the health risks associated with obesity in pets? A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary...
If you are living with a seriously (or terminally) ill dog, cat, or other companion animal, then you know how stressful that can be. A recent study published in the Veterinary Record has found that your pet’s health problems have a very real impact on...
Many pet health experts consider cats to be “senior” after the age of 7. If your cat has reached the age of 20, then he or she is definitely in the senior range. But what about a 32-year old cat? That’s roughly the equivalent of...