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Behind the Scenes

4:24 pm

When Community Shows Up, Cats Stay Warm

At Friends For Life, our mission is rooted in the belief that every animal deserves safety, dignity, and care. Last week, our community brought that

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5:47 pm

From Nightmare to Safety

Nicholas survived a horrifying night. Nicholas, a stray pup, had been surviving alongside a man living on the streets. The man shared his food and

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12:33 pm

How Heidi Found Her Way to Us (With a Little Help From Swiffer)

Here’s how it started: Our staffer Gina was walking Swiffer when a dog started following them. The dog was skittish and wanted nothing to do with the

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5:30 pm

Awkward Pet Portraits

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11:20 am

Meet this Month’s Feetured Runner!  

Holly Bronson has been a dedicated Fundraising Runner for Friends For Life for over four years. She served as the Chair of the FFL Running Team for

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12:13 pm

Gala 2024 Item & Gift Card Donations

We are thrilled to announce that on Friday, November 8 we will gather at the Four Seasons for our 2024 Gala ‘Studio Fifty Fur.’ This gala is a 

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5:01 pm

Foster Spotlight: Kristen and Tony and Lulu

Kristen and Tony gave Lulu a safe space to open up and be her true self. This is what dedication looks like. Lulu is one of our ‘long-term behavior

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4:33 pm

Foster Spotlight: Evelyn Cutts

Evelyn - Foster AND Volunteer Evelyn could spend her retirement years doing anything. She chooses to Volunteer and Foster for Friends For

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10:21 am

Foster Spotlight: Ken & Kim & The Gang

Ken and Kim are veteran FFL fosters who have fostered more than 130 animals over a decade. Ken and Kim’s foster dogs have run the gamut from

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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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