Friends for Life Animal Rescue

Animal shelter in Gilbert, Arizona

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Address

952 West Melody Avenue, Gilbert, AZ 85233

Hours of Operation

    Monday: Closed
    Tuesday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Wednesday-Thursday: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Friday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Sunday: Closed

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Adoptable Pets at Friends for Life Animal Rescue

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Thelma

Schnauzer (Standard)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo

Gilbert, AZ

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
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Photo of Taz (knows Rocky)

Taz (knows Rocky)

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos

Gilbert, AZ

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
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Snugs

Chihuahua

Male, 5 yrs

Gilbert, AZ

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
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Photo of Brulee

Brulee

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr

Gilbert, AZ

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Bobbi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos

Gilbert, AZ

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Wayne

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos

Gilbert, AZ

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N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Scooter Pie

Chihuahua/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos

Gilbert, AZ

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
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Photo of Peabody

Peabody

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 yr

Gilbert, AZ

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
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Shelter FAQs

Friends for Life Animal Rescue is a registered nonprofit, volunteer-based, no-kill organization. Started in 1993 Friends for Life maintains an adoption center for it's rescued animals, a low-cost spay and neuter program (grant-funded), and a network of foster homes. Friends for Life also attends off-site locations to adopt the homeless cats and dogs and the organization is always looking for help. Friends for Life does not have a veterinarian on site or on staff. We utilize discounted services of veterinarians kind enough to do so for our rescued animals.
Statewide, but focusing on east and west valley near Phoenix and surrounding cities
  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

All potential adoptive homes must complete the adoption consultation form. All adoptive parents must agree to terms of the adoption contract which will be reviewed at the time of adoption. Dog adoptions are typically $350-$495 (depending on age, breed, etc) and cat adoptions start at $175.00 for adults and $225 for kittens (also depend on age). Senior animals are always lower adoption fees. All animals have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Cats have also been FeLV/FIV tested. Dogs are also licensed per county law.

Many of our dogs are adopted very quickly, so if you see someone you are interested in, come on down - don't wait for an email response! Since an animal's personality is so much more than a photo, we prefer to give detailed info in person. Note that for any dog or cat that will have more than one family interested when they are ready for adoption, we will hold a lottery BUT only those who have spoken with an adoption counselor prior (to ensure a good match for the animal and the family) will be included in the lottery.

Adoption application

https://azfriends.org/adopt/

Pets at shelters and rescues near Friends for Life Animal Rescue

Mingus Manor Animal Sanctuary

912 W. Sycamore Pl, Chandler, AZ 85225

Furever Friends Rescue

1015 E. Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233

Kitty City at Wildhorse

PO Box 3080, Gilbert, AZ 85299

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Hope

Mastiff/Cane Corso

Female, 3 yrs 7 mos

Gilbert, AZ

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
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Dallas

Norfolk Terrier

Male, Adult

Chandler, AZ

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
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Fievel

Chihuahua

Male, 10 mos

Gilbert, AZ

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story

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