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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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?

“Do you want to drive or navigate?”Henri: “Yes”Can’t blame the boy. When you’re a shelter dog, it’s hard to contain exci...
01/31/2025

“Do you want to drive or navigate?”
Henri: “Yes”

Can’t blame the boy. When you’re a shelter dog, it’s hard to contain excitement during field trips.

Henri is 3 years old, weighs approximately 70 lbs (basically, a lap dog,) and gets along well with other dogs. He’s also comfortable around strangers and enjoys snuggle time.

Adoption update! The adorable Harry Trotter found a loving home last November. Judging from the photos, he went directly...
01/31/2025

Adoption update!

The adorable Harry Trotter found a loving home last November. Judging from the photos, he went directly from shelter life to hog heaven! ❤️🐷

We’re so happy for you, Harry!

❤️😻
01/30/2025

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If you need a little pick-me-up today, this adoption update should warm your heart:“I was writing to let you know how th...
01/29/2025

If you need a little pick-me-up today, this adoption update should warm your heart:

“I was writing to let you know how thankful I am for Brynn! It has been officially one year with Brynn and I want to thank Friends For Life for the amazing dog I adopted. Brynn is a wonderful dog with a very happy life.

Just a little update, Brynn is my little helper at work (I work at a doggy daycare). She goes 4-5 times a week and has made so many friends, I can hardly keep count!

We go walking every day, watch tv, read and go on errands together and plays with her little big brother. She is even going to start agility training soon!

She is loved by everyone she meets and brightens up everyone’s day. So, once again thank you so much, I am forever grateful to you and everyone at Friends for Life. Y’all do an outstanding job!

P.S. Here’s a picture of her and her brother the day it snowed!”

Our hearts are full! ❤️

Guess what day it is.January 28th is National Kazoo Day! “It's a day for kazoo enthusiasts to come together and share th...
01/28/2025

Guess what day it is.

January 28th is National Kazoo Day!

“It's a day for kazoo enthusiasts to come together and share their love for this whimsical instrument.”

Another fun fact: We have our own whimsical Kazoo to celebrate! Ever since he arrived at the shelter last fall, this 4-year-old has been stealing hearts left and right.

His middle name is Velcro. The moment you offer some pets, the boy just melts.

If you’re a staffer, volunteer or a friend of Kazoo, please share your favorite thing about this adoptable love-bug!

P.S. Please share and let’s find him a home!

Seven things to know about Bruno:1. friendly with strangers 2. affectionate3. easy around dogs4. young5. healthy6. well-...
01/28/2025

Seven things to know about Bruno:
1. friendly with strangers
2. affectionate
3. easy around dogs
4. young
5. healthy
6. well-behaved in a home
7. lives at our shelter

To give Bruno a break, one of our team members recently took him home. She reported back: “Bruno is the sweetest, goofiest and neediest boy in the whole world 🫶 he did great overnight at my place and hopefully had a nice break from the shelter!”

If you’re looking for a young dog, don’t miss out on meeting Bruno.

P.S. A reminder that we start our adoptions with sleepovers. Here’s how it works: You take an animal home for a week and see how everyone gets along.

If you think the dog/cat is the right match for your family, we proceed to signing adoption papers. If things are not ideal, our behavior team is here to assist, or you’re more than welcome to meet and take home a different pet. Our ultimate goal is to find the right match. 🐶😻

As everyone in the Heights knows, one of the things at a premium here is space. That's one of the reasons we are so grat...
01/27/2025

As everyone in the Heights knows, one of the things at a premium here is space. That's one of the reasons we are so grateful to Clark Construction Group for sending the most amazing and hard-working team out last week to clear the easement behind the shelter. Getting rid of the brush and debris that the city has allowed to accumulate for years opens a ton of space to safely use for our dogs.

Because these folks are over-achievers, they not only cleared the easement but hauled away ALL the debris! A huge shout out to Clark Construction and their hard work for the animals!

This is baby Tiger saying “thank you!”Between Instagram and Facebook, you helped us raise $700 towards the procedure Tig...
01/27/2025

This is baby Tiger saying “thank you!”

Between Instagram and Facebook, you helped us raise $700 towards the procedure Tiger had on Friday night. Two days later, our boy continues to improve.

Tiger is approximately 10 weeks old. Once his medical-hold status is lifted, he’ll be looking for his forever person. 😻

A penny for Muggs’ thoughts.What can the 3-month-old be pondering?
01/26/2025

A penny for Muggs’ thoughts.

What can the 3-month-old be pondering?

How do you cheer up a pup who suddenly landed at an animal shelter? Field trip and snacks!Please welcome Clash! His chan...
01/26/2025

How do you cheer up a pup who suddenly landed at an animal shelter? Field trip and snacks!

Please welcome Clash! His chances of finding a forever person: super high.

Clash excitedly meets people, he’s affectionate and playful. Please spread the word about this youngster. Let’s get him out of the shelter and into a loving home.

01/26/2025

Muggs hopes you’re having a delightful weekend. If you’re into happily-ever-after, he’s available.

01/25/2025

Gru's report card:

In one week, our boy went from 4.5 lbs to 4.8 lbs! Even though he's completely toothless, Gru continues to have a healthy appetite.

Another good sign is that the large abscess on his face is healing well. He's on daily medication to help overcome infections and stomach upset.

We were thrilled that his bloodwork came negative for both FIV and FeLV. That's one less challenge for his underweight body to battle.

We estimate Gru to be 12 years old. He loves nothing more than to be spoiled. Heating pad, brushing, and pets are his absolute favorite.

Once his health is under control, Gru will look for a permanent retirement home. Meanwhile, we'll keep his updates coming : )

If you ever attended our Sunday dog playgroup, chances are you ran into Boomer. A playful 1-year-old, Boomer loved froli...
01/25/2025

If you ever attended our Sunday dog playgroup, chances are you ran into Boomer. A playful 1-year-old, Boomer loved frolicking with other shelter dogs and getting pets from staff and volunteers.

But those days are over, because Boomer just got adopted!

Check out those big smiles : ) Here’s to a wonderful future together!

Gru just welcomed a new resident to our infirmary. Meet Tiger.This tiny boy lived in a cat colony. Yesterday, the colony...
01/25/2025

Gru just welcomed a new resident to our infirmary.

Meet Tiger.

This tiny boy lived in a cat colony. Yesterday, the colony manager noticed something very troubling: the kitten was lifeless with intestines outside his body. Re**al prolapse is a serious condition, often caused by a heavy parasite load.

To survive, Tiger needed emergency surgery. We took him in and rushed him to an emergency vet.

The great news is that Tiger passed with flying colors. He's back at our shelter, appreciating affection and catching up on rest.

If you'd like to contribute to Tiger's 1,700 surgery bill, we'd be grateful. Check out his video in the comments.

More updates to come!

01/23/2025

Gru’s journey: From the side of the road to the salon.

(He was finally strong/steady enough to get a proper bath.)

“Where is everybody?”Dunn can't wait until the roads are safe so she can have some visitors again!Our skeleton crew is h...
01/22/2025

“Where is everybody?”

Dunn can't wait until the roads are safe so she can have some visitors again!

Our skeleton crew is here caring for animals. Be safe out there and come visit soon.

01/21/2025

“Is this Calum?” The 12-year-old forgot his age and was zooming like a puppy this morning.

We’ve recently had few people come to meet Calum, but once they do, they are concerned about his age. Look what happens when you just add some snow!❄️

This is a shoutout to a person ready to adopt a senior and spoil them rotten: Calum is ready!

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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