Did you know that 1 in 3 pets will become lost at some point during their lives? The San Diego Humane Society alone takes in around 19,000 stray pets per year, and only 22% are reunited with their families. To help increase the number of found...
High rates of inflation and increased pet food and supply prices are impacting pets and their owners across Europe and the UK. According to an article on the Pet Food Industry website, the cost of caring for dogs, cats, and other companion animals is leading to...
On October 10th, FACE's friends and supporters (of both the 2 and 4-legged kind!) joined us for our annual golf fundraiser at San Diego's Fairbanks Ranch Country Club. Everyone had a great time playing golf, followed by dinner and an exciting charity auction, all to benefit...
Most pet owners have been noticing both supply issues and increasing prices when they shop for pet food. But according to a report on the petfoodindustry.com website, pet food price hikes are well below those for human food. Pet food prices rose by 2.4% by the...
On Monday, October 18th, FACE hosted its 10th Annual Invitational Dog-Friendly Golf Tournament. Golfers and their pups got together at San Diego's Fairbanks Ranch Country Club to golf for a cause...
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...
Experts are predicting a higher-than-normal risk for both Western wildfires and Atlantic hurricanes in the 2021 season. It’s important to have a disaster plan in place that includes your pets. Here in California and other parts of the West, fast spreading wildfires can be dangerous for...
On September 11, 2021, FACE held its 15 year anniversary event. Featuring a lovely evening of food, drinks, a movie, and more, this event celebrated 15 years of saving lives and benefited pets in need. After witnessing so many pet parents make the heartbreaking decision of...
The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency has reported an outbreak of leptospirosis, a contagious bacterial disease, in area dogs. Leptospirosis are bacteria that can be found in soil and water. Dogs are most commonly affected but it can also be transmitted to humans. The...
On Monday, November 4th, pups and pros enjoyed a day of golf and fun at San Diego's Lomas Santa Fe Country Club for FACE’s 8th Invitational Golf Tournament! This dog-friendly event featured a golf tournament followed by an awards ceremony, live auction, silent auction, and exclusive...
We are looking forward to honoring our good friend--and dedicated San Diego animal advocate--Sandie Lampe at our upcoming Animaltarian Awards on September 29th. Sandie has dedicated much of her professional career in the media to raising awareness about pet well-being and animal welfare. She is an award-winning...
On September 29th, FACE will be hosting our Animaltarian Awards, honoring some of our local San Diego area animal heroes. We'll be profiling each award recipient in the coming weeks, starting with our friends at La Jolla Veterinary Hospital! La Jolla Vet has been taking care...
With summer in full swing, many dog owners are looking forward to bringing their four-legged friends out and about with them. One of the most popular destinations…dog-friendly outdoor dining patios at restaurants and bars! Our friends at San Diego Pets Magazine put together a helpful list...
A study of former pet parrots living and breeding in the wild (called “naturalized” parrots) was recently published in the Journal of Ornithology. The findings show that our escaped pet birds are living, and in many cases thriving, in nearly all US states, including those with...
Five tiny kittens made big news here in San Diego recently! Workers on a construction site were surprised to hear meows coming from a 60 foot steel column that had traveled hundreds of miles from Hayward to San Diego on a truck. After failing to coax...
Back in January, the San Diego Humane Society took part in a large-scale rescue operation of 84 cockatiels from a one-bedroom apartment. The rescue made the news and many interested adopters began contacting San Diego Humane about the birds. The cockatiels spent several weeks at the...
In many communities around the U.S. cats and small dogs are at risk of being attacked by coyotes. Many pet owners have reported that cats have been taken from enclosed backyards and small dogs were attacked while out on walks. What can pet parents do to...
Here in San Diego we have quite a few dog-friendly beaches for people and their pups to enjoy. Are you planning on bringing your dog to the beach for some fun in the sun this summer? The San Diego Humane Society has put together a...
Animal hoarding stories are always tough to hear about. A recent hoarding case in the San Diego County community of Poway has gotten a lot of attention recently. An incredible number of dogs were rescued from a hoarding situation…123 to be exact (the number grew after...
Many San Diegans are familiar with our famous “Original Dog Beach” (one of the first dog-friendly beaches in the U.S.), popular with locals and tourists alike. But did you know that not far from Dog Beach is a Mission Bay jetty that is home to...
The Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas, CA is overflowing with adorable beagle puppies! A total of 42 rescue pups were brought here recently...