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September 5, 2018

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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dog adoption

August 21, 2018

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

Category iconPet Ownership Tag iconbehavior,  dog,  pet ownership,  puppy,  socialization,  training

August 14, 2018

Introducing Your New Cat to Family Dogs

You have decided to add a cat to your family and want to know how to introduce your dog to your new cat. Prior to adopting a new cat, you should

Category iconPet Ownership Tag iconbehavior,  cat,  dog,  kitten,  pet ownership,  puppy,  socialization

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July 4, 2018

Before You Get Your Puppy

While bringing a new puppy home is exciting, it can also feel overwhelming. Dr. Ian Dunbar’s book outlines common, predictable puppy problems and

Category iconPet Ownership Tag iconbehavior,  dog,  pet ownership,  puppy,  socialization,  training

July 1, 2018

Bringing Purpose Back

Stitch Stitch struggles with being alone, and finding a foster that has the time to manage a dog with separation anxiety can be difficult. Our

Category iconBlog Tag iconcommunity,  dog

June 30, 2018

Maddi Had Faith

Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work through difficult problems. Gever Tulley Two truckers on a long-haul

Category iconBlog,  Success Stories Tag iconbehavior,  dog,  training

June 26, 2018

After You Get Your Puppy

Our Behavior team equips each new puppy parent with this book to give them a comprehensive overview of their puppy, including: Development

Category iconPet Ownership Tag iconbehavior,  dog,  pet ownership,  puppy,  socialization,  training

June 12, 2018

Sometimes home is half a world away

Paramedic Jeremy was driving home from work on a Kuwait military base when saw a small puppy in the middle of the desert. As soon as he pulled over,

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March 29, 2018

Reggie comes home

How far would you go to rescue a family member? Across town? Across the state? As far as it took?  For Friends For Life staff, retrieving a

Category iconBlog Tag icondog,  no kill

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

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Houston, TX 77098

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