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 Buddy get the critical veterinary care he needed. He …

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 his family was unable to afford the full …

“Veterinary Deserts” Impact Urban Pet Owners

You may have heard the term “food deserts” to describe low-income urban areas that lack access to supermarkets and other sources of fresh, healthy food. These areas are often “veterinary deserts” too. Veterinary deserts are lower-income city neighborhoods that have fewer veterinary clinics than affluent neighborhoods. A recent article on the DVM 360 website highlights …

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 life-saving surgery, thanks to our wonderful supporters and …

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 a fractured leg. Her family reached out to FACE …