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Making life better for pets and people

Foothills Animal Shelter serves as Jefferson County’s only full-service shelter and cares for thousands of pets each year. Together with our community, we’re creating brighter futures for pets and the people who love them.

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2024 Impact

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8,895

ANIMALS SHELTERED

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5,642

PETS ADOPTED

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1,261

LOST PETS REUNITED

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693

FAMILIES PRESERVED

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Upcoming Events

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December 6, 2025

Golden Community Potters Annual Pottery Sale

Join Foothills Animal Shelter and the Golden Community Potters for a festive holiday event at the Shelter! Finish your holiday…

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December 9, 2025

Colorado Gives Day 2025

Each year, the people of Colorado unite during the Colorado Gives Day season with a shared common purpose: to elevate…

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December 13, 2025

Foothills Special Saturday Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic

Join us at a special Saturday low-cost Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, December 13 from 10am to 12pm at Foothills Animal…

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