Friends for Life Animal Rescue

17/03/2025

Did I mention you guys were amazing?! We hit our goal! In under a month!

I cannot begin to thank you enough. You all are part fosters in the care of these two, as far as I'm concerned.

Chanel's bloodwork should be coming back this week for confirmation on if she has FIV or FeLV and then we'll get her spayed. Bourbon is ready and waiting for his perfect furever home.

You all made it possible. So thank you so, so, so much!

17/03/2025

Weekly Bourbon update! The gofundme has reached $510 online with another $50 donated in person, bringing our current total to $560! We are less than $200 from the current goal! You guys are amazing!

Do you guys think we can hit that $750 goal before the end of March? Cause it's looking really good to me! If you could continue to share this or donate, we would greatly appreciate it.

Gofundme link: https://gofund.me/3e5ab86d

This is Bourbon. He is a 10 month old DSH. He has the most velvety black fur and a slightly kinked tail. He is smaller than Beans and less food motivated. He likes to play with the feather toy and sit in the windowsill. He is a bit shy in unfamiliar situations, but when comfortable, he is very sweet. He would do well in a quiet home. If you feel Bourbon would fit well into your heart and home, please contact Laura at 540-272-3506.

16/03/2025

"If animals could speak, the dog would be a blundering outspoken fellow; but the cat would have the rare grace of never saying a word too much." - Mark Twain

Oscar is our longest resident at this time. This boy has a little catitude and likes to get his sass on. He does enjoy outdoors, though in a safe cat-proof catio. He likes to get that sun on his fur and watch the birds closely. Oscar is a sweetie that just needs to find the perfect family for him.

Oscar is a smart, friendly and sassy guy. Up until a couple of years ago he was living outside on his own and is now enjoying the comforts of also going indoors and having fosters and cat friends who love him. Oscar's exact age is unknown, but estimated to be 8-10 years old. He currently shares a space with two other cats (male and female) and gets along well with both and loves to play and snuggle with Rudy. He LOVES to play with toys and also garden with his foster Mom and hang out with her while she's working on art.

Oscar's ideal home would be one with cat savvy adopters that are used to "cat-itude". He is very friendly and loves to be around his people and to be pet but he can get sassy and a bit feisty on occasion when he's not getting his way. Having been a cat that was outside for multiple years, Oscar does enjoy the ability to go outside for short periods of time. He would be very happy having the ability to go and lounge in a very safe and secure cat-proof yard or a catio. Oscar does well with other cats with proper slow introductions, but cannot be in a home with dogs or young children (the cattitude!). He is now litterbox trained since coming into care, but can be particular about placements of litterboxes and also sharing. With multiple litterbox options he is good to go.

15/03/2025

"Cats love us in the quietest of ways, but it's that quiet that makes their love so profound." - Unknown

Benjamin is still my obsession because of his angel kiss mark. He's such a sweet and loving boy who is always the bravest of boys. He loves his love and is quick to greet you when you enter the room. He's going to make someone a great furever companion.

Benjamin is a DSH tuxedo male. His estimated birth date is 8-15-2024.

This sweet boy is confident and friendly. He is quick to greet me each morning and loves to have pets on his belly. Benjamin is a great mix of playfulness, love, and independence. This kitten loves to chase and cuddle with others, so he would be happy to be adopted with one of his foster friends or into a home with another cat.

Benjamin has been in a loving and safe foster home partnered with Friends For Life Animal Rescue. Benjamin has been fixed, microchipped, tested for FIV and Feline Leukemia, is up to date on vaccinations, and, per our policy, has been treated for potential ear mites, worms, and fleas.

If you think you have room in your heart and home for this adorable kitten, please contact Friends For Life Animal Rescue. (Laura @ 540-272-3506)

14/03/2025

We have quite a few new intakes that we can't wait to introduce you to once they're ready, but in the mean time, one of my personal favorites: Sweet Tic.

While Oscar is currently out longest cat in residence, Tic is next in line for that honor. He's such a sweet DIY assistant manager, though his price is steep on treats.

I mean, who doesn't need their very own Tim the Tool Man in residence?!

Meet Tic, our adorable little dude who will want to be up in your business. If you are installing baseboards, he's right there supervising and even advising you on which screwdriver will do the trick.

Tick is very strikingly marked, all white but with a dark tail and earmuffs.

He gets along well with other cats, but should also do well as an only child in a home where he could get lots of attention and his person/family would be home for a good part of the day. He does love a DIY household project to keep him engaged.

Tic is a bit of a lap cat, but has lots of energy and likes to play. Wand toys and laser dots are his favorite.

If you think Tic would be your purrfect sidekick, please call Laura at 540-272-3506.

(Last photo is his intake photo, first is his most recent. He's grown so much with us! 💜)

13/03/2025

“The innocent look on their face is enough to take up most of the room in your heart.”~Mark Twain

Sweet, sweet Milo. Our little survivor. This cutie was found in a park wandering on his own. He's such a sweetheart and getting braver every day. Don't forget his epic feather chasing skills.

Milo is an adorable DSH black male. His estimated birth date is 10-15-2024.

Milo is sweet, playful and loves a good meal. This handsome boy was surviving on his own before being rescued and is learning that people are kind. Milo needs a patient owner that help him feel safe and will see him gaining courage each day. Milo loves to play and cuddle with other cats, so he would be happy to be adopted into a home with another cat or with one of his foster kitten friends.

Milo has been in a loving and safe foster home partnered with Friends For Life Animal Rescue. Milo has been fixed, microchipped, tested for FIV and Feline Leukemia, is up to date on vaccinations, and, per our policy, has been treated for potential ear mites, worms, and fleas.

If you think you have room in your heart and home for this adorable kitten, please contact Friends For Life Animal Rescue. (Laura @ 540-272-3506)

12/03/2025

As of this morning, we have raised half about half our goal! Please continue to share and help spread the word! You all are doing amazing things!

11/03/2025

We have some great news for Bourbon!

We promised we would update as soon as we had the information and we are!

Bourbon saw a brand new vet today for his Stomatitis, one who is great with dental work. The great news is Bourbon needs no teeth removed! The vet is very confident they can make him feel better without removing his teeth.

What does that mean? It means we've been able to update our total cost for Bourbon and Chanel to...(drum roll please!).... $750! This covers Bourbon's vet visit and current treatment as well as Princess Chanel getting fixed and antibiotics.

We're still waiting on word for her bloodworm so keep those positive thoughts, prayers, good vibes, whatever you believe in coming!

We currently have raised $210 towards that ultimate goal. Think we can raise the rest? 😁

If you can't donate, that's okay. Sharing is caring in this case as well.

https://gofund.me/b640f576

We couldn't have gotten even this far without you all so thank you!

10/03/2025

"It is impossible to keep a straight face in the presence of one or more kittens." — Cynthia E. Varnado

Benjamin is definitely a bit of a shy boy, but he's brave too. He kept covering Milo, his younger foster brother, at our Adoption Event to make Milo feel better and safer. He also is the one leading the charge for morning lovings.

Coming from a hoarding situation, he has come a long way from the little man that hid. I still think he was kissed by angels and that's why he has the cutest white dot on his head.

Benjamin is a DSH tuxedo male. His estimated birth date is 8-15-2024.

This sweet boy is confident and friendly. He is quick to greet me each morning and loves to have pets on his belly. Benjamin is a great mix of playfulness, love, and independence. This kitten loves to chase and cuddle with others, so he would be happy to be adopted with one of his foster friends or into a home with another cat.

Benjamin has been in a loving and safe foster home partnered with Friends For Life Animal Rescue. Benjamin has been fixed, microchipped, tested for FIV and Feline Leukemia, is up to date on vaccinations, and, per our policy, has been treated for potential ear mites, worms, and fleas.

If you think you have room in your heart and home for this adorable kitten, please contact Friends For Life Animal Rescue. (Laura @ 540-272-3506)

09/03/2025

Sweet Bourbon with some new photos!

His vet appointment is this week(the 10th)! I promise to give updates as soon as we know anything.

Bourbon was recently diagnosed with Stomatitis and is in need of some teeth removal. We still have his gofundme active (https://gofund.me/b640f576) if you're interested in pitching in towards his treatment.

He also has not yet found his furever home. This sweet mini-panther is ready for his adventures with the family of his dreams. He wants to chase lasers with you, curl up on the couch with you and spend the rest of his days by your side.

Could you be his furever home?

07/03/2025

Attack cats! They must destroy evil red dot. 🤣

07/03/2025

"When you work like a man, it's also important to learn to play like a man. After all, all work and no play makes you just like Al!" - Tim the Tool Man Taylor

Tic has an updated bio as this boy grows into that personality. Are you looking for a Feline Tim the Tool Man Taylor?! Look no further than Tic. He will help supervise your home DIY projects and even give you cuddles later.

Meet Tic, our adorable little dude who will want to be up in your business. If you are installing baseboards, he's right there supervising and even advising you on which screwdriver will do the trick.

Tick is very strikingly marked, all white but with a dark tail and earmuffs.

He gets along well with other cats, but should also do well as an only child in a home where he could get lots of attention and his person/family would be home for a good part of the day. He does love a DIY household project to keep him engaged.

Tic is a bit of a lap cat, but has lots of energy and likes to play. Wand toys and laser dots are his favorite.

If you think Tic would be your purrfect sidekick, please call Laura at 540-272-3506.

06/03/2025

Happy Tails! Mr. Beans has found his furever home and was adopted!

I'm so happy for this cute void!

05/03/2025

Benjamin and Milo showing off those wand skills today!

These two cuties are still looking for their furever home. They are still a bit shy, but they definitely warm up to the fun!

05/03/2025

“A cat will teach you that not all touch is physical and not all communication is vocal.”

Oscar is still hanging out, waiting for his furever family. He's looking for that perfect cat-savy person who wants to explore all his quirks and fun.

Being this smart, friendly and cute is certainly not an easy thing. 😁

Oscar is a smart, friendly and sassy guy. Up until a couple of years ago he was living outside on his own and is now enjoying the comforts of also going indoors and having fosters and cat friends who love him. Oscar's exact age is unknown, but estimated to be 8-10 years old. He currently shares a space with two other cats (male and female) and gets along well with both and loves to play and snuggle with Rudy. He LOVES to play with toys and also garden with his foster Mom and hang out with her while she's working on art.

Oscar's ideal home would be one with cat savvy adopters that are used to "cat-itude". He is very friendly and loves to be around his people and to be pet but he can get sassy and a bit feisty on occasion when he's not getting his way. Having been a cat that was outside for multiple years, Oscar does enjoy the ability to go outside for short periods of time. He would be very happy having the ability to go and lounge in a very safe and secure cat-proof yard or a catio. Oscar does well with other cats with proper slow introductions, but cannot be in a home with dogs or young children (the cattitude!). He is now litterbox trained since coming into care, but can be particular about placements of litterboxes and also sharing. With multiple litterbox options he is good to go.

04/03/2025

"No cat is too far for us!"

This is a quote many of our volunteers have heard, but rarely do we have an opportunity to demonstrate it.

Recently, FFLAR received a message about a cat in need. She was not fitting in to her home, she was getting out into a heavily wooded and coyote infested area. In fact, we were set to meet the person and she got out and they couldn't find her.

So, what did our group of volunteers do? Drove 145 miles to help search for her. They came back slightly defeated because she hadn't been found, but we all know how well cats are at hiding.

The next night almost 9 pm, we received a message that she had returned! The people giving her to us had caught her and put her into a safe place!

Our volunteers drove that 145 miles one way that very night to grab her before she could have a change to pull a secondary Houdini.

The morale of the story; there is no cat that we won't go the distance for. Cats are such precious creatures, though we're an equal opportunity animal lover here.

Our volunteers routinely open their hearts and homes to these cats and kittens and it brings us such joy. The volunteers that did this drive didn't do it for some glory, they did it because there was a need - a cat in need.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us via any of our avenues for help. Whether it's to ask a question about cat care, needing to surrender a cat, knowing of a cat that is in need and a stray, we are here to help. Because we love what we do.

Send a message to learn more

04/03/2025

"The cat does not offer services. The cat offers itself." - William S Burroughs

We've all become very familiar with this cute boy. He has his appointment for his teeth on the 10th, but we still haven't found him his furever home. If you think this cute void could be the void for you, we'd love to touch base!

This is Bourbon. He is a 10 month old DSH. He has the most velvety black fur and a slightly kinked tail. He is smaller than Beans and less food motivated. He likes to play with the feather toy and sit in the windowsill. He is a bit shy in unfamiliar situations, but when comfortable, he is very sweet. He would do well in a quiet home.

If you feel Bourbon would fit well into your heart and home, please contact Laura at 540-272-3506

03/03/2025

Thank you to all that shared the Gofundme yesterday! We've made it to $200!

Update on Bourbon. We officially have his vet appointment scheduled for 3/10. We will give an update as well as update the total for the GoFundMe once we have an exact cost.

If you would continue sharing and/or donating, that would be greatly appreciated.

Bourbon has been with us for a couple of months now. His Stomatitis causes inflammation in his mouth which can make for a very painful time. For this food motivated boy, I can only imagine what that must feel like.

Bourbon should be meeting with the vet within the next week or so for his surgery and we will have more updates on him and the actual cost of treating his Stomatitis.

Please continue to share our Gofundme and I will continue to share as many cute photos and videos as I can of these two.

https://gofund.me/b640f576