Not every animal that needs help is visibly hurt. Some are just afraid. They take time to trust us. In sheltering, time is life. But at traditional
A Single Chance
Chance was the first dog ever at Friends For Life to require two handlers with two leads on him to simply walk into the lobby. Thinking back on his
On Becoming Real
"You become. It takes a long time. That's why it doesn't happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully
You Gotta Have Faith
I fell in love with Faith while touring a crowded county shelter. She was lying on the floor of her kennel. She didn't lift her head, just slightly
Love is Patient
Sayali and Neel adopted their dogs Neo and Maahi from Friends For Life. We are deeply honored to have been a part of connecting this incredible
Rubi’s Salvation
Today someone posted a video that I think is making the rounds again of a group of soldiers coming home from somewhere as they get off the plane. An
You don’t have to “fail” to succeed in fostering
This program runs on fosters like a plant on sunlight. I mean, we need you guys like hackers need hot pockets, like Adam Sandler needs to stop making
“As If”
It’s not just for Alicia Silverstone, anymore. Richard Parker lives at the shelter. He is a big, buff-colored boy with a loud purr and bright, wide
What You Seek is Seeking You
There are two types of waiting. Sometimes it’s waiting for a few minutes because you’re a little early for your bus. Sometimes it’s waiting for your