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Friends For Life Animal Shelter

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The transformation we see in animals under our care is nothing short of magical.


Sometimes it takes medical treatment or skilled behavior rehabilitation. Often, TLC provided by staff, volunteers, or fosters is all that’s needed. It’s a joy to see animals sleeping in the safety of a shelter for the very first time. Or seeing them relaxed and pain-free after much-needed surgery. Or happy with their forever human.

This magic, which we witness daily, happens thanks to your support! Join us to meet some of the animals you helped save and see their incredible transformations.

✨ Reserve Your Seats ✨

GALA CHAIRS

Robin Humphrey & Joseph Radzwill

GALA HONOREE

Carolyn Levy, PhD

HOST COMMITTEE

Susan Bickley & Bob Scott

Avery & Jason Carson

Stacie Cokinos & Pam Radford

Christi Cornelius, DVM & Camille Perkins

Caroline Fant

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tadd Hatcher, President

Pat Larson

Meredith Raine,
Host Committee Chair

Leanne Schneider

Ken Scott, JD

Salise Shuttlesworth, JD

Roberto Trevino, DVM


Frequently asked.

When? Where?

Our 2023 gala will take place on Friday, November 3, 2023 beginning at 7PM.

We’re happy to be back at The Four Seasons Houston located at 1300 Lamar St, Houston, TX 77010.

Where can I get tickets and tables?
Click here for tickets & tables

Tables and tickets can be secured online at handbid.app.link/FFL2023gala, via email, or by giving us a call.

Click here if you’d like to download a PDF version of the underwriter opportunities.

What are the benefits for table buyers?

All table and ticket details can be found online at handbid.app.link/FFL2023gala. Feel free to give us a call or email us if you have additional questions or would like to discuss a custom sponsorship package.

Click here if you’d like to download a PDF version of the underwriter opportunities.


A magical evening.

Dinner & Open Bar

Enjoy the evening with libations on us, light bites to start, and an incredible vegan dinner.

Enchanted Entertainment

Get ready to be dazzled and amazed. Caesar the Magician has some astonishing tricks up his sleeve. Literally.

VIPs (Very Important Pups)

We’ll have a few of our dogs on site to make the evening even more magical.

Silent Auction & Gift Card Pull

Bid on some amazing finds, all for a great cause!

The #FFLArmy makes what we do possible.

Make a difference with a single or recurring contribution, or by starting a fundraiser.

Donate Now

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Friends For Life Shelter

107 E 22nd Street
Houston, TX 77008

713-863-9835

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Wednesday - Monday: 11AM - 4PM
Tuesday: Closed

Adoptable dogs can be met on an appointment basis.
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