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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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Come and visit us!

🐶 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?

12/05/2024

A big thank you to JR’s Bar for the generous holiday donation! We had a great time with adoptable dog Kazoo last night hanging out. Y’all are the best! JR's Bar.

12/05/2024

Have you tried FRIENDR™ yet?

We’re visual creatures, so we naturally look at photos when searching for an animal to adopt. But looks can be deceiving.

A picture won’t tell if a cat is shy or a cuddle bug. Or if she’ll get along with your other cats. A bio might not tell if a dog needs a daily run or prefers a leisurely stroll. Or whether he will be great around your visiting grandkids.

We removed the guesswork and created FRIENDR – the first behavior-based compatibility quiz.

It's beautifully simple: You answer 8 short questions. First, you state your preference about the animal’s attitude towards dogs, cats, kids, and strangers. Then, you name the ideal energy level and affection, and ... ta da ... you get a match. In fact, you get a list of matches, and you can then further learn about the animals who are compatible with your lifestyle.

The link to the quiz is in the comments.

Whether you’re looking for an animal or not, please try it. Let us know in the comments who your match is. Yours truly got a 90% match with Cooper the dog and a 96% match with Bam the kitten. (0 years old means the animal is under a year old.)

12/05/2024

A girl named George is looking for a home. Please share her story, so that she can finally land the happy home she deserves.

12/04/2024

Kazoo, our newest resident, would like to personally thank everyone who has donated this Giving Tuesday. Take it from this boy: Life at Friends For Life is much better than life on the streets. If you're looking for a snuggly velcro dog, Kazoo will soon be adoptable.

There's still time to donate to our Running Team! Please see the link in the comments. Once you're on the fundraising page, click on "fundraisers" to see all our runners.

A rule of thumb: If a runner has raised less than $250, they are yet to meet their minimum. Perhaps you can help them out, while you're also helping animals like Kazoo.

12/04/2024

How it started vs. how it’s going!

With some TLC, little Kismet has started showing her true colors. She’s joyful, friendly and will soon be ready for adoption.

Veronica, one of our volunteers shared: “I got to meet little Kismet today. Just the sweetest little thing. Walks great on a leash after she stops trying to get you to pick her up (which didn't take her long to realize that I wasn't going to do it). She didn't care about a car zooming past or the dog barking at her and she also knows ‘sit’.”

Check out a video with Kismet’s leash skills in comments.

12/03/2024

5pm update!

Woo Hoo! You have helped us raise $8,757 since this morning! We are very close to claiming our $10K match for the animals!!!

If you can pitch in, please support ANY of our runners & help us reach the $10K goal. Donation links are comments.

Why do runners join our team? Here’s Olivia’s answer:

“I started fostering dogs in 2022 and fell in love with animal rescue. It’s been an amazing experience to give dogs a safe space to decompress while they wait for their forever homes. Watching them grow more confident and happy brings me so much joy, and knowing I played a small part in their journey is so fulfilling. It’s not always easy, but getting pictures of my fosters in their forever homes makes it all worth it! I'm now on foster #18 and don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Friends For Life plays such a huge role for animal rescue in Houston and their mission to help every animal find their forever home really resonated with me. They’re doing amazing work to save pets and find them loving homes, and I want to do my part to help raise awareness and funds for their mission. Running this marathon is a way for me to give back to an organization that’s made a real difference in the lives of so many animals and I'm so grateful for the opportunity!”

12/03/2024

In the past 4 hours, our Running Team has raised $1,735!! THANK YOU.

If we can raise another $8,265 today, we will get a $10,000 match! That includes a $5,000 match from Holly Bronson, a 2,500 match from Jane Cizik, and a $2,500 match from Titan Subsea Innovations. We’re very grateful to these donors for challenging us this Giving Tuesday!

HELP US WIN THE $10K MATCH TODAY!

Here’s how: Support ANY of our runners to help us reach that goal. Donation links in comments.

Why do runners join our team? Here’s Angie’s answer:

“I'm running the 5k for Friends For Life to show my unwavering support for the incredible work they do, especially for animals like Lyssa. Having been part of the Friends For Life family for over a decade, I've witnessed firsthand their dedication to caring for all creatures, no matter their circumstances. Lyssa, a paralyzed kitten who was brought in as a tiny, helpless creature, has a special place in my heart. Her resilience and the love she's received from the Friends For Life team inspire me to run and raise awareness for their vital mission. By participating in this 5k, I hope to contribute to the continued care of animals like Lyssa and help spread the message that every life deserves a chance.”

12/03/2024

Help us with a $10K match today!

It’s Giving Tuesday! Are you ready to raise some money for animals? Today, 3 donors pitched in to offer a $10K match. Help us win it!

Here’s how: Donate to Friends For Life Running Team or ANY of our runners and help us claim the match. (link in comments).

How we track progress: Our Running Team has been training and fundraising all year. As of 9 am this morning, the team’s balance was 47,541. If the total reaches $57,541 by midnight, we will get every dime of the $10K match. (The team’s ultimate goal is $100K by February.)

Why do runners join our team? Here’s Deby’s answer: “I love FFL and love being in the volunteer community. In 2023 I was able to practice getting miles in with shelter dogs which was a ton of fun. I am a new Mommy (of a 3-month-old) and my training has been different this year... ha ha.. pushing an 18+ lb baby around. I have 3 rescue dogs. I started volunteering because I love helping the dogs that need our love and support the most. I'm excited to run again this year for the animals at FFL.”

We’re grateful to Holly Bronson, Jane Cizik, and Titan Subsea Innovations for the match!

We hope that you pitch in! Donation links are in comments.

12/01/2024

Boys Dale and French Silk Pie are awaiting your visit at our Petsmart Cattery. They enjoy human visitors and will be wonderful friends for life to a lucky someone 🥰

PETSMART CATTERY
2902 S Shepherd Drive
Houston, TX 77098

Adoption Hours:
Monday - Friday: 11AM - 1PM, 5 - 7PM
Saturday - Sunday: 1-5PM

12/01/2024

It’s Day 3 of our fundraiser, which ends tomorrow (Sunday.)

You still have time to submit your pet’s photo! (See link in comments)

For a $20 donation, you get a drawing of your pet.

Note: When we say “awkward,” we mean it! Some of our artists are truly talented, while others are simply enthusiastic about animals. Our fundraiser is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.

All donations help our shelter pets.

11/30/2024

We asked a few people about their favorite shelter pets. Here are their answers!

Featuring Spike, Bunji, Rocky Road, Appa, Dionysus, Jack, Alexandra, Matthew, Mr. Bean, Boomer and William. See their links in comments. (Captions are autogenerated, so see links for the animals' correct name spelling : )

Thinking about adoption? Don’t forget to try Friendr, our compatibility quiz, to be matched with an animal who meets your current lifestyle.

11/29/2024

Adoption update!

Daniel-San is happy as can be in his new forever home and the feeling is mutual - his humans adore him.

Daniel’s story is especially heartwarming because he was labeled “threatening and dangerous” in a municipal shelter. How can it be?

Shelter overpopulation is nothing new. Neither is the pressure to thin the herd by labeling animals behaviorally unadoptable.

But what if they are afraid? What if the environment is noisy, crowded, unfamiliar, and fear-inducing? Should an animal die because they are afraid in a situation where they should be afraid?

Not if we can help it.

Daniel-San found himself in this very situation while impounded at a local municipal shelter. And he was right to be afraid — his life was at stake!

When he told the humans in his doggy way that he was scared, they said he was threatening and dangerous.

Our behavior team went to pull Daniel and recognized the normal, adaptive fear he was communicating.

We brought him to a place where he felt safe and, no surprise, he acted like a safe dog. He was friendly, affectionate, playful, and tolerant, not just to our behavior specialists, but to every single person he met, especially his youngest visitors. Daniel-San turned out to be a real kid pal!

It didn’t surprise us when this gentle boy quickly got adopted by a family where he could have his very own toddler to snuggle with. His adopters tell us, “He’s our perfect pup!” Like we say in the business, Daniel was a great save!

We can’t help but think about all the many animals who lose their lives for being scared in a scary environment, especially in shelters without behavior specialists. How many of those could have been great saves? And what more can we do to help them?

P.S. To help animals like Daniel-San, please consider supporting Friends For Life. Don’t forget about our ongoing fundraiser. Details in comments.

11/29/2024

Woo hoo! Thank you for all the requests! The fundraiser runs until Sunday. For details, please see friends4life.org/awkward

P.S. We have been blown away by the ornament submissions! The ornaments are in the works, but please allow a couple of extra days! 🙂

11/28/2024

THAT'S ALL FOLKS! Our APP fundraiser is OFFICIALLY CLOSED! We still have artists working on returning ornaments and portraits, so if you haven't received yours yet, please be patient. See you next time! 😀

AWKWARD PET PORTRAITS IS BACK! With a holiday twist!😃

November 28 thru DECEMBER 1 @ 8PM

Here's how it works:
1. Donate at least $20 on this post or visit our website friends4life.org/awkward

2. Drop a picture of your pet, their name, and one word to describe them in the comments here (or through the online form). We'll get it with one of our amazing volunteer who will start arting.

3. Once your pet's portrait has been awkward-ed, we'll get it back to you in all of its awkward glory! (We try to get all portraits back within 24 hours via response comment here on Facebook or email if you used the online form).

❄️Holiday Twist: For an extra $5 you can have your awkward art on a holiday ornament! just let us know below by typing "Ornament" along with your comment!

Want to buy the original once you've seen your art? Visit friends4life.org/awkward

11/28/2024

We had an unexpected intake today. This tiny, matted dog was left at the edge of our property.

She weighs 6 lbs and is very friendly. We named her Kismet. After she passes our medical quarantine, she’ll be available for adoption.

P.S. We’re past capacity and forever grateful to a foster who agreed to take Kismet home. If you can foster an animal, please fill the form in our comments.

11/27/2024

Awkward Pet Portraits is tomorrow! (With a Twist!)

Awkward Pet Portraits fundraiser is in full swing starting tomorrow, Nov. 28 Thanksgiving Thursday!

Don't miss out on getting an awkwardly amazing portrait of your pet (or someone else's! They make great gifts).

We have 80 artist ready to receive your pets’ photos.

Here's the holiday twist! For just $5 more, you can have your Awkward Pet Portrait created on a festive holiday ornament. Perfect for adding some quirky charm to your decorations!

See the link in comments to learn more and submit your portrait.

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

http://friends4life.org/gethelp, https://friends4life.org/

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A girl named George is looking for a home. Please share her story, so that she can finally land the happy home she deserves.

Kazoo, our newest resident, would like to personally thank everyone who has donated this Giving Tuesday. Take it from this boy: Life at Friends For Life is much better than life on the streets. If you're looking for a snuggly velcro dog, Kazoo will soon be adoptable. There's still time to donate to our Running Team! Please see the link in the comments. Once you're on the fundraising page, click on "fundraisers" to see all our runners. A rule of thumb: If a runner has raised less than $250, they are yet to meet their minimum. Perhaps you can help them out, while you're also helping animals like Kazoo. #GivingTuesday

We asked a few people about their favorite shelter pets. Here are their answers! Featuring Spike, Bunji, Rocky Road, Appa, Dionysus, Jack, Alexandra, Matthew, Mr. Bean, Boomer and William. See their links in comments. (Captions are autogenerated, so see links for the animals' correct name spelling : ) Thinking about adoption? Don’t forget to try Friendr, our compatibility quiz, to be matched with an animal who meets your current lifestyle.

We had an unexpected intake today. This tiny, matted dog was left at the edge of our property. She weighs 6 lbs and is very friendly. We named her Kismet. After she passes our medical quarantine, she’ll be available for adoption. P.S. We’re past capacity and forever grateful to a foster who agreed to take Kismet home. If you can foster an animal, please fill the form in our comments.

Flick is running for the animals saved by Friends For Life

The Houston Chevron Marathon is one of our largest fundraisers of the year and we #runforareason to support our lifesaving programs. #runhou #HouMarathon #HouHalf #Hou5K Chevron Houston Marathon You can still sign up for the 5K to run or walk for Friends For Life! But spots are going quickly! See the link in comments to sign up.

If only pigs could fly

Not to be outdone by his Friends For Life pals, Harry decided to strut his stuff in his Halloween outfit! 🎃🐾

Exciting news: Two of our program dogs went home with adopters after getting to know them at last week’s playgroup! Whether you are in it to meet your next furry family member or just to enjoy the company of our friendly pups, everyone is welcome to come visit our playgroup every Sunday, from 2:30-3:30!

Friends For Life Doggy Playgroup this Sunday!

Looking for some weekend fun? Come hang out with us this Sunday for our doggy playgroup! This week, we’re excited to have Charles, Brownie, Dottie, Pup-Tart, and Sam ready to romp around and make new friends. Whether you're looking to meet your future dog-friendly companion or just want to enjoy the joy of watching happy pups play, we’d love to see you there! Join us every Sunday from 2:30 to 3:30 PM for an hour of doggy fun.