San Diego Pets Magazine has chosen FACE grantee Edwin Rivers and his dog Myles for their 2016 Animal Impact Award! Edwin and Myles share a very special bond, and we are proud to be a part of their heartwarming story. Edwin was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress...
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a fatal disease that is the number one cause of death in cats under 2 years of age. What is FIP? The disease is caused by the feline coronavirus (FCoV). Under normal circumstances, when a cat is infected with the...
It’s rare for a pet owner to go through life without experiencing at least one serious veterinary emergency. Recognize this scenario? It’s midnight on Saturday and your dog or cat seems sick or hurt. Your vet’s office will be closed until Monday morning. Do you...
You can probably think of more fun things to do this summer than put your cat in a carrier and listen to her meow from the backseat on the car ride to the veterinarian’s office. That’s why the annual Take Your Cat to the Vet...
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...
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...
If it's springtime, it must mean that the San Diego Humane Society's 24 Hour Kitten Nursery is open for business! Since the Kitten Nursery opened its doors in 2008, they have provided round the clock care for thousands of San Diego area kittens that might otherwise have...
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...
According to the Cornell University Feline Health Center, up to 5% of cats suffer from feline asthma. Feline asthma is caused by an allergic reaction to inhaled particles, called allergens. The immune system of a cat susceptible to allergens will trigger an inflammation of the...
Upper respiratory infections (URIs) can be very common in cats, especially kittens and cats living in multi-cat environments like shelters. URIs can affect a cat’s nose, eyes, sinuses, mouth, and throat. Common symptoms include sneezing, runny nose and eyes, fever, weakness, and appetite loss. URIs...
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...
While it’s easy to budget for routine pet care expenses like food, kitty litter, and trips to the groomer, a serious pet injury or illness can lead to thousands of dollars of unexpected veterinary expenses. One recent FACE case, a pug named Sophie, is a...
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...
February is Pet Dental Health Month, a great time to remind dog and cat owners to make sure their pets’ teeth and gums are in good shape. Talk to your veterinarian about bringing your pet in for a dental, may veterinary practices have special deals...
What are the dog and cat injuries that are most frequently seen by veterinarians? Here’s a list of the top 10 pet accidents as compiled by WebMD. Is your pet well-protected from these common mishaps that lead to unexpected trips to the vet? Foreign body ingestion....
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is one of the most common causes of chronic, itchy skin problems in dogs. AD occurs when your dog is sensitive to some kind of environmental allergen, like dust mites, fleas, food ingredients, or pollen. Atopic dermatitis leads to irritated, itchy skin,...
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...
A military dog and his handler on duty in Afghanistan were both injured in an IED blast, but are now recovering together at Walter Reed Medical Center. Rocky and his handler, Andrew Brown, were deployed out of Fort Hood with the 89th Military Police Brigade. They...
Special thanks to everyone who helped make FACE's 4th Invitational Golf Tournament (held Nov. 2 at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club) a big success! We hope everyone had a great time and you and your four-legged friends can join us again next year. Couldn't make it this time...