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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Join us at a special Sunday low-cost Vaccine Clinic on Sunday, November 8 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Foothills Animal…
Read MoreJoin Foothills Animal Shelter and the Golden Community Potters for a festive holiday event at the Shelter! Finish your holiday…
Read MoreColorado Gives Day is Tuesday, December 8! Each year, the people of Colorado unite during the Colorado Gives Day season…
Read MoreNow through December 11, you can support Foothills through an easy, automatic payroll deduction. Visit to set your amount — it takes just a couple of minutes. Thank you for choosing to support the pets and people in our community!
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