Meet FACE Success Story Raven!

This handsome fellow is a Mastiff mix named Raven. Raven and his mom recently moved to San Diego not long after the sad passing of another dog in the family. Raven unexpectedly fell ill and needed an urgent splenectomy. Raven's human friends did their best to help his mom out with his veterinary bills, but …

Meet FACE Success Story Snickers!

Snickers is the fur kid of two members of the military here in San Diego. When he began to show signs of pain and struggled to urinate, his owners took him to the vet’s office, where he was diagnosed with a urinary tract obstruction. Snickers’ owners were experiencing some financial challenges due to reduced work …

Meet FACE Success Story Apollo

This little cutie is Apollo! When he began to show signs of pain and have a hard time walking, his mom took him to the vet, where he was diagnosed with a serious spinal condition known as intervertebral disc disease (IVDD). Apollo needed surgery to relieve his pain and help him walk comfortably again. Apollo’s …

Meet FACE Success Story Billy!

This handsome kitty is Billy, a 4-year-old cat who needed urgent veterinary treatment for a life-threatening urinary blockage. Billy's dad is a single, full-time student who also works construction jobs to help make ends meet. He did not have the funds to fully afford Billy's needed surgery. With the help of a FACE grant, Billy …

Pet Food Price Inflation Rising at Slower Rate than Human Food

Most pet owners have been noticing both supply issues and increasing prices when they shop for pet food. But according to a report on the petfoodindustry.com website, pet food price hikes are well below those for human food. Pet food prices rose by 2.4% by the end of 2021, while the cost for our food …