FACE FOUNDATION
Celebrating the New Year
with Big News
T
he Foundation for Animal
Care and Education (FACE) is
celebrating their 2,500th life
saved! Established in 2006, the
local San Diego nonprofit helps pets in
need of emergency veterinary care.
Charlie, an adorable 5-year-old terrier
mix, is FACE’s 2,500th life saved.
Suffering from a near-fatal infection,
Charlie was close to death. Thankfully,
her story doesn’t end here.
Charlie came into Janine and Paul’s family
when she was a young pup. Paul, Janine and
their two teenagers have loved Charlie and
cared for her dearly ever since. Recently, the
family noticed
Charlie acting
lethargic and
vomiting –
they knew
something
was wrong.
After rushing
her to the
vet, it was
Charlie
determined
that Charlie
has pyometra – an infection in unspayed
female dogs that if left untreated can be
fatal. Her veterinarian at VCA Animal Medical
Center of El Cajon recommended an
emergency surgery to save Charlie. Her family
never expected anything like this to happen to
her, which is why educating pet owners about
the health benefits to spaying and neutering
is so important. They didn’t have the funds to
cover this life-saving procedure and were in
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Charlie and the El Cajon
VCA Hospital Staff
desperate need of help. Without this surgery,
Charlie wouldn’t have been able to make it.
Both Janine and Paul are seniors working to
make ends meet. After a major fall three years
ago, Janine is disabled and wheelchair bound.
Her injury caused Janine deep depression,
making her almost unrecognizable to their
entire family. Her rehabilitation therapist
suggested incorporating Charlie into her
rehab, and she quickly transitioned back to
her old self. Through tears, Paul told a pet’s
life, “I honestly credit Charlie with saving my
wife’s life. Charlie helped get her through this
tough time. Charlie is always by her side.”
Thankfully, FACE’s supporters were able to
raise enough funds to get Charlie the surgery
needed to save her life. She is now back at
home with her family, happy and healthy!
FACE is asking for tax-deductible
donations of $25 or more in honor of
our 2,500th life saved. You can learn
more about FACE Foundation and how to
donate at www.face4pets.org or by calling
858-450-FACE. apl
WINTER 2020