We take on the tough cases.
We say yes to the ones who need emergency surgery. To the ones who need lifelong care for a chronic condition. To the ones who need a life-saving treatment for a treatable condition. And to those who need sanctuary and comfort in their last days.
We take the longshots.
To us, Every Animal Matters is not talk. It is our walk. We walk it into surgery, into hours of rehab, into all-nighters with sick puppies and tiny fading kittens. Step after—sometimes heartbreaking, labor-intensive— step.
We can only commit to doing that with your help.

Sherlock’s Medical Fund
Looking to give toward the care of all of our animals? Sherlock’s Medical Fund helps us take on the tough medical cases.
Created in memory of Sherlock, a #FFLAlum who found a loving forever home.
MAJOR MEDICAL

Uma
Severe gingivitis + dental

Pogo
Post-FHO (hip) surgery care

Splash
Leg amputation

Tabitha
Jaw surgery

Clementine
Post-stenotic nare surgery
HEARTWORM TREATMENT
Heartworms are fatal in dogs if left untreated. The treatment, however, is usually considered too resource-intensive for many shelters and rescue groups, leading to a death sentence.
Not at Friends For Life.

Patricia
Heartworm treatment

Chloe
Heartworm treatment
CHRONIC CONDITIONS
Asthma, diabetes, behavior, urinary crystals, etc.

Odie
Mouth ulcers requiring lifelong vetting

Boujee
Possible congenital defect or spinal trauma

Unagi
Food allergy requiring a special diet

Ethel
Blind senior + uncontrolled diabetes

Oki
Chronic congestion

Teddy
Chronic allergies

Silvia
Chronic ulcer + gingivitis

Zaboo
Hyperthyroid

Linus
Megacolon requiring meds + SQ fluids

Orin
Diabetes

Snuggles
Diabetes

Mao
Diabetes

Marley
Diabetic ketoacidosis recovery

Gus
Epilepsy + Hypothyroid Care

Oreo
Special diet for urinary issues + routine urinalysis

Arthur
Urinary crystals

Happy
History of urethral obstruction

Reversi
Diabetes in remission, routine vetting

Zelda
Possible IBD

Rhea
Underweight + diarrhea of unknown cause