Friends For Life Animal Shelter

08/14/2025

hiiii, it’s me bubbles!

i borroweeed the human’s camera 📷 and laptop 💻 so i can finally help me and my friends find our forever homes. i’m going first because… well… i’ve been here the longest

the humans wrote me a very nice bio but i like to keep it real. so i rewrote it myselfffff 🐾

💬 click the link in the comments to read my new and improved bio 💬

so… who’s adopting meeeeee 👀💌
stay tuned next i’m making my way around the shelter to help my friends with their bios too

08/14/2025

This is Peaches, professional snuggler and part-time blanket burrito. She’s mastered the art of cozy leopard print, soft bed, and all the heart-melting looks you can handle.

She’s looking for a forever home where she can keep perfecting her nap game and go on the occasional adventure (so she can tell her blanket about it later).

If you’re ready for a sweet, adventurous, and adorable couch potato, send in an application for Peaches.

Click the link in the comments below to check out her bio.

08/13/2025

It’s been a while since we’ve shared a Gru update, but we've got GRUeat news! Gru has gone into a loving foster home! Gru’s days are now filled with quiet naps and gentle cuddles while he waits for his forever family.

If you are ready to bring home a senior who just wants to spend his senior years in comfort and soaking in the sunbeams send in an application for Gru.

Click the link in our comments below

08/13/2025

⭐️ Puppy names needed! ⭐️

Here’s the story… of a dog named Lettie.🎵

Her puppies are growing strong, and she’s winning hearts left and right with her bright smile and gentle personality.

Today’s collage is giving Brady Bunch energy — only this bunch is all paws and puppy breath.

We have 5 puppies: 3 female and 2 males, so drop your name suggestions in the comments below!

08/12/2025

🎉 Senior Superstars: Adopted! 🎉
We’ve got three reasons to celebrate this week — and each one has whiskers, wisdom, and a whole lot of love to give. 💛

✨ Mirabella (15) — proof that age is just a number when you’ve still got the sparkle.
✨ Tigress (13) — a queen who knows exactly how she likes her naps (and her humans).
✨ Moto Moto (now Tommy) (12) — distinguished, debonair, and now officially in his forever home.

These incredible seniors just traded their shelter suites for cozy couches, showing us all that older cats have just as much love to give as kittens — with way better manners. 😉

Here’s to happily ever afters at every age! 🐾💌

If you’re ready for a forever friend who’s already a pro at being awesome, send in an application for one of our seniors waiting for a forever home.

08/12/2025

🐇 Prince Harry is ready to trade his foster home for a castle of his very own. He’s a litterbox pro, enjoys gentle pets on his terms, and will absolutely lose his royal composure over fresh Whole Foods veggies. Like most bunnies, Harry thrives when you let him set the pace. Once you earn his trust, you’ll have a devoted little monarch for life.

If you’re ready to welcome a royal into your life, send in your application for Prince Harry. Click the link in our comments below!

08/12/2025

It was poetry night at our PetSmart cattery, and the cats came ready to debate the finer points of verse. With the help of our dedicated volunteers, they dove deep into literary analysis, covering themes of love, mystery, and the beauty of sunbeams.

If you’ve ever dreamed of joining a feline poet society, membership is open — all you need is a lap, a kind heart, and maybe a few snacks.

Send in an adoption application to adopt your new literary companion 🥰

08/11/2025

We sat down with Banh Mi to ask her what she’s looking for in her forever home… and here’s what she had to say:

“I’m bursting with energy! Let’s chase balls, hike trails, or sunshine-dance in the backyard. A daily walk + a toy drop-off = instant friendship. Snuggles are great, too, especially when I know the rules of the house. I looove people (and I’m cool with other dogs… once we hang out a bit), but I’d rather my home not have any feline roommates. I think I’d have the most fun with older kids or ones who know how to keep it calm when I need a breather. Give me space to explore, someone to play with, and boundaries that make me feel safe. Above all, a family who will love me just as much as I will love them. That’s my dream home!”

Spoiler alert: She’s got a heart as big as her smile and a tail-wag that could brighten any bad day. If you’re ready for an adventure partner who’s playful, loyal, and oh-so-charming, Banh Mi might just be your perfect match.

Send in an application to adopt Banh Mi or learn more on her page on our website.

08/09/2025

Shelter work can be fast-paced, detail-packed, and, to be honest, stressful. Our new intern, Julia (not to be confused with human Julia), just wrapped up her first week, and as you can see… she’s wiped. Leave a comment to let this hard-working kitten know she’s doing a great job.

08/09/2025

🎉 is THIS Sunday! 🎉

Come hang out with us August 10th from 2:30–3:30 PM at Friends For Life for our Sunday Playgroup, where the dogs run, the tails wag, and the smiles are contagious. 🐶💨

You’ll get a front-row seat to watch our adoptable pups zoom, wrestle, and show off their best play bows. Plus, we’ve got refreshments for our human guests to keep you cool while you watch the fun unfold.

Bring a friend, bring your dog-loving heart, and get ready to leave with a few new furry crushes.

Check out our playgroup page to see which pups have RSVP’d to the fun, and send in an adoption application if you already know who you’d like to take on sleepover!

Click the link in the comments below!

📍 Friends For Life Animal Shelter 107 E. 22nd St.
🗓 Sunday, August 10 | 2:30–3:30 PM

08/08/2025

🎓 FRAIDY CAT GRADUATE ALERT! 🎓

Stormy Sunset has officially tossed his (imaginary) graduation cap—this handsome guy has graduated from our Fraidy Cat Program and is now ready for his forever home!

Graduating with honors, Stormy Sunset majored in Head Pets and minored in Churu Taste Testing.

Our Fraidy Cats work closely with our behavior team to overcome their fears through training designed just for them. And Stormy Sunset? He passed with flying colors. Now all he needs is a family to cheer him on in his next chapter.

📄 Apply today to meet him and see just how far this grad has come! Congrats Stormy Sunset!

08/08/2025

Thank you, Telemundo Houston, for telling Dreamer's story.

Al verse obligado a huir de Texas, un joven con DACA dejó su perro “Dreamer” frente a un albergue, con una carta y $60. Esta es su conmovedora historia.