FACE Foundation has been saving the lives of pets facing economic euthanasia since 2006. As we celebrate our 15th year, we recognize that the need for FACE's services is even greater now as families experience financial uncertainty due to the health crisis. Thank you to all of...
This little cutie is Chica! Chica is a senior Chihuahua mix who was suffering from advanced gum disease that caused her quite a bit of pain. Chica needed multiple tooth extractions to relieve her pain and allow her to eat comfortably. Chica's loving mom is on...
Cute little Ruby is a one year old Chihuahua-Poodle mix. Recently, Ruby lost her appetite and began to vomit. A vet visit revealed that poor Ruby had a piece of chewed bone lodged at the base of her esophagus. Ruby needed emergency surgery to remove it...
If you’ve been shopping for your pet’s favorite food or treats recently, you probably have noticed both increased prices and decreased availability, both in-store and online. You’re not alone. Disruptions in the supply chain for pet food ingredients have caused these issues. According to a recent article...
Cute little Milbert is a two year old Dachshund who got into a bit of trouble recently when he ingested some feminine products and got an intestinal blockage. Milbert needed life-saving emergency surgery, but his mom only just recently found a new job after being unemployed...
Twelve year old Justin is the beloved pet in a San Diego military family. He began to experience severe pain while walking and his veterinarian diagnosed him with intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), a degenerative spinal condition requiring immediate surgery to relieve his pain. Justin's family could...
2020 was a difficult year for all of us. For the 344 families helped by FACE grants last year, the hardships were compounded by their pets’ life-threatening veterinary emergencies. Many of our grantees saw changes to their financial situations during the height of the pandemic. When...
This little cutie is Chucha! Chucha was diagnosed with pyometra, a serious and life-threatening infection of the uterus. Chucha needed emergency surgery, but her parents had their work hours reduced due to the Covid pandemic and were unable to afford the full cost of her life-saving...
This sweet pup is a 9 year old Cocker Spaniel, Poodle, and Chihuahua mix. Sadie Rose is an emotional support animal for her human mom, adopted a little over a year ago. Sadie Rose developed bladder stones that required emergency surgery, but her mom is on...
Sake is a beautiful black and white Persian cat, rescued 10 years ago by his mom, a nurse, and his two human siblings. Sake also happens to be FACE’s 3,000th life saved! Recently, this beloved family pet developed bladder stones which turned into a life-threatening urinary...
While most of our Success Stories are dogs and cats, we've also helped other pets, like this big beauty, a 5 year old Rex rabbit named Treasure Trove! Treasure needed emergency surgery to repair a severe wound. His mom is a disabled senior living on a...
This sweet little face belongs to Tinker Bell! Recently Tinker Bell began showing signs of pain and she stopped eating. Her veterinarian suspected pancreatitis. Unfortunately, Tinker Bell's family has been stuggling through these difficult times and had to file for bankruptcy. They were unable to afford...
This pretty girl is Karma, a 3 year old cat adopted when she was a kitten by her "dad" William. Karma began showing signs of mouth pain and her vet at Banfield Pet Hosptial found that she had two badly abscessed teeth. Karma needed dental surgery...
This pretty kitty was found as a stray and taken in by her new adoptive mom. Her back leg seemed injured and a trip to her vet, A Cat's View Veterinary Hospital, confirmed that London had *two* fractured back legs and she also had sustained...
How sweet is Adonis? This handsome boy loves spending quality time with his human family. Recently he stopped being his usual energetic self. His veterinary team at Mohnacky Animal Hospital of Carlsbad found that he swallowed some bouncy balls that needed to be surgically removed. His family...
This happy pup is Jasmine! Jasmine is a one year old chiweenie (chihuahua dachshund mix). Jasmine became ill from a gastrointestinal obstruction when she ate something she shouldn't have recently. Her family was unable to afford the full cost of her life-saving surgery. With the help of...
This big boy is Oscar! For the past 4 years, Oscar has been the devoted companion of a San Diego military spouse whose husband is often away on Marine deployments. Recently Oscar unexpectedly got a collapsed lung. His veterinarians had no idea why this happened (this...
Duke is a sweet eleven year old pup who lives with his mom and dad (plus an assortment of other animal pals) on a ranch. Poor Duke was attacked by a coyote while outside and sustained serious injuries. Duke's family fundraised on their own and were...
This very good birthday boy is Sumo, a 3 year old American Bulldog who recently got into a little trouble. Sumo became lethargic and could not hold down food or water. His concerned family took him to the veterinarians at VCA Animal Specialty Group, who found...
Arlo is the adorable fur baby of two San Diego area military veterans. He recently developed a urinary blockage, a common health problem in male cats, which can be life-threatening without treatment. Arlo's emergency surgery was more than his mom and dad could afford. With the...
This handsome kitty is Moe! At just 3 years old, Moe began to suffer from bladder and urinary issues, a common problem in male cats. Moe needed surgery to treat his bladder blockage and Moe's family was struggling to make ends meet. Thanks to a FACE grant,...