Los Angeles recently approved a largescale trap-neuter-return (TNR) project called the Citywide Cat Program to reduce the number of homeless cats and kittens in the city. An estimated 20,000 stray cats will be spayed or neutered each year under the program. Experts say that over the...
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...
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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...
Our annual dog-friendly golf tournament fundraiser looked a little different this year, but golfers and their pups still had a great time while helping FACE save San Diego pets in need of veterinary care. This year's tournament was held completely outdoors at the Fairbanks Ranch Country...
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,...
Sparky is an adorable 6 year old Pitbull Terrier who was diagnosed with a mast cell tumor. His veterinarians said he would have a good prognosis with radiation therapy. Unfortunately, Sparky's mom and dad were struggling to make ends meet due to employment problems caused by...
Evie and her "mom" have been together for 14 years. Recently, Evie began to have trouble walking and was diagnosed with a herniated disc in her spine that required surgery. Evie's mom was devastated that she did not have sufficient funds to pay for the full...
The wildfires in the western United States have been devastating for both people and their pets. An article in the Medford, Oregon Mail Tribune explains the kinds of injuries local veterinarians are seeing in dogs, cats, and other animals from the Almeda Fire. Vets at the...
This sweet little kitten is Cheesy! Cheesy had only been with his adoptive family for 2 weeks when he jumped into the air and had a bad landing, injuring his back leg. Cheesy needed veterinary care and weeks of splinting and bandaging, but his family...
Wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters can be traumatic events for people…and their animals. As you think about how you will react if a disaster hits your area, don’t forget to include your pets in any emergency preparedness planning. The American Veterinary Medical Association has created...
This little cutie is Max! He recently escaped out of the house and got injured because he was hit by a car. Max's mom and dad had both worked in the food service industry and were laid off during the COVID-19 crisis. They were struggling...
Don’t let that serious face fool you! With a nickname like “Grumpy Sunshine” you can bet this 8 year old kitty has a sweet and playful personality. Recently, Chops began showing signs of a urinary tract problem. His family took him to San Diego’s Veterinary Specialty...
Meet Chiquita…a cute and playful 6 month old Chihuahua! Chiquita recently got herself into a lot of trouble when she accidentally ingested a dangerous number of anti-inflammatory pills. She needed immediate hospitalization and hands-on care to save her life. Unfortunately, Chiquita’s critical veterinary care was more...
Melody’s family began to notice that something was wrong with their cat. She started hiding and showing signs of stomach pain. They took her to the vet and X-rays showed that she had ingested a foreign object…string. Melody needed emergency surgery to save her life, but...
The fetch Foundation is an Arizona-based non-profit that seeks to save the lives of family pets in fires and other emergency situations. They report that half a million pets are impacted by fire each year in the United States. 40,000 family pets die from smoke...
Teddy is an adorable Schnauzer-Poodle mix. His dad Christopher adopted him from the El Cajon Animal Shelter when he was a puppy. Recently, Teddy began to experience a swollen, painful mouth. His vets at the Bastet Veterinary Hospital told Christopher that Teddy had severe periodontal disease and required...
Rocky is the beloved dog of a family that has had some financial ups and downs due to medical bills from a cycling hit and run accident, followed by COVID-19 related layoffs. When Rocky developed the serious spinal disorder intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), Rocky's family could...