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Friends For Life Animal Shelter

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Our Shelter

Houston-grown, we’re here to help our neighbors care for the pets they love.

In 2012, we were thrilled to move into our very own shelter in the Heights. We had carefully planned the space with animal comfort in mind. The generous natural light and modern layout create an inviting place for adopters and volunteers. Hope you stop by to visit!

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We’d love to connect!

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FFL Shelter

Friends For Life Animal Shelter
107 E 22nd Street
Houston, TX 77008

Shelter Hours

Wed-Mon: 11am – 4pm
Tue: Appointment Only

PetSmart Cattery

PetSmart Cattery
2902 S Shepherd Drive
Houston, TX 77098

Cattery Hours

Mon-Fri: 11am – 1pm, 5 – 7pm
Sat-Sun: 1-5pm

Adoptable dogs can be met on an appointment basis. We have Puppy Events and Dog Showings most Saturdays.

Please follow our social media for updates.

A different type of shelter

  • Houston’s only LEED-certified animal shelter
  • 96 solar panels on our roof underwritten by Reliant
  • Fresh air is recirculated 15 times every hour, keeping things sanitary
  • ULI Finalist and People’s Choice Award Winner, Best Use of Urban Land

Meet our amazing Senior Leadership Team

Meet the dedicated senior leadership team guiding Friends For Life with expertise, innovation, and a shared passion for transforming animal welfare.

Salise Shuttlesworth, JD

Founder and Executive Director

    Fiona Layfield

    Managing Director

      Angie Topper

      Animal Welfare Director


        Alese Zeman

        Animal Pathways Director

          Melissa Taylor

          Behavior and Training Director

            Linda Brooks

            Development Director

              Learn more about our team!
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              Friends For Life Shelter

              107 E 22nd Street
              Houston, TX 77008

              713-863-9835

              Hours:
              Wednesday - Monday: 11AM - 4PM
              Tuesday: Appointment Only

              Adoptable dogs can be met on an appointment basis.
              Learn more

              Petsmart Cattery

              2902 S Shepherd Drive
              Houston, TX 77098

              Adoption Hours:
              Monday - Friday:
              11AM - 1PM, 5 - 7PM

              Saturday - Sunday:
              1-5PM

              Upcoming Events

              Jul 14
              7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

              FFL Monday Run Club

              Jul 17
              5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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              Jul 20
              2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

              Sunday Playgroup

              Jul 21
              7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

              FFL Monday Run Club

              Jul 27
              12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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