Name of the Organization : Friends for Life Animal Rescue–(F.F.L., FFL)
Type of Organization: Animal Rescue & Adoption
Our Area of Service: East Valley of Metropolitan Phoenix Area, Arizona
Main Services Provided, Interests Served or Populations Helped that this Organization Specializes in offering to the public: We offer programs focusing on animal rescue, animal adoptions, spay and neuter and education.
Our Mission Statement: To significantly impact animal overpopulation through aggressive programs focusing on rescue, spay and neuter, adoptions, and education.
What we do. Who we Help: Friend for Life is an animal shelter that strives to place our rescued Dogs & Cats into loving, forever homes. We also provide useful spay & neuter information on our website along with other animal related resources.
We do not take in animals from the public. We are overwhelmed by the number of homeless animals. We do, however, want to have returned to us any Dogs or Cats that we adopted out that can no longer stay in their homes.
Organization Phone Number: (480) 497-8296
Nonprofit/For Profit?: Nonprofit Charitable Organization–tax status–501 (c) (3)
Date Established: 1993
Donation Wish List—Search Items Needed—————> : Here is Our Wish List of Donated Items!
Dog and Puppy-related items
-Dog Food (premium foods) dry & canned, including puppy and senior food
-Dog treats (milk bones, etc.) – but no rawhide bones please!
-Martingale Collars (available online at Ryans Pet Supply and PETsMART)
-Slipleads (available online at Ryan’s for about 50-cents each!)
*Cash, of course, to help pay for the animal’s care
Cat and Kitten-related items
-Kitty Litter (preferably scoopable / clumpable).
-Toys
-Beds/Bedding
-Kitten Milk Replacer (KMR)
-Cat Food (NutroMax, Nutro, Natural Balance – premium foods) dry & canned
-Treats
-Laxatone
*Cash, of course, to help pay for the animal’s care
General Adoption Center Needs
-Laundry Detergent (liquid only please)
-Cleaning Supplies (floor cleaners, Lysol products, Lysol-type wipes)
-Large Trash Bags
-Paper towels
-Bleach
-Toilet paper
-Kleenex
-Postage Stamps
-Avery brand #8460 – White Mailing Labels
-Avery brand #5160 – White Address Labels
-Odoban (found at Sam’s Club)
*Cash, of course, to make the lease payments !
Services
-Copy and Print services for paper, banner, sign production
-Air Conditioner/Heater Repair
-Landscaping Design and maintenance
-Construction maintenance and new structure
-Fundraising
-Veterinarian services
-Painting
-Advertising and Public Relations
-Cleaning Service (general cleaning)
-Plumbing Services
-Electrical Services
-Sponsorships for our Animal Training Sessions (Pet Behavior Solutions)
*Cash, of course, to pay for services when we need them and can’t get them donated
Event-related Items
-Portable, lightweight, event tables
-Pop Up Shade Canopies
-Professional Presentation Displays/Banners
-8-1/2 x 11 Clear Acrylic Standalone Info displays
-Donated merchandise/gift certificates for raffles and events throughout the year
-Tablecloths
-Animal Crate Dollies/Transporters
-Portable microphone
-Easels
***You can donate your Car, Boat or Recreational Vehicle to Help Animals, too!***
Yes, we have a number of donated items needed for us to fulfill our organization’s mission! We need your Help! Please share with friends, family members, colleagues, workplaces and organizations that may want to Donate Items!
Donation Drop Off Locations & Hours and/or Donation Pick Up Service Area : Please call to let us know you are coming! We are able to accept donations dropped off at our Friends for Life Animal Rescue Shelter at the same hours that we are open for adoptions.
143 W. Vaughn Ave.
Gilbert, AZ 85233
How we use your Monetary Donations: The monetary donations will go towards the care of shelter animals. We also have a fundraising campaign to raise the money needed to build a new shelter facility. To learn more, please visit http://www.azfriends.org/azfriends2/home/CapitalCampaign.aspx
Volunteers Opportunities & All Job Descriptions———> Search for Type of Volunteer Activities You Want to Do: We need your assistance!
Please check our website for details on how to become a youth volunteer.
Yes, we have a number of Volunteer needs! We need the Help of our Community! We need your Help! Please share with friends, family members & colleagues who may want to Volunteer!
Child or Teen Volunteers Accepted?————-Yes——>: Yes
Organization Mailing Address: 143 W. Vaughn Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85233
Are you 100% Volunteer Run?: No
Organization Provides Services in this City: Gilbert, Mesa, Guadalupe, Tempe, Apache Junction, Chandler
Organization Provides Services in this County: Maricopa County
Organization Provides Services in this State: Arizona
Country of Origin: United States
Dog Rescue Organization—Services Provided : All Breed Dog Rescue, Dog Spay & Neuter Program for Public
Cat Rescue Organization—Services Provided: All Breed Cat Rescue
Adoption Days! Animals are available for Adoption (dates, time, and locations): Hours of operation at our Adoption Center
FOR DOGS, at 143 W. Vaughn Avenue in Gilbert:
Closed Sunday & Monday Tuesday: 10AM to 2PM Wednesday: 3PM to 7PM
Thursday: 3PM to 7PM, Friday: 10AM to 2PM Saturday: 10AM to 4PM.
Hours of operation at our Adoption Center – FOR CATS, at 143 W. Vaughn Avenue in Gilbert:
Sunday 12PM-4PM Tuesday: 10AM to 2PM, and 6PM-8:30PM Wednesday: 3PM to 8:30PM
Thursday: 3PM to 8:30PM Friday: 10AM to 2PM, and 6PM-8:30-PM Saturday: 10AM to 4PM.
Listing Information Last Updated on this Date: 8/12/2015
