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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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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Friends for Life Animal Rescue

We'll also keep you updated on Spots (Now Tate)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Spots (Now Tate)

Chihuahua/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 4 yrs 4 mos
Gilbert, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Thelma's adoption status with email updates.
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Thelma

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 4 yrs 3 mos
Gilbert, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Jojo's adoption status with email updates.
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Jojo

Cattle Dog/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Hound (Unknown Type)/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 yrs
Gilbert, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Cheesecake's adoption status with email updates.
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Cheesecake

Chihuahua/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Gilbert, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Vespa's adoption status with email updates.
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Vespa

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 10 yrs
Gilbert, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Sylvia's adoption status with email updates.
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Sylvia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs
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 Toph's adoption status with email updates.
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Toph

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 mos
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Calvin's adoption status with email updates.
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Calvin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Phoenix, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Trinity's adoption status with email updates.
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Trinity

Carolina Dog/German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Scottsdale, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Rio's adoption status with email updates.
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Rio

German Shepherd Dog/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
Scottsdale, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on TATER's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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TATER

American Bulldog

Male, 6 mos
Casa Grande, AZ
We'll also keep you updated on Blade's adoption status with email updates.
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Blade

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Phoenix, AZ

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