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Resource Help

Looking for help? Below are our most requested resources.

Help for Pet Owners

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Pet Food Bank × Mini Clinic

It is not only our mission but our honor to be a part of the community. Opening Houston’s first free animal food bank at a shelter has kept thousands of animals in their homes.

Houston Area Low-Cost Spay/Neuter and Wellness Clinics

Low cost clinics book up months in advance. Call now to schedule your appointment!

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Behavior

We are problem solvers. We find innovative ways to improve the conditions of animals and people.

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Financial Assistance For Pet Owners

We view our relationship with the community as a partnership. And we are committed to spending the time, energy and resources needed to help the animals in it.

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Fix Houston

Started in March 2013, Fix Houston™ has quickly become a trailblazer. This program brings free spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations to dogs and cats in Houston.

Other Help

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Healthy Pets, Healthy Streets

Providing free spay/neuter surgeries for Houston pet owners

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Get Help with an Animal

As with all privately-run shelters, there is a limit to the number of animals we can enroll in our program at a time. But even if we can’t enroll the animal now, there are many types of help we can offer.

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

107 E 22nd Street
Houston, TX 77008

713-863-9835

Hours:
Wednesday - Monday: 11AM - 4PM
Tuesday: Appointment Only

Adoptable dogs can be met on an appointment basis.
Learn more

Petsmart Cattery

2902 S Shepherd Drive
Houston, TX 77098

Adoption Hours:
Monday - Friday:
11AM - 1PM, 5 - 7PM

Saturday - Sunday:
1-5PM

Upcoming Events

Jun 14
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series

Brazos Bookstore Weekly Storytime

Jun 14
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Books & Boops at Brazos Bookstore

Jun 15
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Event Series

Sunday Playgroup

Jun 16
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Series

FFL Monday Run Club

Jun 22
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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