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Friends For Life Animal Shelter & Sanctuary

Animal shelter in Houston, TX

WHO ARE WE?
We are located in Houston and are the only LEED-certified green No Kill animal shelter in Texas. We incorporated as a 501(c)3 no kill organization in 2002. Friends For Life was started with the purpose of providing the animals of Houston and surrounding areas with immediate alternatives to the killing and a long term plan to change the direction of the sheltering community to a more compassionate future. Our ranks are made up of veterinarians, architects, business people, lawyers, physicians and animal care specialists all passionately dedicated to ending the killing of homeless animals.

WHY DOES OUR ANIMAL COMMUNITY NEED FRIENDS FOR LIFE?

At 80,000 annually, Houston has the tragic distinction of being the city that kills the most animals in its shelters second only to San Antonio. Some of the reasons Houston shelters kill animals is that they are a certain breed (pit bulls, rottweilers, chow chows, etc.), weigh under 2 lbs, sneeze on intake, are over 7 years old, are missing some hair or are pit bull puppies. 75% of the animals we adopt into loving homes have been previously rejected by other organizations as 'unadoptable.'Friends For Life is taking meaningful steps toward reversing this tragic situation by redefining 'adoptable' every day and finding homes for animals who otherwise have no hope. At Friends For Life, EVERY ANIMAL MATTERS.


EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL ADOPTION PROGRAM

Limited only by space, we will accept any animal needing our assistance regardless of age, condition or breed. They include beautiful cats, dogs, puppies and kittens. All are fully vet-checked, tested and have received all age-appropriate vaccinations and spay/neuter surgery.

We have training consults and discounted training services available for all FFL animals.

HOW CAN YOU BE A PART OF CHANGING THE FUTURE?
1. Take a look at out website at www.nokill1.org and consider volunteering. Many of our volunteers have been with us for years and have traveled from as far away as Georgia and Indiana to volunteer for FFL projects. Trust us, it's a good gig!

Sign up online at www.nokill1.org/how-to-help/volunteer or just stop by and see us!

2. Adopt an FFL animal in need. The truth is, 'unadoptable' is what we make it. Every animal adopted from a no kill program sends a powerful message that this is the direction we want to see our shelters take. Every life has value. Together, we can chage everything!

Contact Salise Shuttlesworth JD
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107 E. 22nd Street
Houston, TX 77008
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Adoptable pets at Friends For Life Animal Shelter & Sanctuary

We'll also keep you updated on Goober's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Goober

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 11 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Eena's adoption status with email updates.
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Eena

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 10 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Meena's adoption status with email updates.
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Meena

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 10 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on MIna's adoption status with email updates.
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MIna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 10 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on noodle's adoption status with email updates.
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noodle

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 9 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Illuminati's adoption status with email updates.
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Illuminati

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 11 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Gizmo's adoption status with email updates.
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Gizmo

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs 9 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on TRex's adoption status with email updates.
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TRex

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 11 yrs 8 mos
Houston, TX

Shelter FAQs

Harris County

Additional adoption info

We have a $95 adoption fee for cats and dogs that covers shots, testing, health checks and age-appropriate spay or neuter. All cats and dogs are micro chipped; dogs are on heartworm preventative.

Our adopters must be 21, have ID and must undergo an interview, fill out an application and sign contracts related to commitments for the care of the animals. We will check veterinary references and landlord information.

No animals may be adopted as gifts and and all members of the caretaking family must be in agreement about the adoption.

Should an adoption not work out we require the animal to be returned to Friends For Life.

Our dog adoption application may be filled out online at: http://nokill1.org/adopt/adoptable-dogs.
Our cat adoption application may be filled out online at: http://nokill1.org/adopt/adoptable-cats.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Friends For Life Animal Shelter & Sanctuary

Faith and Phoenix Foundation

5011 Park Gate Ct,
Houston, TX 77018

Rescue Reinvented

P.O. Box 925762,
Houston, TX 77292

Pup Squad Animal Rescue

448 West 19th, #262,
Houston, TX 77008

We'll also keep you updated on Flaca's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Flaca

Rottweiler

Female, 8 yrs 4 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Rudolph's adoption status with email updates.
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Rudolph

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Regina's adoption status with email updates.
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Regina

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Adult
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Charlie's adoption status with email updates.
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Charlie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Kato's adoption status with email updates.
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Kato

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 11 yrs 10 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Rizzo's adoption status with email updates.
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Rizzo

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 10 yrs 11 mos
Houston, TX

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