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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?

04/23/2025

What do you get when the Friends For Life staff gets together to shower our volunteers with appreciation? A full-blown love table, that’s what. 🥰

Every year during Volunteer Appreciation Week, our team brings in their favorite snacks, small gifts, and sweet treats to stock a table just for volunteers, the incredible humans who show up for the animals (and us!) day in, day out.

Thanks for being the kind of people who make the world better. We’re your biggest fans 🙌

If you’re a Friends For Life volunteer, don’t forget to stop by the shelter and pick up a treat!

Not a volunteer? Click the link in our comments below and be part of something amazing.

04/23/2025

This weekend, Ozzy Pawsborne made his literary debut at Brazos Bookstore's story time! He helped read A Dog Named Chuck, did some light page-turning (with slight nose boops), and inspired a whole room full of kiddos to imagine big, dream bigger, and maybe adopt a dog who knows how to narrate bedtime stories.

Ozzy’s review of the book?

“10/10 would sniff again.”

If you’ve been dreaming of a dog who’ll sit and listen to every read-aloud, maybe even help flip a page or two with a well-timed boop, apply to adopt Ozzy our in-house literary enthusiast!

Check out his bio in our comments!

04/22/2025

We all show love in different ways. Some people write songs. Some people make TikToks. At Friends For Life? We paint adoptable dogs on mugs. 💁‍♀️

Bunji is the four-legged heartthrob who inspired actual art. His face now lives on a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted mug made by a very dedicated fan. 🎨🐶☕Why? Because Bunji is that dog. Sweet. Handsome. Goofy in the best way. The kind of pup you have to brag about. Or drink your coffee with.

He is ready to be the muse in your life too, just as long as he is the one and only. He prefers a solo spotlight. No other pets stealing his thunder, please. 🌟

Want to meet this certified icon? Fill out an adoption application and you will basically be scoring a VIP ticket to meet the shelter’s biggest star.

04/21/2025

Hi, yes, Smitty speaking

I’ve been appointed official snack representative for myself, Nyla, and Celina. We’re kittens. We’re hungry. And we’ve got dreams of becoming majestic, purring floofballs.

To do that, we need Royal Canin Babycat food, stat 😸😺

We’ve included visual evidence of our mealtime enthusiasm (aka: an adorable video of us eating like it's our job…because it kind of is. Sound up for cute kitten sounds).

Keep an eye out for us on the website because we will be on there soon! You can still fill out an adoption app for us though 😉

Link for wishlist in the comments below!

04/21/2025

You don’t have to be an adult to make a difference, and August proved that in the most awesome way possible.

This awesome kiddo set up a lemonade and art stand, shared the story of our Warm Houses with every thirsty customer, and raised $53 for the animals at Friends For Life. Then, like a total pro, August came to the shelter to drop off his donation in person.

We’re so honored he chose us, and the world’s a better place with big-hearted friends like August in it.

Thank you August for reminding us all that doing good doesn’t have to be complicated. It can start with a pitcher, a paintbrush, a sidewalk, and a big heart.

04/20/2025

Imagine caring for a tiny cute coworker who naps a lot and eats every few hours. That’s bottle baby fostering🥰.

Kitten season is here, and we are getting tons of kittens with the cutest, tiniest toe beans you’ve ever seen. They need help. They need bottle feeds, belly rubs, and someone to cheer them on as they learn to purr.

Never done this before? We’ve got you.😁
Our foster team offers a hands-on, friendly training session on how to care for bottle babies. We’ll make sure you’re prepped, stocked, and confident before your first kitten snuggle.

If you work from home, have a flexible schedule, and want to make a real, visible difference in a little life, this is it.

Let’s give these babies a cozy head start.

Email: [email protected]

04/20/2025

Did you know Friends For Life has a running team?

Come see what we’re all about! We’ve got some fun, free events coming up—and everyone’s welcome. Bring a friend and join us. (RSVP links are in the comments.)

HERMANN PARK ELEPHANTS RUN/WALK AND YOGA
When: Saturday, April 26, 9-10:30 AM
Where: Hermann Park Conservancy
Activity: A slow 4-mile jog or walk
Highlights: Elephant art installation photo op, post-run yoga

EVENING DOG JOG WITH FLEET FEET
When: Thursday, May 8, 5-7 PM
Where: Fleet Feet Houston, 4502 Greenbriar Drive, HTX 77005
Activity: Dog-friendly jog around the neighborhood
Highlights: Dogs, Raffles, Prizes, Refreshments, Beer

GOOD MORNING AMERICA 5K WITH HOUSTON STRIDERS
When: Tuesday, May 14, 6-8 AM
Where: Memorial Park
Activity: 5K run or walk
Highlights: TV Cameras, Hoopla Station, Dog Friendly

Pictured: Josiah and Molly

04/20/2025

Pups,start your sniffers! Adoptable Birdie, Lil Blizzy, and Squeezee McCheezee are celebrating Easter with an egg-hunting enrichment showdown to see who can sniff out the treats the fastest.

Sound on for mario kart chaos.

Ready to bring home a treat finding champion? Check our comments below for their racing stats!

04/19/2025

Come hang with Dapper Dan and Fancy Fred at tomorrow’s Dog Playgroup, kicking off at 2:30 PM! These two gentlemanly goofballs will be showing off their moves, wagging their tails, and stealing hearts left and right.

They're ready for their forever homes, so if you're looking for a gentlepup who also knows how to let loose, fill out an adoption application.

Sound on for the video and watch these smart boys respond to their calling sound 🥰

04/19/2025

This is our official, full-volume, all-the-confetti, dogs-wearing-party-hats THANK YOU to the folks who make the magic happen around here.

To the dog walkers who show up rain or shine.

To the down-and-dirty shift legends who scrub, scoop, and sparkle.

To the adoption counselors helping people meet their new BFFs.

To the cat enrichers, treat makers, event wranglers, and front desk greeters.

To every single human who gives their time, energy, and love to this place…

We love you more than a dog loves peanut butter.

You are the heartbeat of this shelter. You make it possible for us to save lives, match soulmates, and spread that Friends For Life kind of joy. We’re beyond grateful, totally in awe, and just straight-up obsessed with you.

From the bottom of our hearts (and paws): THANK YOU. 💙🐾

04/18/2025

Smoky, formerly Jonesy, would like a moment of your time.

First, he'd like to thank you for noticing his gold chain and sunglasses. Style is important when you're busy being the whole package 😎 playful, affectionate, gets along with other pets, and still finds time to cuddle the his sibling.

Smoky came through our doors as Jonesy, and now he’s thriving in his forever home as the cool, caring companion he was always meant to be. His adopter says he’s grown so much more confident, more curious, and somehow even more charming. 💛

Smoky’s also got a quick message for anyone thinking about adopting:
"DO IT. We're out here waiting to love you. And we look really good doing it."

Check our comments below to adopt a friend of Smoky.

If you're not sure on which kitten or pup to adopt, try Friendr! Our pet match making app!

04/18/2025

🐾 Haaaave you met Ted?

He’s not suiting up, but he is dressed to impress with his sunshine smile and heart-of-gold energy. Ted is the kind of pup who turns a casual walk into a meet-cute and lights up the whole block with his good vibes✨

Looking for a sidekick who’s handsome and charming? A friend for long strolls, deep snoozes, cuddle sessions, and spontaneous bursts of playtime joy?

Ted’s your guy. He's ready to turn everyday moments into something legen wait for it -dary!

04/17/2025

Back in December, Sugar Plum came to us pregnant and unsure of what was next. She was a stray with a tummy full of puppies and an even bigger heart.

Fast forward to today, and WOW. This gentle, soulful girl has gone from surviving to absolutely thriving. Her foster says she’s all about cozy companionship:

🐾 Loves being near her people
🛋️ Will hang at your feet during movie night
🐦 Big fan of bird-watching
💗 Sweet, gentle, and kind to the core

She recently met kids for the first time and, after a little warm-up, plopped down like she’d known them forever. We couldn’t be prouder of this mama dog and her transformation. Swipe to see the before and after magic!

04/17/2025

🐣 Easter weekend is almost here, and Shamrock and Emerald still don’t have a place to hunt eggs or crash after the zoomies.

These two sweet pups have no idea the holiday is coming, but they do know they’d rather spend it in a cozy home surrounded by warmth.
They’re hoping for a short-term foster who can give them a soft place to land from now through Sunday. That’s it! Just a few days of love, snacks, and maybe a cute bunny ear photo shoot.

You bring the snuggles. We’ll bring the supplies (Easter baskets included) and the puppies.

Check our comments below to help some puppies enjoy their first Easter!

04/16/2025

Tigress is ready to settle into the good life. The kind with soft blankets, sunny windows, and a human who gets just how special a gentle, snuggly cat can be.

With her pretty orange coat, sweet little wonky ear, and calm personality, Tigress is the definition of cozy. She’s not asking for much, just a peaceful home where she can curl up by your side, share some quiet moments, and finally get the love she’s always deserved.

She’s affectionate, low-key, and totally housemate material. Playtime? Optional. Cuddles? Strongly encouraged.

If your heart has a Tigress-shaped space in it, she’s ready to fill it. 💛

Check out her bio in our comments below

04/15/2025

Jaz is officially out of her watermelon cone (RIP to a truly iconic look) and is wasting no time getting down to business. She just had her very first sit-in at an ACE team meeting, proudly taking her place as the new spokesdog for our shelter pups. 🐾

Jaz's got BIG ideas! More playtime, more cuddles, more cozy beds, and a full-scale investigation into why the humans haven’t implemented a “mandatory unlimited treat distribution” policy yet.

She’s a tripod powerhouse with a vision for the future and ready to meet her forever family.

P.S. She would like to request there be cookies at the next meeting.

Check out Jaz's bio in our comments below

04/15/2025

Jack is one of those dogs who just gets it. He’s clever, always learning new tricks, solving puzzles, figuring things out faster than you’d expect.

But here’s the thing about Jack: he also knows when to slow down. He’s been stopping on walks to sit next to the flowers. Not to chew them. Not to chase bugs. Just… to enjoy them. And gently ask for a photo so he can remember how pretty they were later. 🥹🌸

He’s the perfect mix of brainy and soulful. A thoughtful companion with a big heart and an even bigger appreciation for life’s little moments.

Looking for a pup who’s smart, sweet, and deeply in tune with the world around him? Jack is your dog!

04/14/2025

Daisy is settling in so nicely in her upstairs hideaway and winning hearts left and right. 💕
She’s soaking up every bit of attention from our upstairs staff, who are 100% smitten with her sweet, gentle energy.

While she’s still getting comfy, this lovely lady will be available for adoption soon, so keep your eyes (and hearts) open. 🐾✨

Check out her bio below!

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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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