About

Companions For Life was formed to fill the most obvious and significant gaps in the animal welfare movement in our community – humane education and shelter outreach. Organized on January 1, 2006, and granted 501(c)3 status by the Internal Revenue Service on February 22, 2006, it is our belief that by providing humane education and shelter outreach we can elevate the role of companion animals in our society and bridge the gaps in animal welfare in our community and nationwide.

Humane education is essential to building a society that places significant value on the role of companion animals. It is a vital component of character education and violence-prevention and encourages a culture of respect and compassion. Violent acts toward animals have long been recognized as indicators of a dangerous trend toward violence to humans, and humane education can break the cycle of abuse. Our goal is to provide the public with the necessary education to be respectful and responsibility toward all animals and to build in them the confidence to teach others the importance of compassion. Through partnerships with school districts, parks and recreation departments, pet-related businesses, and other community service organizations, we’ll educate both children and adults about a variety of humane issues such as animal overpopulation, animal cruelty, proper pet care, animal safety, and more.

So who are the educators when it comes to humane education? Shelter workers, rescue group volunteers, animal control officers, veterinarians, kennel managers, and animal welfare professionals across the country. Shelter outreach will provide those folks – the folks on the front line in the humane movement – with the tools they need to do their jobs, to meet their goals, to improve their standing in their community, and to earn the respect and admiration they deserve. Our shelter outreach programs will provide unlimited access to the resources they need 24/7 through our Rescue Resources website. We’ll also partner with local businesses to bring experts in current events and shelter-related subjects to our area to speak directly to the staff and volunteers of area welfare agencies.For more information, email us at cflinfo@att.net.

Companions For Life brochure (PDF)

Fast Facts (PDF)

History of Companions For Life (PPT)

——————————————————————————–

“People do not absorb moral lessons from those who trample on their feelings. Rather, they forever associate the unpleasantness of the spokesperson with the cause itself.”

-Judith Martin

——————————————————————————–

Help Fund Our Mission

Buy on eBay to support Companions For Life. Check out the cool items we’re selling on eBay to benefit Companions For Life! Visit eBay now! Or sell your item on eBay and designate a portion of the proceeds to Companions For Life!  Use the standard eBay Sell Your Item Form and look   for the “Donate Percentage of Sale” option on Step 3 – Pricing and Duration!

Grocery shopping can benefit CFL! The next time you’re at Tom Thumb or Randalls, pick up a Remarkable Card application at the courtesy booth to fill out and link your card to our account # 11408. Randalls will pay us a percentage of our account total, so be sure to use your card every tme you shop. By using your card, you will also be eligible for exclusive discounts, enter-to-wins, direct mail rewards and Airmiles.

Show Your Support! You can buy great Companions For Life logo merchandise from our Cafe Press store and a percentage of every purchase goes directly toward our humane education programs.  Check out our STORE now!   And we’ve got Companions For Life postage stamps and mouse pads, too.  Just visit our Zazzle page!

Get Murray on your checks! You can buy custom checks with Murray’s picture and a portion of the proceeds benefit Companions For Life.  Follow the link to Checks Your Way!  You can even get a Visa card with your very own pet’s picture on it and then redeem your PetRewards Points to earn a whole host of great, pet-friendly rewards, including donations to Companions For Life!  But to apply, you have to use our custom application form – simply email cflinfo@att.net and request yours!