Success Stories

Buddy

Buddy and his owner, Paul, had just moved into a relative's home after Paul lost his job. One afternoon, Buddy snuck out of the yard and ended up next door where he was attacked by three huge dogs. Paul ran after Buddy and tried to rescue him from the dogs, nearly getting attacked himself. Buddy was left in critical condition with severe crushing wounds. Paul borrowed money from friends to cover part of Buddy's care, but quickly ran out. FACE donors Peg & Peri Urvek were so touched by Buddy's story, they offered to help. Today, Buddy is on the road to recovery and his owner is tremendously grateful to still have his faithful companion.

Popcorn

Popcorn is a 4-year-old cat who suffered from bladder stones.  His owner is a single parent who also supports her elderly parent.  Due to the economy, she has been forced to take furloughs at work.  Without the support of FACE, Popcorn's owner wouldn't have been able to get him the surgery he needed.

Oakley

Oakley was a care free 3-month-old puppy until an accident left him with a broken elbow.  Oakley and his furry brother, Diego, got so caught up in playing that they would up right under someone's feet.  Oakley's tiny leg was stepped on.  OUCH!  Oakley's mom couldn't afford the entire cost of the surgery he needed and thought she'd have to surrender him.  But with assistance from FACE, Oakley is healing and back where he belongs--with his loving family.

Coco

Coco was accidentally dropped by the 6-year-old son of a large family.  Their income has been cut in half due to the economy and they were unable to afford the surgery to fix Coco's broken leg.  Their only option was to put Coco to sleep.  Coco's owner could not bear the thought of her young son feeling like he caused Coco's euthanasia.  Thankfully, she found FACE.  We helped save Coco's life as well as prevent a little boy from living with a life-changing mistake.

Princess Rat

Tiny Princess Rat ran out the front door and into the street, where she was tragically hit by a car.  Princess Rat shattered her pelvis and ruptered her bladder, but was miraculously alive.  However, the surgery to make her well was too much for her military family to afford.  Thankfully, FACE was there to lend a helping hand.

                                              

Lady Bug

Four-year-old Min Pin Ladybug was adopted from a shelter only a few months ago.  One day, her owners noticed Ladybug was in pain, and a few hours later she could barely walk.  Vets discovered a slipped disk in her neck.  This painful problem could only be relieved with surgery.  Ladybug's owners scraped together what they could, but it wasn't enough to cover the expensive procedure.  With funding from FACE, Ladybug received the surgery she needed and is now back at home with her family.

apache

Apache was going outside with his owner when their legs got tangled and his paw was accidentally stepped on.  The mishap left Apache with several broken bones in his foot, and it left his owner, a Marine, feeling terrible about the pain his beloved dog was feeling.  Having just emptied his savings to buy a home and pay for his wedding, there was nothing left to pay for Apache's expensive surgery.  With help from FACE, Apache received treatment and is looking forward to a long life with his family in their new home.

Dynah

Dynah is one lucky kitty.  You know what they say about cats always landing on their feet?  Well, in Dynah's case her feet took the brunt of a horrible fall that broke both her front legs.  Dynah's owner recently lost her job and couldn't afford her cat's surgery.  And, due to a recent family tragedy, Dynah's owner needed her for support more than ever.  Because of FACE's generous donors, Dynah is home, healing with her grateful human.

Royalty

Royalty was only 6-weeks-old when she broke her elbow in a fall down the stairs. To fix the injury, Royalty would need surgery. But her loving family couldn't afford the whole bill. As they searched for help, another crisis complicated their lives even further. Royalty's mom Danielle went into labor and experienced complications while delivering her daughter. While Danielle battled her own medical challenges, her new baby remained in intensive care for more than a month. Fortunately, the family found the FACE Foundation and Royalty got the surgery she needed. Now this sweet puppy can grow up alongside Danielle's new baby.

"Without the FACE organization we don't know what we would have done!  With a special thanks to Stacy and Vanessa and to all their staff we owe you more than we could ever pay back.  Again thank you from the bottom of our hearts." -- Earlene Henderson

Elvis

Elvis, a 9-year-old German Shepherd, is his mom's constant companion. Just a few months ago, the pair traveled together from Western New York to California, where his mom, Trish, started a new job caring for horses on a farm. Elvis was the one constant in Trish's life at a time when everything else was changing. But things took a turn for the worst when Elvis was kicked by a horse, shattering one of his leg bones into seven pieces. Fortunately, the FACE Foundation was able to help pay for a much needed surgery. Today, Elvis is thrilled to be back home recovering with his best friend.

 

 

Suki

Suki is getting the chance to grow up thanks to the FACE Foundation. At only 4-months-old and weighing just over 3 pounds, Suki was injured while playing with some children. Both of her front legs were broken and she was unable to walk. Her owner is on disability and couldn't afford treatment. The veterinary staff fell in love with this gentle puppy and really wanted to help out. They discounted their fees and with help from FACE, this sweet puppy is back home healing with her family.

Jazzy

Jazzy was brought into the Veterinary Specialty Hospital with an obstructed urinary tract and a resistant E. coli infection. His owner, unable to meet the financial cost of the treatment, was faced with the unthinkable decision of surrendering Jazzy or putting him to sleep. Jazzy is one of the sweetest cats! He captured everyone's heart at VSH and FACE. Thanks to support from our donors, Jazzy was able to receive the lifesaving care he needed. A urinary catheter was put in place to empty his bladder and antibiotics were administered for the infection. After several days of continued care, Jazzy rebounded and was able to go home to his happy family.

Ava

This feisty little min-pin is beloved by her mom Jessica. Ava is only 4-months-old and loves to be with her family constantly. One night at dinner she accidentally got stepped on while under the table. Her broken front leg required immediate surgery. Ava’s mom is a full-time student and a single mother of two young boys. She had no way to pay for Ava’s necessary procedure. Without help from the FACE Foundation Ava would have been euthanized. Thanks to our donors this darling little puppy has a new lease on life!

Rug

Thanks to the generous donors of the FACE Foundation, "Rug" is once again making people smile. When bone fragments lodged in his esophagus, Rug needed immediate surgery. With a grant from FACE, Rug received the care he needed and his owners were able to choose life for their beloved dog.

Kitty

Kitty had a tough start to his young life. He was attacked by a coyote when he was only 8 weeks old. He had already been rescued from horrible living conditions where his parents were kept in rabbit hutches. He is one of the most loving kittens you'd ever hope to meet! Even though his back end was crushed from the coyote, he was purring and rubbing on everyone who met him. FACE and the surgeons at VSH were able to help Kitty and send him home to heal.

 

 

Honey

When Honey, a 3-year-old female Labrador Retriever, could no longer walk, she was brought to Veterinary Specialty Hospital for diagnosis. Vets discovered that she had injured both her wrists. The injuries were extensive and required surgery which Honey's owner could not afford. After receiving financial assistance from FACE, the surgery was performed. Honey recovered quickly and is now back at home, running and playing like her old happy fun-loving self.

Oreo

Oreo got out of the house, ran into the street and got hit by a car. His injuries were too severe to be handled by his owner's regular veterinarian and he was referred to a specialist. When poor Oreo's wounds became infected, he once again needed care, this time resulting in the amputation of his front left leg. FACE stepped in to make Oreo's surgery possible. He has since returned home and has learned how to run, jump and play like any other kitty!

Rocky

When 12-week-old Rocky's tummy didn't agree with the new treats his owner gave him, he promptly threw them up. Unfortunately, part of a treat got stuck in Rocky's lung, giving him pneumonia and causing him a lot of pain. His veterinarian put him on antibiotics but Rocky's little body wasn't strong enough to fight the infection. The only way Rocky could survive was to have part of his infected lung removed. Rocky's heartbroken owner just couldn't afford his life-saving surgery. This left her with euthanasia as the only other option to ease his suffering. FACE learned about this case and was able to step in and help save Rocky's life! Rocky went into surgery that evening and was back in his owner's arms three days later. After a few check ups, Rocky was deemed happy and healthy. He was soon back to doing what puppies do best— eating, sleeping, playing and looking cute!

"I have the best news! I was so upset last night and prayed and begged for Rocky to get well. This afternoon I got a call and was told that FACE had decided to fund Rocky's surgery and after care!...I'm so grateful and so relieved." --Brandishea Christian

Hannibal

Hannibal was only 11-weeks-old when he stopped eating. His vet suspected PRAA, a condition in which the esophagus is trapped between a ligament and the heart. Although the problem could be corrected, Hannibal's owners could not afford the surgery. They applied to the FACE Foundation and received a grant, enabling Hannibal's vet to save his life.

Prince

Prince was just a puppy when he was attacked by another dog. His injuries were extensive and painful, and a fractured jaw left him unable to eat. His family could not afford the surgery to mend his broken bones. Their veterinarian told them about FACE, and they qualified for full funding. His family was ecstatic when they heard the news. Prince received reconstructive surgery and is now fully recovered and back at home with his family.

Taz

Taz was brought into a local veterinary hospital when his frightened owner noticed unusual bleeding. It was quickly discovered that he would need surgery to have any chance of recovery. This adorable 7-month-old English Bulldog also suffered from an elongated soft palate, making it difficult to breathe. The FACE Foundation was able to assist Taz's distraught "mom" by covering the cost of his surgery. He is now back to visiting the dog park and playing with his girlfriend Talulah.

"Before I came to Specialty with my last couple of problems my mom had already spent thousands and thousands of dollars on me even though I have insurance. She didn't know what she was going to do and she was scared that she was going to lose me too but then the wonderful doctors there and FACE came to my rescue. Neither one of us have the words to say how much you all mean to us." –Taz, as told to owner Jaxston Kyle

Riff Raff

Riff Raff didn't know that his body was trying to tell him something when he kept vomiting and ultimately refused to eat. His pet parents noticed the change and brought Riff Raff to an internal medicine specialist, who diagnosed him with a fatty liver. When Riff Raff stopped eating, his body overwhelmed his liver with fat as a source of energy. Riff Raff received nutrients with help from a feeding tube and his owners got help via vital assistance from the FACE Foundation.

Brownie

After being bitten by a snake, little Brownie was rushed to Veterinary Specialty Hospital, where he started seizing and went into shock. The Chihuahua mix needed emergency care, which his family could not afford. With help from FACE, Brownie was able to receive necessary anti-venom and recovered nicely in the ICU; eventually going home to his happy owners.

"We would like to send an extended "Thank you" to everyone at Veterinary Specialty Hospital for their miraculous services rendered in Brownie's recovery. He now runs, plays, barks, and snores like before his snake bite accident in August. We also appreciate the help from FACE to ensure his recovery process" --The Jacobs Family

Brownie

Brownie, an adorable 2-year-old Cocker Spaniel, was brought into the Veterinary Specialty Hospital after he had been hit by a car. It was quickly discovered that his pelvis was broken and he would need surgery to have any chance of recovery. Brownie’s treatment was extensive and costly, and his family simply could not afford his life-saving surgery. Thankfully, the FACE Foundation was able to provide assistance with the cost of surgery, and Brownie is back to running and playing again with his grateful family.

Lady

Little Lady is walking again thanks to funds from the FACE Foundation. Lady arrived at the hospital not being able to put pressure on her left hind leg. The vet discovered that due to a genetic problem her knee cap was not sliding in its natural groove. Surgery corrected Lady's abnormality and she was released to her thankful family the next day.

Rally

Poor Rally wasn't feeling well. He stopped eating, became lethargic and just seemed depressed. Tests revealed damage to his stomach and colon. Rally's owners could not afford his life-saving surgery. FACE was able to pay for Rally's veterinary treatment, allowing him to fully recover.

Zoe

Two-year-old Zoe is back at home with her loving family after her run-in with a venomous spider. Her owners were dismayed to discover that Zoe's estimated treatment cost was more than they could afford. With the help of valuable donors, the FACE Foundation was able to provide Zoe's family a grant to cover her treatment costs.

Buddy

Lap dog Buddy is walking again with the help from Veterinary Specialty Hospital and FACE. The 3-year-old Miniature Dachshund couldn't even stand when his owner brought him to the vet. Buddy cried out in pain when picked up, and the pain kept getting worse. The specialists at VSH found that Buddy had a herniated disk. Unable to afford surgery, Buddy's owner tried pain medication, but it didn't help. Her only other choice was to put Buddy to sleep, a gut wrenching decision she prepared herself to take. Before bringing Buddy to the vet, something made her call FACE. Within hours, Buddy was in surgery having his spine repaired. He is now back at home and is expected to make a full recovery.

"Words cannot express how grateful I am to the FACE Foundation!... Buddy is very dear to me; but I could not let him suffer, and I couldn't afford to give him the surgery he needed... The FACE Foundation agreed to pick up most of the cost of the MRI and surgery, leaving me with a smaller bill that I could afford. I'm so happy to be able to give my wonderful dog another chance at life!" -- Barbara J. Braybrook

Baby Girl

Baby Girl learned the hard way that puppies can get hurt in the most surprising ways. Her leg was broken by being stepped on by another dog. She needed surgery, which her owners could not afford. With funds from FACE, Baby Girl was able to undergo the necessary procedure, leaving her happy, healed and healthy…ready to take on her adult life.