A recent experience gave us pause (and an opportunity) here. This blog is not addressed to the staff, volunteers at FFL nor to our supporters. This is
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
When Kona Met Cassie—or Sleepless in Pearland
A common movie premise is two main characters who seem different and thus don't get along at the start. The audience, however, sees many things in
Through the Eyes of Gus
Q. What does a typical day look like at the shelter? Once I wake up I get a morning walk at a safe space, which humans call an “easement”. I then
Yo, from Rocky
Yo, Rocky here. They asked me to do an interview to give you guys some kind of behind the scenes look at shelter life. Yea, I got your behind the
Toward a more inclusive Mother’s Day
When animals express their feelings they pour out like water from a spout. Animals' emotions are raw, unfiltered, and uncontrolled. Their joy is the
Why adopt from a No Kill shelter if everyone there is safe?
In short, because they are safe and you want to clear the way for the next animal to enjoy that safe spot. There is a heightened