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Medical Care

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.


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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

Ruby

Post-FHO (hip) surgery care

Splash

Leg amputation


Nico

Total ear canal ablation surgery

Pogo

Post-FHO (hip) surgery care

Tabitha

Jaw 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.


Pirate

Hypothyroidism

Boujee

Possible congenital defect or spinal trauma

Elijah

Cystitis 


Nezumi

Chronic dry eyes

Unagi

Food allergy requiring a special diet

Trex

Chronic gingivitis


Ethel

Blind senior + uncontrolled diabetes

Oki

Chronic congestion

Teddy

Chronic allergies


Silvia

Chronic ulcer + gingivitis

Zaboo

Hyperthyroid

Ginger

Hyperthyroid


Orin

Diabetes

Snuggles

Diabetes

Mao

Diabetes


lilah

Lilah

Special diet for urinary issues + routine urinalysis and vetting

Gus

Epilepsy + Hypothyroid Care

Oreo

Special diet for urinary issues + routine urinalysis and vetting


Marley

Diabetic ketoacidosis recovery

Reversi

Diabetes in remission, routine vetting

Sinead

Chronic skin allergy


Arthur

Urinary crystals

Happy

History of urethral obstruction

Linus

Megacolon requiring meds + SQ fluids


Zelda

Possible IBD

Rhea

Underweight + diarrhea of unknown cause

The #FFLArmy makes what we do possible.

Make a difference with a single or recurring contribution, or by starting a fundraiser.

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Friends For Life Shelter

Don Sanders Adoption Center
107 E 22nd Street
Houston, TX 77008

713-863-9835

Hours:
Adoptions are still happening!
We've transitioned to curbside
services, so give us a call if
you need something.

Petsmart Cattery

2902 S. Shepherd
Houston, TX 77098

Adoption Hours:
Showcasing cats
Saturdays, 12-5PM

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