14 Feb Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentine's Day from Success Story Teddy and all your friends at FACE! ...
02 Feb Meet FACE Success Story Black Diamond!
Black Diamond is an adorable Lab mix puppy who recently fractured his tibia while playing with a larger dog. This poor pup was in a good deal of pain and needed urgent veterinary care. His dad was struggling with some health issues of his own and...
19 Jan Meet FACE Success Story Hubert!
Meet Hubert! Hubert required urgent surgery for a broken leg and his loving family needed a little help with the cost of his critical veterinary care. With the help of a FACE grant, Hubert was able to get the treatment he needed. His family reports that...
03 Jan Meet FACE Success Story Tucker!
Tucker is a sweet 11-year-old rescue dog. This past summer he was undergoing chemotherapy for lymphoma when he accidentally ingested a foreign body that got stuck in his gastrointestinal tract. Poor Tucker needed emergency veterinary care to remove the obstruction, but the cost of his chemotherapy...
30 Dec Happy New Year!
Best wishes for a wonderful New Year from your friends at FACE! ...
22 Dec Happy Holidays!
Warmest wishes for a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season from Success Stories Baby and Oliver...
14 Dec Rising Pet Food Costs Put Strain on European Pet Owners
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...
08 Dec Meet FACE Success Story Buddy
This sweet guy is Buddy! Poor Buddy was bitten in the face by a rattlesnake recently. His mom was unable to afford the cost of the emergency treatment required to stabilize her beloved dog. She applied for a FACE grant and we were able to help...
24 Nov Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from Success Story Milo and all your friends at FACE! ...
15 Nov Meet FACE Success Story Theo
How adorable is little Theo? Theo is a 9-year-old dog who has been struggling with vision problems and eye discomfort. His vet diagnosed him with cataracts, glaucoma, and other eye problems that were taking a severe toll on his quality of life. Theo's treatment was costly and...
01 Nov Meet FACE Success Story Junior!
This little guy is FACE grantee Junior! Junior needed emergency surgery after ingesting a foreign body. His family was unable to afford the full cost of his urgent treatment and applied for a FACE grant. We are happy to report that this beloved pet bird got his...
25 Oct Tips: Encouraging Kids to Explore a Career in Veterinary Health
Kids love animals, and many express a desire to become a veterinarian or choose a career that involves working with animals. How do you encourage kids to make that dream a reality? A recent article in Popular Science offers some practical advice on supporting kids with...
20 Oct Pictures! FACE’s 11th Dog-Friendly Golf Tournament
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...
18 Oct Happy National Veterinary Technician Week!
October 16-22 is National Veterinary Technician Week, a time to show our appreciation for all the dedicated vet techs who contribute so much to our pets' health! FACE thanks all team members at our partner veterinary practices for everything they do to save the lives of...
04 Oct Meet FACE Success Story Hloya!
Hloya is FACE's first Ukrainian refugee pet success story! This sweet Maine Coon kitten made the long journey from Ukraine to San Diego with her loving family, giving them affection and comfort during this difficult time. Unfortunately, Hloya escaped from their new home and returned with...
22 Sep Meet FACE Success Story Rollie!
This handsome guy is Rollie. Rollie was diagnosed with advanced stage 4 periodontal disease and needed extensive dental work, as untreated periodontal disease can lead to pain and serious, even life-threatening, health complications. Rollie's parents applied for a FACE grant to help with the cost of...
06 Sep Meet FACE Success Story Rango!
This cute little guy is FACE Success Story Rango! While many of our grantees are dogs and cats, we also provide financial assistance for critical veterinary care for exotic pets like Rango the ferret. When Rango stopped eating and became lethargic, his family took him to the...
26 Aug Happy International Dog Day!
August 26th is International Dog Day. To help celebrate, here is FACE grantee Shadow! Shadow had 2 emergency surgeries for serious spinal problems in 2021. His mom is a military service member and spent her savings on Shadow's first operation. Shadow's 16-year-old human sister even got...
11 Aug Meet FACE Success Story Abby!
This cute little girl is 7-year-old Abby. Not long after she was adopted as an adult dog, she started showing signs of pain. She was diagnosed with pyometra, a serious uterine infection. Abby needed life-saving emergency surgery. After spending money on her urgent veterinary care, her...
29 Jul Meet FACE Success Story Tuchina
This bright-eyed kitty is Tuchina! Tuchina’s mom is a graduate student who adopted her from a cat café in 2020. Besides being a beloved pet, she is also her emotional support animal. Tuchina developed a life-threatening urinary blockage, one of the most common feline health emergencies...
15 Jul Meet FACE Success Story Shaka!
This adorable pup is 1-year-old Shaka! Poor Shaka was hit by a car and suffered a severe leg injury. Shaka’s family was experiencing financial difficulties, as his human sister suffers from a chronic illness. His family could not afford the full cost of his critical veterinary...