Adopt a
friend for life
Saving Lives 4 Paws at a Time
of Southwest Michigan
About AFL
We are committed to reducing pet
overpopulation by providing 100% spay/neuter
for animals in our care and strive to build
lifelong friendships that will enrich the human-
animal bond.
Adopt a Friend for Life, founded in February
2005, is dedicated to rescuing adoptable stray,
abandoned, and homeless cats and dogs. AFL
offers an alternative to animal shelters by
housing our animals in foster homes until they
can be placed for adoption into loving,
permanent homes.
Our Friends
We are a small, all-volunteer based group focused on saving
animals and creating lifelong friendships with our four-legged
pets. There is always a place for someone that would like to give
of his or her time, no matter how much or how little. There are
many needs within our organization and without a doubt we
can find something that will fit you just right.
However, the groups biggest need is the need for foster homes!
If you are willing open your home to one of our furry friends,
please apply to be a volunteer and once approved, fill out the
foster application.
When you become a volunteer, you will be able to help at
events, apply to be a foster home, and gain access to our
monthly newsletter.
How to join
Volunteer opportunities
Events & Fundraising
Recruitment
Fostering
Nothing compares to the feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment than being a foster family to a homeless pet. We are currently looking for loving, caring families that will be willing to open up their homes to a needy dog or cat. We will equip you with all the supplies and resources needed to successfully care for your foster animal. Veterinary care is supplied along with food and the proper equipment necessary in order to meet the needs of your companion. If you think you would like to be a foster, please click the button above to apply today!
We need fosters
Adoption Information
Are you ready to adopt a loyal companion? Bringing a previously homeless pet into your home can be a rewarding experience. Remember, this is a lifelong commitment. adopting a young animal means caring for them for 10 to 15 years.
All AFL foster animals are spayed/neutered once brought into the rescue, as well as updated on vaccinations and parasite prevention.
Thank you for choosing Adopt a Friend for
Life to find your new family member! We’re
here to help you build lifelong friendships,
four paws at a time.
Please note that all adopters must be at least 21
years old, and proof of age will be required at
the time of adoption.
Find a Friend in Need
Look either on our website, Petfinder, or at one
of our adoption events to find animals our
foster homes are sheltering.
Meet
After our foster reviews your application, they
will contact you and set up a visit to meet the
animal.
If the foster determines the animal is the right addition
for your family, AFL will prepare the adoption papers
and arrange the pick up for your new pet!
Adopt
Once you find an animal you are interested in
adopting, fill out an application on our website.
Our foster will then review the application.
Apply Online
Adoption Process
Adoptable Cats
Pumpkin
Adult Feline
Female
Domestic Short Hair
Zeus
Adult Feline
Female
Domestic Short Hair
Adoption Pricing
$160
Cats
$100
$60
Kittens
Adult
Senior
< 1 year
1-8 years
8+ years
$320
Dogs
$270
$170
Puppies
Adult
SenIor
< 1 year
1-8 years
8+ years
The adoption fee covers medical testing, flea/tick prevention,
deworming, vaccination, spay/neuter operations, and microchipping.
Donations
We are an entirely volunteer organization and 100% of money donated goes directly
toward the health and welfare of the animals we foster. Because we are a 501(C)(3) tax-
exempt non-profit organization all donations are tax deductible.
Donations checks can be mailed to us at: Adopt a Friend for Life of Southwest Michigan, PO Box 251, Paw Paw, MI 49079
Cash
PayPal
Some of our Friends are in essential need of
help, and we kindly ask for your help in
supporting their cause.
future foster specific donations Coming soon
Donate to help our friends
Relinquish an animal
We are dedicated to rescuing adoptable stray, abandoned and homeless
cats and dogs. If you have found a stray animal you must report it first
to your local animal services before we can handle the relinquish
request. Your local animal services will tell you what steps to take for
the stray animal. If you are wanting to relinquish your pet you will
need to fill out a request form by selecting one of these buttons. You
will receive a reply within 72 hours ONLY if we are able to help.
For general questions leave a message at:
269-488-7297
Donations can be sent to:
Adopt a Friend for Life of Southwest Michigan
PO Box 251
Paw Paw, Michigan 49079
Contact Us