LOCAL Houston | The City Guide APRIL 2015 | Page 67

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1. MY PARTNER, HALINA DODD. She is simply my

favorite human being on the planet. Halina is kind
to her core, brilliant and I love how much time we
spend laughing together! I may be able to do good
things but Halina just is good.

SALISE SHUTTLESWORTH, a Houstonian and lawyer
met with three of her like-minded friends ten years
ago, to answer a question: How can we save
more pets’ lives? Together, the three founded
Friends For Life, a highly effective alternative to traditional animal sheltering. Frankly stated, the FFL
No Kill shelter saves animals that would be euthanized in others. They entered into the first-ever
public-private partnership with the City of Houston
by offering free spaying and neutering through its
“Fix Houston” program. The Don Sanders
Adoption Center, 107 E. 22nd, Houston, Texas
77008

2. FERRETS. Ferrets are smart, joyful creatures that live relatively short
lives but they pack