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Enjoy scrolling through all of our Frosted Face senior animals who have benefit from our mission at Frosted Faces Foundation.  They are listed in order of date of rescue, including those that have passed. If you have been following a certain Frosted Face's story and would like to know how he/she is doing, please email us at info@frostedfacesfoundation.org.

Please make note of animals still looking for families do not have anyone listed beside “Family.” View biographies and more photos at Available Frosted Faces, learn more about becoming a family and the different programs we offer. You can also help fund the care of Frosted Faces by registering as their monthly sponsoring Fan.  

 Aj

Acquired from: Final Wish
Age upon Rescue: 15
Date of Rescue: December 19, 2022
Date of Passing:
Family: Chu & Andrew Trani
Fans: HB Admin, Keith Hodgson

mOLLy

Acquired from: Downey Shelter
Age upon Rescue: 8
Date of Rescue: December 22, 2022
Date of Passing:
Family: Jennifer Wilson
Fans: JoeBob, Ace and Shorti Mae Molin

LENNY

Acquired from: Downey Shelter
Age upon Rescue: 10
Date of Rescue: December 22, 2022
Date of Passing:
Family: Jaime Hegge
Fans: Dog Devoted Vintage

Tribute: On December 7th, Jamie fulfilled her promise to Frosted Face Leonard after discovering a bleeding heart based mass.

She shared,

"My cuddly, clumsy, taco stealing Leonard was with me for only 7 months, but what a 7 months it was. We were just starting to truly bond when the heart tumor was discovered and you were placed on palliative care. Broke my heart that I didn't have more time with you to give you the life and love and treats that you deserved, especially since you were entitled to so much more than the life you had before Frosted Faces. I loved every single second with you, even the tough times. Well, except for the taco stealing incident. You almost got sent back after that.

Leonard (kinda) embraced everything I forced him to do, from swimming to long car drives to wearing matching outfits. Next to laying on the couch, his other favorite thing was stealing my clothes... from shirts on the hangar to socks to underwear. I could hear him rifling through my bedroom until he found the perfect item of the day to proudly prance past me on his way to his bed. Every day he'd greet me at the door after a long day of work and would demand to share a couch that barely had a enough room for just me. Leonard was just such a happy dog.

I grateful for the time I spent with him and thank you, Leonard, for all the love and trust and happiness you gave me. Except for that taco.

I love you, you big goofball, and will miss you tripping on flat surfaces and and your big sad puppy dog eyes as you made your move onto the couch, so you could lay down on top of me. You were such a good boy and I will always miss you. 💕"

CORNELIUS

Acquired from: Riverside Shelter
Age upon Rescue: 10
Date of Rescue: December 23, 2022
Date of Passing: January 3, 2023
Family: Frosted Faces Foundation
Fans: HB Admin in honor of Bugsy

Tribute: Today we fulfilled our promise to Frosted Face Cornelius.

We rescued Corny in the 11th hour from Riverside Shelter and he was immediately a favorite because of size and snuggability. We were treating him for a grade 4/4 dental disease, giardia, coughing, spondylosis, among other things.

Cornelius got to go on the rainy hike this weekend, he went to Balboa Park with Mari and John, he was held all of the time by volunteers like Greg and vet staff like Diana. He had a funny bossy side, and also a bird-like bark when he did not like something! We are just so sad to have lost Corny unexpectedly because he deserved to find a family and be loved for longer.

Thank you to all of the volunteers who show up every day for Corny and his friends to remind them that they are loved.

Zeke

Acquired from: Long Beach Animal Care Services
Age upon Rescue: 12
Date of Rescue: December 28, 2022
Date of Passing:
Family: Marla Hernandez
Fans: Lysbeth George

duvalin

Acquired from: San Diego Humane Society
Age upon Rescue: 9
Date of Rescue: December 29, 2022
Date of Passing:
Family: Felicitas Herrera
Fans: Nancy Hoffman, Tammy Martin

Zola

Acquired from: San Diego Humane Society
Age upon Rescue: 11
Date of Rescue: December 29, 2022
Date of Passing:
Family: Tara Novak
Fans: Renée Suzette

Lilo

Acquired from: San Diego Humane Society
Age upon Rescue: 9
Date of Rescue: December 29, 2022
Date of Passing:
Family: Jennifer Phillips & Patrick Romero
Fans: Klaudia Sherzer, Amanda

Stitch

Acquired from: San Diego Humane Society
Age upon Rescue: 10
Date of Rescue: December 29, 2022
Date of Passing:
Family: Jennifer Phillips & Patrick Romero
Fans: Cassandra, Wendy

Pecan

Acquired from: San Diego Humane Society
Age upon Rescue: 11
Date of Rescue: December 29, 2022
Date of Passing: July 26, 2023
Family: Caroline & John Schnurer
Fans: Tralynn Gray

Tribute: On July 26th, Caroline and John fulfilled their promise to Frosted Face Pecan.

They shared,

"We are absolutely heartbroken and devastated. It's been a hard day as reality is setting in. Pecan consumed our lives for the last four months. Everything we did revolved around him and his schedule. We were all in. We miss his little nails tap tapping as he walked on our tiles, his little stinky breath, his funny little skips in the grass, and his yips and yaps to wake us up in the morning and to remind us when we were simply minutes off his meds schedule. Pecan was our lil dude, our swiper, our jedi. He was loved by all. He had a huge impact on our family and it will take a significant amount time to process and heal, but we'll get there. ❤️"

Granny Chica

Acquired from: San Diego Humane Society
Age upon Rescue: 15
Date of Rescue: December 30, 2022
Date of Passing:
Family: Nieco McCabe & Cynthia Smith
Fans: Max, Mini & Boone Manoogian, The Thrasher Family

Mochi

Acquired from: OC Animal Care
Age upon Rescue: 8
Date of Rescue: December 30, 2022
Date of Passing:
Family: Laura Coleman-Lienhart & John Saxon
Fans: Caryn & Michael Rosenstein, Shauna Ianni

lady

Acquired from: OC Animal Care
Age upon Rescue: 11
Date of Rescue: December 30, 2022
Date of Passing:
Family: Louise Chechel
Fans: Joe and Sandy Secola in memory of Bella

stella

Acquired from: OC Animal Care
Age upon Rescue: 12
Date of Rescue: December 30, 2022
Date of Passing: February 6, 2024
Family: Jamie Gaskin & David Flores
Fans: Kathryn & Reggie

Tribute: On February 6th, Jamie fulfilled her promise to Frosted Face Stella.

Jamie shared,

"February 6th, 2024 our hearts were shattered as we had to say goodbye to our sweet Stella. On March 12th 2023 we adopted Stella. One of the best days of our lives by far. Four days later she was diagnosed with seizures. Even with the difficulties of navigating a new diagnosis, she was one of the best decisions we made for our family. She brought so much joy and love to our lives. She loved her walks and wiggles on the grass. She loved smelling flowers and bushes as we walked in new areas. She loved being outside in the sun and feeling the breeze. You could see the smile on her face. That smile was all we needed to know that she was happy and knew she was loved. She was my favorite to cuddle with and we embraced the cuddles as often as she would give them.

You truly do not know how much you love someone until they are gone. Stella was our first Frosted Face and definitely not our last. She will forever hold a very large and special place in our hearts. We were extremely lucky to have had Stella in our lives for almost 11 months. We are grateful that we were able be with her while she crossed the rainbow and tell her how much we loved her and gave her as many kisses as we could. We are extremely grateful for the FF staff for all the love and care they gave Stella. She was loved by so many."

tito bandido

Acquired from: OC Animal Care
Age upon Rescue: 8
Date of Rescue: December 30, 2022
Date of Passing:
Family: Tiffany Brown
Fans: Michelle N. Olivier

luca

Acquired from: OC Animal Care
Age upon Rescue: 7
Date of Rescue: December 30, 2022
Date of Passing:
Family: Marissa Mortati
Fans: John Poytress, Luana Connor

molly

Acquired from: San Diego Humane Society
Age upon Rescue: 10
Date of Rescue: January 4, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Terri Miles
Fans: HB Admin in honor of Bugsy

Marcel

Acquired from: Bonita Shelter
Age upon Rescue: 8
Date of Rescue: January 4, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Kelly & Lori Smith-Riccardi
Fans: Rebecca Davis in memory of Priscilla

Mella

Acquired from: Bonita Shelter
Age upon Rescue: 7
Date of Rescue: January 6, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Michel Enad
Fans: Kathy & FF Tommie, Jennifer Carroll, Camila Gavin in honor of Bill Gavin, Sarah Carvill

Buford

Acquired from: Final Wish
Age upon Rescue: 10
Date of Rescue: January 8, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Carol & Dale Legg
Fans: Rita Stanfield, Donor in memory of Jericho

Frankie

Acquired from: Final Wish
Age upon Rescue: 16
Date of Rescue: January 8, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Jamie Borkenhagen
Fans: Kristin Klarity, Maria Beatty

Molly mae

Acquired from: Carlsbad Shelter
Age upon Rescue: 9
Date of Rescue: January 11, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Genevieve Crain
Fans: Ryan Bradley

Roscoe

Acquired from: Carlsbad Shelter
Age upon Rescue: 10
Date of Rescue: January 11, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Tess Zaret
Fans: Ryan Bradley

mavis

Acquired from: Carlsbad Shelter
Age upon Rescue: 10
Date of Rescue: January 11, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Betty & Craig Maloof
Fans: Ryan Bradley

PETEY

Acquired from: Carlsbad Shelter
Age upon Rescue: 6
Date of Rescue: January 11, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Billie Derrick
Fans: Paula Singer, Erika Allis

Floppy

Acquired from: Carlsbad Shelter
Age upon Rescue: 10
Date of Rescue: January 11, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Caroline Chen & George Boomer
Fans: Kristin Sparkland, Tricia Gilfillenm, Sue Hobbs, Sarah Scorgie

missy

Acquired from: Carlsbad Shelter
Age upon Rescue: 14
Date of Rescue: January 11, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Terry Buderus
Fans: Lee Anne Pierce, Donor in memory of Frosted Face Kyle

Cookie Cardiff

Acquired from: Carlsbad Shelter
Age upon Rescue: 13
Date of Rescue: January 14, 2023
Date of Passing: February 8, 2023
Family: Susan Rose
Fans: Janet for our Gabbygirl, Mari Stein

Tribute: On February 8th, Susan fulfilled her promise to Frosted Face Cookie.

We had just exited Cookie from the shelter where she had been surrendered after her owner passed away. She was fun-loving and bright. We sent her on a Frosted Fling with Teri Schroeder to get extra love, where she solicited adoption interest from family to the late Princess Peach.

Susan brought Cookie home ready to love her with her whole heart, but noticed she had a high respiratory rate. We had just done bloodwork and x-rays a week prior which were clear, but new x-rays showed she had severe pneumonia. We hospitalized her at Animal Urgent Care in and out of oxygen for a week with no improvement. Suddenly on the morning of the 8th, the vet called Susan and her daughter, Sandi, to urgently come to the hospital because Cookie was declining.

We had to let her go. Maybe she was being called to heaven by her mom? I would like to think so.

Cookie's new family shared,

"Even though she was very sick we knew that she had the sweetest soul. Her big brown eyes were soo loving. We hope that we made her feel loved in her last days. We would have loved more time with her. Rest in peace sweet little Cookie girl 💕"

Sonny

Acquired from: SEAACCA
Age upon Rescue: 8
Date of Rescue: January 14, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Marilyn & Daniel McNulty
Fans: Vera Marshall, Vanessa Solis

Molly Miami

Acquired from: Final Wish
Age upon Rescue: 7
Date of Rescue: January 15, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Joseph Lazzara, Ciara Stevens
Fans: Barbara VanHorne, Belinda Racasa

Trevor

Acquired from: Final Wish
Age upon Rescue: 10
Date of Rescue: January 17, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Linda Newell
Fans: Rachel Frederick, Rosary Califano

Duke

Acquired from: Final Wish
Age upon Rescue: 12
Date of Rescue: January 18, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Andrea & Rob Raibert
Fans: Heather R., Barb in honor of Dr. John Cozzens, Anne Dowling

Flotsam

Acquired from: Corona Animal Services
Age upon Rescue: 15
Date of Rescue: January 18, 2023
Date of Passing: February 10, 2023
Family: Frosted Faces Foundation
Fans: Allison Landa, Donor in memory of Robert Rios

Tribute: On February 10th, we fulfilled our promise to Frosted Face Flotsam.

Flotsam and Jetsam were recently brought to the shelter as over the counter strays in terrible condition. Looking at the two of them, you would have guessed that Jetsam was in worse shape, but Flotsam's labs revealed that he was in stage 4 kidney failure with a UTI and pancreatitis. We hospitalized and treated him for two good stretches.

His values began to improve, he never stopped eating or walking all around curiously hopping from bed to bed. He and Jetsam moved into the Smíšek side of the house just in case a home environment would make for quicker healing. They watched movies, tussled over the water bowl, and followed us in the kitchen.

On the evening of February 10th, Flotsam passed away in his sleep curled up next to his brother. It wasn't something we saw coming being that we had just run recheck labs the day prior. We sure have had a stretch of dogs that we just wanted to fix and make all better, but instead, teach us to love big in the moment.

We will continue to hold Jetsam tightly until he finds a family. Thank you to all of the volunteers who loved Flotsam. ❤

Jetsam

Acquired from: Corona Animal Services
Age upon Rescue: 15
Date of Rescue: January 18, 2023
Date of Passing: August 19, 2023
Family:
Fans: Shannon Linch, Alisa Trakulboon, Alexandra Farber, C. Lek Tonarttanavin, Susie & Cooper Smith

Tribute: On August 19th, we fulfilled our promise to Frosted Face Jetsam.

Flotsam and Jetsam were brought into the shelter as over the counter "strays." Two dogs in terrible condition, Jet could barely stand. Much to our surprise, Flotsam passed away in his sleep just a week after rescue. He was battling kidney disease and pancreatitis, and he STILL looked better than Jet did on his best day.

Jetsam lived and lived and lived. He was the oldest old man at FFF, and everyone's baby at the same time. He lived on the "Smíšek side" of the FFF house where he got fourth meals before bed, and Andy propped him on his stick legs to "get his steps in" when he was antsy. If Glover barked at Jet from his bed, Jet was bark right back the most ridiculous bellow.

Jet got to have dental surgery which made him an even more vigorous eater, and we treated him for a pulled shoulder muscle. When I think about volunteers who spent the most time with Jet, Dolores De La Rosa, Kate Trinity, and Kari & Leif Nietz-Gigstad come to mind. Always holding him, doing butt baths, trimming up his little face, and feeding him snacks.

Melynie Whitener and Lisha Wiese took Jetsam to Big Bear for a Frosted Field Trip where he hung out in the cabin, played Yahtzee, and went on a stroller ride by the lake. He always attended the weekend hikes, and it was a contest to see which volunteer could sign up first to carry Jetsam along the trail!

At the end of the day, Jet was ours. Andy and I loved Jet as our own, held him on our chests while we watched TV, and tried giving him many kisses on the nose before he would chomp on ours! We knew it was time to let him go when he was not able to walk, which did not matter at all to us, but he would bark and bark and bark frustrated that he could not help himself. He lost weight and muscle mass ever so slowly in front of us that we hardly noticed, but now looking back at photos I see it.

We and the FFF staff all circled around him as we sent him to heaven.

Our baby bird... fly high.

LIL P

Acquired from: San Diego Humane Society
Age upon Rescue: 10
Date of Rescue: January 21, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Annie Raichev
Fans: Kathy Cleveland

iris

Acquired from: Final Wish Program
Age upon Rescue: 10
Date of Rescue: January 22, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Mary Grace Miskelly & Travis Payne
Fans: Lottie & Kerstin Siann, Deanna, Richelle

Verona

Acquired from: Devore Shelter
Age upon Rescue: 15
Date of Rescue: January 23, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Kathy & Robert Quintard
Fans: Lidia Meze

Emma mae

Acquired from: OC Animal Care
Age upon Rescue: 12
Date of Rescue: January 23, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Sylvia & David Witt
Fans: Lauretta Johnson, Olive L.

lily

Acquired from: Kauai Humane Society
Age upon Rescue: 6
Date of Rescue: January 23, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Joan & Bob LaRose
Fans: Kauai Auntie Kim in memory of Ikaika & Thumper, Shari Irby in honor of Buffy

lola

Acquired from: Kauai Humane Society
Age upon Rescue: 6
Date of Rescue: January 23, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Rebekah & Paul “PJ” Warren
Fans: Jasinski Family in memory of Edward

kana

Acquired from: Kauai Humane Society
Age upon Rescue: 9
Date of Rescue: January 23, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Toni & Kenneth Glendinning
Fans: Tracy Brown, Debbie Dunivan

Conrad

Acquired from: Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA
Age upon Rescue: 12
Date of Rescue: January 25, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Camila Gavin & Miguel Castenda
Fans: Sherri Shaw, Ana

Furby

Acquired from: Carlsbad Shelter
Age upon Rescue: 5
Date of Rescue: January 27, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Nastarana Afari
Fans: Alicia Pettey

tito

Acquired from: Carlsbad Shelter
Age upon Rescue: 16
Date of Rescue: January 27, 2023
Date of Passing: February 25, 2024
Family: Michaela McCloud
Fans: Rosary in memory of Harley

Tribute: On February 25th, Nikki and Michaela and fulfilled their promise to Frosted Face Tito.

They shared,

"Our hearts are broken but also so full of love for Tito. The first time I saw his photo on Frosted Faces Instagram, I immediately fell in love. Although we adopted him at age 16, I am so happy to say that Tito had the royal treatment with us, each and every day that we had together. He lost his best friend (and our other baby) a few weeks before Tito decided it was his time to go as well. I know they wanted to be together and that they are watching over all the people that have treated them so well and gave them a second chance at finding their family. I’ll be inspired by Tito’s spunk, presence, willingness to love, and zest for adventure for the rest of my life. We love you so much and miss you every day. Thanks for choosing us to be your moms."

Raymond

Acquired from: Carlsbad Shelter
Age upon Rescue: 10
Date of Rescue: January 27, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Paisley Bunker & Zachary Allen
Fans: Monroe Gene, The Santiagos

Wallace

Acquired from: Palm Spring Animal Shelter
Age upon Rescue: 9
Date of Rescue: January 27, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Jennifer Barker
Fans: David & Amy in memory of Ozzie & Harriett

Fritz

Acquired from: Palm Spring Animal Shelter
Age upon Rescue: 12
Date of Rescue: January 27, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Jennifer Barker
Fans: Ryan Dickinson

Kahlua

Acquired from: Palm Spring Animal Shelter
Age upon Rescue: 13
Date of Rescue: January 27, 2023
Date of Passing: August 17, 2023
Family: Lexi Mena
Fans: Melissa Younger

Tribute: On August 17th, Lexi fulfilled her promise to Frosted Face Kahlua.

This spring, Lexi's world turned upside down when she learned a close family member was ill. Lexi was a Kennel Manager at FFF at the time, and she knew she needed to return home to the East Coast to help her family, leaving her life in San Diego behind. Her family really emphasized to please don't do anything differently for them, but where Lexi knew what needed to be compromised, she brought all of her Frosted Faces home with her. At the time, she was fostering Kahlua, but adopted her to move her home with her too!

Lexi shared,

"My demanding lil Lu let me know she was all done in her tumor filled body🌈.

As unexpected as Kahlua’s adoption and this summer has been, I’ll forever be grateful for all the extra time together- she spent almost no moment alone. Lulu Bear’s days consisted of snoring away on my left arm, eating at least six buffet meals a day, snuggling Wayne, and letting me know it was time for one of her many diaper changes (man, could the girl poop). Big shouts to world’s best dog sitter (and baby sister), Katelynn, for being with her all the moments I couldn’t.

I’ll miss her tilty head, the way she calmed when I cradled her like a baby, and how she melted in for snuggles☕️💕."

Vanilla Bean

Acquired from: Palm Spring Animal Shelter
Age upon Rescue:13
Date of Rescue: January 27, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Norma Krohn
Fans: Laura Alvarez, Gary, Bailee & Sydne Kendall

paul

Acquired from: Humane Society of Imperial County
Age upon Rescue: 8
Date of Rescue: January 31, 2023
Date of Passing:
Family: Mitchell & Janette Dubski
Fans: Anna Davis-Keogh, Tammy Gregory