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Pet Ownership

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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

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Houston Apartments Without Breed Restrictions

Moving with a bully breed can be hard. We’ve collected this map and list of apartments in the Greater Houston area that have been* verified to have

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medical care

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Recommended Veterinarians

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dog adoption

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Canine Enrichment

What is Enrichment, and why is it important? Behavioral Enrichment includes any additions to an animal’s environment with which the animal

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

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10:57 pm

Why Cats Need Claws

Claws are involved in almost everything a cat does during her waking hours. In the morning, she digs her claws into her scratching post and pulls

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10:50 pm

Declawing: What You Need to Know

What does it mean when a cat is declawed? How is it done?  The cat's claw is not a toenail at the end of the toe as in other animals. It is

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8:41 pm

Houston Grooming Facilities

We’ve collected a list of the grooming facilities we recommend in the Houston area. Click here to download the full list.

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8:11 pm

Tips for the First 30 Days of Cat Adoption

‘Be prepared’ should be your mantra when bringing a new pet into your home. Cats are particularly sensitive to new surroundings and some may hide

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dog adoption

8:08 pm

The First Two Weeks with Your Dog

We’ve found that many people can avoid some of the unwanted behaviors we mind in so many of our rescued animals by following some simple settling in

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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
Tuesday: Appointment Only

Adoptable dogs can be met on an appointment basis.
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2902 S Shepherd Drive
Houston, TX 77098

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