Friends For Life Animal Shelter

Friends For Life Animal Shelter We are the . 🕒 The shelter is open for visitors six days a week (closed on Tuesdays), 11am-4pm. friends4life.org/gethelp
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🐶 ADOPTABLE DOGS: Many of our dogs live in foster homes and NOT at the shelter, so all dogs can be met on an appointment basis. The first step is to complete an online adoption application (friends4life.org/adopt).

🐱 ADOPTABLE CATS: The shelter has three free-roaming cat rooms where you can come and meet adoptable cats. Some cats do live in foster homes, so we’re happy to let

you know if the cat you’re interested in is at the shelter or in foster before you come by. We also have adoptable cats at our PetSmart Cattery at S Shepherd/Alabama (2902 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77098).

🆘 Looking to enroll/surrender an animal? friends4life.org/enroll
🚩 Looking for other help with an animal?

🐶 Our adoptable dogs can’t wait for Sunday Playgroup! They’re ready to romp, make new friends, and maybe even find their...
03/28/2025

🐶 Our adoptable dogs can’t wait for Sunday Playgroup! They’re ready to romp, make new friends, and maybe even find their forever family.

Join us this Sunday (and every Sunday!) from 2:30-3:30 PM at 107 E. 22nd St. to meet some of the coolest pups in town. Come see them in action, playful, happy, and totally adoptable!

Some cats just nap all day, but Space Cheeto is way too busy for that. This sophisticated feline has a lot of interests,...
03/28/2025

Some cats just nap all day, but Space Cheeto is way too busy for that. This sophisticated feline has a lot of interests, and she takes them all very seriously.

🍽️Dishwashing supervisor? Absolutely. She’ll sit in the clean dishes just to make sure they’re really clean.

🔎Food inspector? Of course. No kibble gets served without her stamp of approval.

📖Book lover? You bet. Whether she’s actually reading or just sprawling across the pages, she’s always up for story time.

With her big personality and endless curiosity, Space Cheeto is ready to bring her talents to a forever home.

Check out her bio in our comments

Who needs four legs when you’ve got three and a whole lot of love? 🐶💕 Jaz is rocking her watermelon donut cone while she...
03/27/2025

Who needs four legs when you’ve got three and a whole lot of love? 🐶💕 Jaz is rocking her watermelon donut cone while she heals, but is ready for a foster or forever home❤️! Ready for this fashion forward pup? Check out her bio in our comments ⬇️

🚨 CUTENESS OVERLOAD ALERT! 🚨Our PetSmart cattery is officially at MAXIMUM FLOOF CAPACITY for National Adoption Week! 😻 A...
03/27/2025

🚨 CUTENESS OVERLOAD ALERT! 🚨

Our PetSmart cattery is officially at MAXIMUM FLOOF CAPACITY for National Adoption Week! 😻 Adorable, cuddly kittens are already waiting to steal your heart, and we’re bringing even more this weekend.

Join us Sunday, March 30th from 11 AM to 4 PM to meet even more kittens in our Mobile Adoption Vehicle (MAV) and some adorable pups inside PetSmart (2902 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77098). Don’t miss your chance to find your perfect match!

Isn’t he lovely? Isn’t he wonderful? Isn’t he precious? 🎶Stevie Wonpurr has arrived, and he is already proving that sigh...
03/26/2025

Isn’t he lovely? Isn’t he wonderful? Isn’t he precious? 🎶

Stevie Wonpurr has arrived, and he is already proving that sight is optional when you have confidence, charm, and an expert sense of direction. He navigates his world with ease, using sound, scent, and pure cat instincts, mapping out every inch like a tiny, furry GPS.

Blind? Sure. Limited? Not even a little. Stevie is just getting started, and we can’t wait to watch him shine.

Looking for a charming companion who would love to curl up and enjoy the music of his namesake? Check out Stevie’s bio below!

Behind every great interview is a great dog. 🐶✨ Banh Mi was on duty today, making sure our managing director was calm, c...
03/25/2025

Behind every great interview is a great dog. 🐶✨ Banh Mi was on duty today, making sure our managing director was calm, confident, and camera-ready for her Randy Wallace FOX 26 appearance.

Are you looking for media trained pup? Then Banh Mi is your gal.

Check out her bio in our comments!

Some friendships are built on playground adventures. Others? On wagging tails and wet-nose kisses. Clash, Smarty Marty, ...
03/25/2025

Some friendships are built on playground adventures. Others? On wagging tails and wet-nose kisses. Clash, Smarty Marty, Paisley, Kazoo, CJ, and Peaches are just a few of the amazing, kid-friendly dogs waiting for a home at Friends For Life.

And they’re not alone! We have so many dogs who are ready to become part of your family. Want to find the perfect match? Try Friendr! Our behavior-based matchmaking tool helps you find a pup that fits your family’s lifestyle, whether you need a patient cuddle buddy, a backyard zoomies champ, or a little of both.

Looking for the ultimate ✨fashion✨ statement? Bella is here to complete your look! At 9 years old, this fashionista kno...
03/24/2025

Looking for the ultimate ✨fashion✨ statement? Bella is here to complete your look!

At 9 years old, this fashionista knows exactly when and where she wants affection. When she’s in the mood, she’ll drape herself over you like the coziest, warmest scarf.

Once she decides you’re her person, you’ll have a built-in shoulder warmer and cuddle buddy for life. Whether you’re working, lounging, or just existing, Bella will be right there, adding a touch of feline elegance to your day.

Ready to elevate your style with the cutest accessory? Check out Bella's bio in our comments below

🎓🐶 National Puppy Day was a blast, and Puppy K made it even sweeter! 🍦✨Yesterday’s Puppy-K was extra special thanks to o...
03/24/2025

🎓🐶 National Puppy Day was a blast, and Puppy K made it even sweeter! 🍦✨
Yesterday’s Puppy-K was extra special thanks to our friends at Modern Animal. They showed up with a treasure ice box filled with the best kind of surprise: pup cups!

Our little students worked hard on their social skills, play manners, and the ever-important art of being adorable. The best way to reward a job well done and to beat the heat? A delicious, ice-cold, tail-wagging treat!

Big thanks to Modern Animal for making the day extra fun and extra tasty. But that’s not all, they’re also making life sweeter for our adopters! When you adopt from us, you’ll get a special coupon for a full year of free checkups at Modern Animal!

Check out these happy faces proving that a treat tastes better after hard work! Want in on the fun? If you adopt a puppy from us, you’ll get free access to Puppy-K, where your new best friend can learn, play, and maybe score some more pup cups!

It’s been a tough few days, but the outpouring of support after the break-in has reminded us why we do this work. So man...
03/23/2025

It’s been a tough few days, but the outpouring of support after the break-in has reminded us why we do this work. So many of you have asked how you can help, and right now, the most impactful thing you can do is foster.

🏡🐶 We are bursting at the seams with dogs who need a place to crash, even just for a little while. Fostering not only gives a pup a break from shelter stress, but it also makes space so we can help more animals in need. And don’t worry, we provide everything! Food, supplies, medical care, we’ve got it covered. You just provide the love and a little space.

💙 If you can foster, please email [email protected].

If fostering isn’t an option, we we are in need of the following items at our shelter:
Fancy feast: https://a.co/d/8UMsWHk
Pro plan dry puppy:https://a.co/d/dspJKIG
Royal canin mom and baby dry: https://a.co/d/32h7zFB
Royal canin mom and baby wet: https://a.co/d/3udvCUy

Several of you have offered new and used laptops, and we would love to gratefully accept all of them. Here’s why: The opportunity to put mobile workstations in the hands of staff who don’t have one or are currently sharing a refurbished laptop with several people is like an answered prayer. Right now, we don’t have enough to equip every staff member who does fieldwork, rescue, consultations, or needs to work from home during hurricanes or freezes. So each of you who has made the incredibly kind offer of a laptop will be hearing from us soon.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for showing up for Houston’s animals. We couldn’t do this without you. ❤️

Being part of a loving community means everything. We are pack animals, and deep in our very atoms, we know we must look...
03/23/2025

Being part of a loving community means everything. We are pack animals, and deep in our very atoms, we know we must look after each other to survive. You stepped in to lift our gaze when we felt really down. Just like a dear friend, you reminded us that a bad day isn't the whole story and that we were not alone.

Usually, coming to the rescue is the role we are honored to inhabit, but this week, you flipped the script. You helped us feel the pack close around us, standing strong against the storm of our week.

We are here, and we aren’t going anywhere. Friends For Life is the youngest of Houston’s shelters at 23, but the change we’ve made and the relationships we’ve built continue to ripple out with literal global impact. Imagine how radically different the landscape will be when we’ve had the 100 years some shelters have had to shape it.

What was stolen? A toolbox of tools, a mini fridge, Wi-Fi booster equipment, a laptop, keyboards, and a mouse. Several of you have offered new and used laptops, and we would love to gratefully accept all of them. Here’s why: The opportunity to put mobile workstations in the hands of staff who don’t have one or are currently sharing a refurbished laptop with several people is like an answered prayer. Right now, we don’t have enough to equip every staff member who does fieldwork, rescue, consultations, or needs to work from home during hurricanes or freezes. So each of you who has made the incredibly kind offer of a laptop will be hearing from us soon.

A huge thank you to our friend Claire Richards of The Hardy & Nance Studios, who showed up yesterday with two mini fridges!

Your generous donations will fund replacing our stolen tools, adding extra security measures at the shelter, and repairing the damaged doors and windows. Every remaining dollar will go directly into our programs to help animals who would have no chance in Houston without us.

But the most precious gift you have given us? Letting us know, without a doubt, that you stand powerfully with us. We see you, we love you, and we stand with you too.

Friends, we need your help. Last night, this person broke into one of our offices and stole a significant amount of item...
03/21/2025

Friends, we need your help. Last night, this person broke into one of our offices and stole a significant amount of items. He took a laptop, keyboard, WiFi boosting equipment, a toolbox full of tools and a mini fridge. His break in damaged the door and lock and it’s been an expensive hardware day to get bolts, plates locks and replacements.

Police have been notified and there is a report filed. We are on a repeating alert list so they will be frequently checking our place.

Not only is the replacement of the items currently out of our financial reach, there is data on the (super janky, already missing keys) shelter laptop that we need.

It’s discouraging, to be sure. We try really hard to be good neighbors in the community and this is scary and feels really awful.

Police think he’s in the area and someone will recognize him. (We’re at 107 East 22nd Street in Houston, TX.) Please let FFL or HPD know if you see him.

*** UPDATE! The man was seen near Yale and 43rd on Sunday 3/23 around 2pm. If you see him, please report the sighting to the police. Case number: 362569-25Y. Phone number: 713-884-3131***

03/21/2025

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Need a little serotonin boost to make it through the final stretch of the week? Leah, our 5-year-old professional relaxation expert, is here to provide you with the ASMR you didn’t know you needed. Her purrs? 10/10, deeply calming. Her vibe? Chill, wise, and always down for a cozy nap.

Hit play, close your eyes, and let Leah’s gentle purring melt away the stress of the week. 😌🐾 If you need this kind of peace every day, she’s available for adoption and ready to turn your home into a personal zen retreat. Link to her bio in the comments below

Drop a 🐱 in the comments if Leah just made your day a little better!

This morning, our adoptable pup Clash took on a very important job, accepting a generous check from Raising Cane’s! (He ...
03/20/2025

This morning, our adoptable pup Clash took on a very important job, accepting a generous check from Raising Cane’s! (He handled it like a pro, of course.)

We’re so grateful for their support, which helps us continue our mission of saving lives and finding homes for pets like Clash. Partnerships like these make a real difference, and we’re honored to have them on our team!

As for Clash, he’s still available for adoption, ready to bring love, loyalty, and maybe even some financial expertise into your life. Check out his Bio in our comments!

For Bunji, nothing beats the smell of fresh air, the peace of the open trail, and the simple joy of adventure. 🏞️🐕 He re...
03/19/2025

For Bunji, nothing beats the smell of fresh air, the peace of the open trail, and the simple joy of adventure. 🏞️🐕 He recently hit the great outdoors and found his happy place, sniffing every leaf, feeling the earth beneath his paws, and embracing the quiet magic of nature.

Bunji may be heartworm positive, but does he let that stop him? Not a chance. 💪 With treatment(covered by us upon adoption!), he’s ready to climb mountains ⛰️literally and figuratively.

If your idea of a perfect day involves fresh air, wagging tails, and a trail to explore, Bunji is so ready to be your hiking sidekick.

Check out Bunji's bio in our comments

Snowball strutted into Friends For Life looking like a scruffy little tumbleweed with a distinct aroma that had staff do...
03/19/2025

Snowball strutted into Friends For Life looking like a scruffy little tumbleweed with a distinct aroma that had staff doing double takes. But, with a little love, a lot of suds, and a top-tier haircut, he’s transformed into a certified heartthrob!

📸 Before: Rugged adventurer vibes
📸 After: Ready to launch his own skincare line ✨

Snowball has just one more thing on his list to make his complete, a loving home 🥰 Check out his bio to adopt this handsome gentleman.

Address

107 E 22nd Street
Houston, TX
77008

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Website

https://friends4life.org/

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#FeelGoodFriday, brought to you by Leah’s Soothing Purrs!🔊 Need a little serotonin boost to make it through the final stretch of the week? Leah, our 5-year-old professional relaxation expert, is here to provide you with the ASMR you didn’t know you needed. Her purrs? 10/10, deeply calming. Her vibe? Chill, wise, and always down for a cozy nap. Hit play, close your eyes, and let Leah’s gentle purring melt away the stress of the week. 😌🐾 If you need this kind of peace every day, she’s available for adoption and ready to turn your home into a personal zen retreat. Link to her bio in the comments below Drop a 🐱 in the comments if Leah just made your day a little better!

Charles went from "hmmm..." to "hm!😋"

A cozy space ready for him in our wellness room.

GRU UPDATE: Our favorite comeback king just hit another milestone, he’s making friends! 🎉🐱 Not long ago, Gru's only focus was healing, but now he's hanging out in Marley’s Room with new feline buddies, the Pie Brothers! From a lonely roadside to a warm, social life, it’s a huge step. 💛 Gru keeps proving that it’s never too late for a fresh start. Keep cheering him on!

Declyn and Blizzard made the most of a beautiful day with the ultimate playdate, proving once again that life is better with a buddy to zoom around with! 🏃‍♂️💨 Now, they’re looking for something even better, a place to crash! 🏡 Whether it’s a foster home or a forever home, one of these pups would love to be your new adventure buddy. Got room for a playdate pro? check out their bios!

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