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Friends for Life Animal Rescue

Animal rescue in Gilbert, AZ

Friends for Life Animal Rescue is a registered nonprofit, volunteer-based, no-kill organization. Started in 1993 Friends for Life maintains an adoption center for it's rescued animals, a low-cost spay and neuter program (grant-funded), and a network of foster homes. Friends for Life also attends off-site locations to adopt the homeless cats and dogs and the organization is always looking for help. Friends for Life does not have a veterinarian on site or on staff. We utilize discounted services of veterinarians kind enough to do so for our rescued animals.

Contact —
Email president@azfriends.org
Phone (480) 497-8296
Website
Address
952 West Melody Avenue
Gilbert, AZ 85233
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952 West Melody Avenue

Gilbert, AZ 85233

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Adoptable pets at Friends for Life Animal Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Sam Elliot's adoption status with email updates.
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Sam Elliot

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Gilbert, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Sally Brown's adoption status with email updates.
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Sally Brown

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Gilbert, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Figit's adoption status with email updates.
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Figit

Chihuahua/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs
Gilbert, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Eric's adoption status with email updates.
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Eric

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Gilbert, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Dean Martin's adoption status with email updates.
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Dean Martin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr
Gilbert, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Claudia's adoption status with email updates.
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Claudia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Gilbert, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Clarita's adoption status with email updates.
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Clarita

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Gilbert, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Clarissa's adoption status with email updates.
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Clarissa

Domestic Longhair

Female, 2 mos
Gilbert, AZ
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Rescue FAQs

Statewide, but focusing on east and west valley near Phoenix and surrounding cities

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

All potential adoptive homes must complete the adoption consultation form. All adoptive parents must agree to terms of the adoption contract which will be reviewed at the time of adoption. Dog adoptions are typically $350-$495 (depending on age, breed, etc) and cat adoptions start at $175.00 for adults and $225 for kittens (also depend on age). Senior animals are always lower adoption fees. All animals have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Cats have also been FeLV/FIV tested. Dogs are also licensed per county law.

Many of our dogs are adopted very quickly, so if you see someone you are interested in, come on down - don't wait for an email response! Since an animal's personality is so much more than a photo, we prefer to give detailed info in person. Note that for any dog or cat that will have more than one family interested when they are ready for adoption, we will hold a lottery BUT only those who have spoken with an adoption counselor prior (to ensure a good match for the animal and the family) will be included in the lottery.

Adoption application

https://azfriends.org/adopt/

http://www.azfriends.org/azfriends2/home/SupportUs/Donate.aspx

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

Dachshund/Chihuahua

Male, Young
Chandler, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on DANZEL's adoption status with email updates.
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DANZEL

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Foxy's adoption status with email updates.
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Foxy

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Gilbert, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Hershey's adoption status with email updates.
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Hershey

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Casa Grande, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on ACORN's adoption status with email updates.
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ACORN

Coonhound

Female, 3 mos
Mesa, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Sophie's adoption status with email updates.
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Sophie

German Shepherd Dog/Shar Pei

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Phoenix, AZ

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