Grab a tissue and check out this recent addition to our YouTube channel! FACE was able to help an adorable adopted senior dog and her loving mom. Meet our friends Linda and Lilly! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lgklBkLmfg&w=560&h=315] ...
Here at FACE, we love to help all pets, we just don't get many opportunities to help animals other than dogs and cats. When we received a call about Butterscotch, a five-year-old guinea pig who needed an eye removal, we knew we had to help...
Meet Luka, a five-year-old Spaniel mix who was presented to the veterinary hospital with severe bladder stones. Luka’s mom fundraised extensively to help her sweet dog, but was still unable to afford the entire cost of the procedure. She contacted FACE looking for a helping hand...
This happy little pup is a recent FACE Sucess Story. Casper is a member of a large and loving family of 6. He was diagnosed with a painful and debilitating spinal condition known as IVDD (intervertebral disc disease). Casper needed immediate surgery with a veterinary neurologist. ...
Oh no, your dog just got into some chocolate! How do you know if the amount eaten is a danger to your pet which requires an emergency visit to the veterinarian’s office? The PetMD website has created a chocolate toxicity meter for dogs. You can quickly...
The cute little French Bulldog (also called the Frenchie) is experiencing a huge jump in popularity. According to the American Kennel Club’s list of most popular US dog breeds, the French Bulldog rose from number 11 in 2003 all the way up to 4th most...
6 month old FACE Success Story Beast needed emergency surgery after ingesting a foreign object...
Spring is the time of year when many dog and cat owners start thinking about parasite protection. Internal and external parasites can pose a serious health risk for our pets, but how do we know which ones are a particular danger in our geographic area? The...
A Yarmouth, Massachusetts Police Department K-9 named Nero was shot when he accompanied his human partner Sgt. Sean Gannon on a call to serve an arrest warrant. Sadly, Sgt. Gannon was also shot and died from his injuries. Nero, a Belgian Malinois, was taken to Cape...
Those popular little indoor succulent plants you’re seeing everywhere are adorable and appealing…but are they safe to bring home if you have a dog or cat in the house? There are many houseplants that can be harmful to our pets, but with the growing popularity of...
Last month, San Diego resident Sean noticed a small, green-eyed tabby cat visiting outside of his apartment. She continued to stop by, and the two formed a friendship. Sean soon found out that Cleo had been abandoned and was not able to return to her...
The snow is melting, the flowers are blooming...
In honor of National Puppy Day, we'd like to introduce you to Dallas! This adorable Border Collie was injured after playing with a much larger Golden Retriever. At only 6 months old, Dallas desperately needed surgery to repair the fracture in his leg. His owner had just...
[caption id="attachment_3397" align="alignnone" width="360"] Jax and Luis[/caption] We’re privileged to introduce you to a very special FACE Success Story. Jax and his dad Luis headed out for a day of fun and were driving north on California’s Interstate 5 when a drunk driver, who was driving the wrong way, collided...
Check out this adorable pup and his little lion friend! Hemi is an 11 year old Pomeranian who was presented to Dr. Tanya Cruz and the emergency team at San Diego’s Veterinary Specialty Hospital after being attacked by another dog. Hemi was then transferred to the...
[caption id="attachment_3348" align="alignnone" width="712"] Theo[/caption] Happy Valentine's Day from FACE Success Story Theo, a rescue cat who is loved dearly by his mom. Poor Theo was hit by a car one day and found by the side of the road. After taking him to the vet, they...
A life-long animal lover, Diana Stone has been supporting FACE since day one. That means her volunteerism has spanned over 10 YEARS! From actively participating in all events, to donating beautiful items to our annual Bags & Baubles silent auction fundraiser, Diana is always seeking ways to...
February is National Pet Dental Health Month, and the perfect time to get in the habit of brushing your pet’s teeth (if you don’t already), and scheduling a dental appointment with your veterinarian. Just like your own dental health, your pet’s dental health is important too. ...
A recent heartbreaking story on the Newsweek website serves as an important reminder that hair color intended for humans should never be used on our pets. A Maltese mix named Violet was taken in by the Pinellas County (FL) Animal Services Department. Poor Violet was dyed...
With the growing popularity of brachycephalic (short-nosed) dog breeds like French Bulldogs and Pugs, veterinarians are increasingly concerned about the health and well-being of these dogs. Many short-muzzled dogs suffer from a condition called BOAS (brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome). Symptoms include respiratory noise, narrowed nostrils, gastrointestinal...