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FACE Foundation (Foundation for Animal Care and Education)

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What it is
Help paying vet bills
Where
San Diego
Status
Accepting applications
Checked
on the official website, November 3, 2026

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San Diego nonprofit that provides financial help for veterinary care to families at risk of losing a pet due to hardship.

Checked on the official website · November 3, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: 10505 Sorrento Valley Road #175, San Diego, CA 92121

Good to know

  • Who can use it: Supports low-income families, seniors, veterans and military families, people experiencing homelessness, students, and disabled individuals who have exhausted other options.
  • How to get started: Use the Apply For Assistance page or call.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

Before you go

Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.

If cost is the barrier, Paying for Care compares grants, payment plans and fundraising, and a free funding plan puts them together for your pet.

Work here? Check this listing for your organization. Refer people here? Tools for care teams. Help My Pet is free for organizations and the families they serve, and families who can’t cover a bill can get a free fundraiser page.

Sources

FACE Foundation (Foundation for Animal Care and Education) official page, checked November 3, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.

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