Ready for a heartwarming documentary about service dogs and the people who rely on them? Be sure to keep an eye out for the movie Buddy, a film from the Netherlands that tells the stories of six special service dogs and their owners. Buddy is currently playing in a few select theatres around the US, … Continue reading Watch the Trailer for “Buddy” – A New Film About Service Dogs
Meet FACE Success Story Jax
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 head-on with them. Both Luis and Jax were ejected from their car, while the drunk driver … Continue reading Meet FACE Success Story Jax
Study Shows MRI Scans Help Find Best Service Dog Candidates
In the ongoing effort to understand what our pets are thinking, researchers have been performing MRI scans on dogs’ brains for the past several years. A recent canine brain scan study conducted by scientists at Emory University may help determine which dogs will make the best service dogs. 43 service dogs in training with the … Continue reading Study Shows MRI Scans Help Find Best Service Dog Candidates
FACE Grants Help Service Dogs in Need of Critical Veterinary Care
Recently FACE received a wonderful thank you letter from a truly special grantee. Meet Kenneth and his service dog Sampson. FACE provides financial assistance for emergency veterinary care to qualified pet owners…and some of these pets happen to be service dogs like Sampson! Ken receives life-saving support from Sampson. Ken has multiple health challenges, and … Continue reading FACE Grants Help Service Dogs in Need of Critical Veterinary Care
Meet Joshua!
Meet Joshua! Joshua is truly an exceptional dog with an exceptional story. This adorable Lab mix has long been a service dog for his loving owner who spends all of her spare time trying to fund-raise for his medical issues. When Joshua's "mom" found out that he had complicated foot issues which were impairing his … Continue reading Meet Joshua!