Meet FACE Success Story Chica!

This little cutie is Chica!  Chica is a senior Chihuahua mix who was suffering from advanced gum disease that caused her quite a bit of pain. Chica needed multiple tooth extractions to relieve her pain and allow her to eat comfortably.  Chica's loving mom is on a fixed income and could not afford the full …

Meet FACE Success Story Ruby!

Cute little Ruby is a one year old Chihuahua-Poodle mix.  Recently, Ruby lost her appetite and began to vomit.  A vet visit revealed that poor Ruby had a piece of chewed bone lodged at the base of her esophagus. Ruby needed emergency surgery to remove it and save her life.  Her family has been struggling …

Meet FACE Success Story Milbert!

Cute little Milbert is a two year old Dachshund who got into a bit of trouble recently when he ingested some feminine products and got an intestinal blockage. Milbert needed life-saving emergency surgery, but his mom only just recently found a new job after being unemployed during the pandemic, and she was unable to afford …

Meet FACE Success Story Justin

Twelve year old Justin is the beloved pet in a San Diego military family.  He began to experience severe pain while walking and his veterinarian diagnosed him with intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), a degenerative spinal condition requiring immediate surgery to relieve his pain. Justin's family could not afford the full cost of his surgery and …

FACE By the Numbers: Highlights from Our 2020 Annual Report

2020 was a difficult year for all of us.  For the 344 families helped by FACE grants last year, the hardships were compounded by their pets’ life-threatening veterinary emergencies. Many of our grantees saw changes to their financial situations during the height of the pandemic.  When their pets needed emergency medical treatment, FACE and our …