Meet Jake! This adorable Lab got into the trash and swallowed a corn cob he shouldn't have. It ended up making Jake terribly sick, and he needed surgery to remove it fast otherwise it could have been fatal. Jake's mom was so saddened when she...

Meet Firsties! This handsome Chihuahua took a bad spill when he wiggled right out of his owner's arms and ended up breaking one of his tiny legs. His "mom," a single woman working two jobs to make ends meet, was so sad when she realized...

Meet Jake! Last week, this adorable pup took a bad tumble down the stairs and broke his back leg. When Jake's "parents," a former military couple with three children, found out that they would not be able to afford Jake's emergency surgery, they were heartbroken....

FACE is so excited to announce that it will be participating in this year's giveBIG San Diego online giving event hosted by the The San Diego Foundation! From Midnight-11:59 p.m PST on May 6, you can make donations through the giveBIG event webpage to FACE to...

Meet Cherub! After over a year of having serious bladder issues, Cherub was finally diagnosed with bladder stones and needed them removed fast to survive. Because of this ongoing problem, Cherub's loving owner was tapped out and could not afford the entire cost of Cherub's...

Meet Lulu! This rambunctious pup got too excited chasing a lizard one day and fractured her little leg running. Her owner, a working mother of three, was heartbroken when she found out that she would not be able to afford Lulu's leg repair. Thankfully, the...

FACE is so excited to announce that we have saved our 900th life, Max! Max had a urethral obstruction that if left untreated, could have been fatal. Thanks to the help of ABC VETERINARY HOSPITAL and FACE, Max now has a second chance at life....

Meet King! This tiny little Miniature Schnauzer fractured his leg while playing fetch and needed surgery fast before it healed incorrectly. King's new "parents," a young military couple, were scrambling to come up with enough funds in time to help King's poor little leg, but...

Meet Ryno! A few weeks ago, this adorable love-bug wasn't acting like his usual energetic and hungry self. His owners knew something had to be wrong when he refused to eat his favorite treats and food for more than a day, so they decided it...

Meet Billy! After a week of vomiting and lethargy, Billy was finally diagnosed with a foreign body obstruction: he had swallowed something that he could not pass. His owner, a single working mother, was devastated when she found out that Billy would need a surgery...

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to visit FACE at the San Diego Pet Expo this past Saturday! It was a very successful event, and we hope to be back next year!...

Meet Gizmo! Gizmo was playing on the couch with two of his doggy friends when he fell off and began yelping. When his owners noticed him limping and that he was in pain, they took him to the hospital right away. Upon examining him and...

Preparing for a future emergency may seem unimportant, but disaster can strike at any minute, and it's important to be prepared. If you have pets, it can be even harder to plan. Here are a few things to check off your list when preparing your family and...

Happy Valentines Day from the FACE Family! We hope you and your furry companions feel the love, but don't forget that the tasty treats we like to share on this day, such as chocolates, may be harmful to your pets! ...

Meet Nox! This adorable kitty-cat went missing for two days before his "mom" was able to track him down. Unfortunately, Nox was hit by a car and was found by a good Samaritan who took him to an emergency hospital where they found out he...

Grab your pup and join FACE and friends for a fun "Mardi Paws" Celebration and Pet Parade! You'll be in for an afternoon of fun including a canine costume contest, "King and Queen" contest, a pet photo booth, yummy treats, doggy beads and goody bags,...

Meet Magic! Magic was roughhousing one day when he got a little too excited and ended up breaking his leg. His "dad," a young student surviving off student loans, could not afford the cost of the surgery needed to save his leg, even after maxing...