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10:42 am

Loose Leash Walking

When a dog pulls on the leash during a walk and gets to keep walking, they’re being rewarded for pulling on the leash. To teach them to walk with you

Category iconBehavioral Resources,  Pet Ownership Tag iconbehavior_training,  dog,  pet ownership,  puppy

9:40 am

Healthy Pet Nutrition

There are so many options out there for pet food it can be overwhelming! Here are some brief guidelines to ensure your pet gets the nutrition they

Category iconPet Ownership,  Wellness Tag iconcat,  dog,  kitten,  pet ownership,  puppy,  wellness

10:34 am

Crate Training Your Cat

Initial Crate Training Sessions STEP 1 Prepare the crate: Line the crate with soft bedding.Cover it with a blanket for maximum privacy.Spray

Category iconBehavioral Resources,  Pet Ownership,  Wellness Tag iconbehavior_training,  cat,  kitten,  pet ownership,  wellness

9:28 am

Opportunities for Kids to Get Involved

We need a lot of help to keep our animals happy and healthy! Here are a few ways you can help us help them. We require all volunteers who are

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4:08 pm

Pet Food Bank × Mini Clinic Requests

To read more about Friends For Life's Pet Food Bank and Mini Clinic programs, visit the Pet Food Bank × Mini Clinic page. Para Español

Category iconPet Ownership,  Shelter Best Practices Tag iconcommunity,  pet ownership,  wellness

9:49 am

Jungle came here for help.

Jungle came here for help. This story was originally posted on our Facebook page in October 2021. Jungle started hanging around the block right

Category iconBehind the Scenes,  Success Stories,  Unsheltered

dog training

2:37 pm

Houston Recommended Trainers

However, it can be hard to choose an excellent trainer. The industry is largely unregulated with no minimum requirements or third-party oversight.

Category iconBehavioral Resources Tag iconbehavior_training,  cat,  dog,  kitten,  pet ownership,  puppy

11:29 am

Rachel and The Flower Pups

and what do the flower buds pushing up from the broken earth say about you?we break to grow. - pavana When Rachel made what felt like the

Category iconBehind the Scenes,  Unsheltered

FFL Staff Jen P with clinic attendee

9:35 am

PRESS RELEASE: Friends For Life Free Pet Clinics to Continue Through 2021

Clinics provide free vet exams, vaccinations, and preventatives to Houston pet owners HOUSTON—March 25, 2021—With the global pandemic marking its

Category iconShelter Best Practices,  Unsheltered Tag iconclinic,  community

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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
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2902 S Shepherd Drive
Houston, TX 77098

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