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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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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 Spike's adoption status with email updates.
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Spike

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Skittles's adoption status with email updates.
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Skittles

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Blossom's adoption status with email updates.
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Blossom

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Magpie's adoption status with email updates.
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Magpie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Lulu's adoption status with email updates.
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Lulu

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Mikka's adoption status with email updates.
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Mikka

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Kuro's adoption status with email updates.
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Kuro

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 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

Puppy-Dogs-R-Us Inc.

385 County Road 6021,
Dayton, TX 77535

Special Pals

3830 Greenhouse Rd.,
Houston, TX 77084

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Tyra's adoption status with email updates.
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Tyra

American Bulldog

Female, Adult
Spring, TX
We'll also keep you updated on SORREL's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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SORREL

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 7 yrs
Conroe, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Hank's adoption status with email updates.
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Hank

Boxer/Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on Ziva's adoption status with email updates.
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Ziva

Chihuahua/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Houston, TX
We'll also keep you updated on LOVELY's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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LOVELY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
Conroe, TX

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