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3:58 pm

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

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5:31 pm

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

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10:53 pm

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

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11:05 pm

Crazy Town has City Limits. You can drive past them.

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

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Conor dog after recovering

11:45 am

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

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9:28 am

“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

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What you seek is seeking you quote by Rumi with mountains in the background

4:33 pm

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

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8:57 pm

Why Zebras (and tomcats) Do Not Get Ulcers

or… Rocky’s Guide to a More Stress-Free Life Here’s some of what I know about humans so far: You smell funny.You pee in your water. It’s

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6:01 pm

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

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