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Butterfly’s story

We will never know exactly what Butterfly experienced before she was found alone at a park. Covered in apparent stab wounds and severe burns and extremely underweight, Butterfly was shut down and afraid. We are grateful Butterfly arrived at Foothills when she did. Our dedicated team provided weeks of skin grafts, burn treatments, surgic al…

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Daja: Old Dogs Don’t Need New Tricks

Written by Frank Kohlenstein Shared with permission from the author. As I write this short note about Daja my heart is broken, my body aches, and my eyes are filled with tears, we wake this morning without a dog living in our household for almost 40 years. Daja was different in that we chose an…

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Name a Shelter dog in honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog month

Every day, dogs arrive at Foothills in need of a fresh start. Sometimes, they even need a new name! Celebrate Adopt a Shelter Dog month this October by giving a shelter dog something of their very own—a name. For a limited time, you can be part of a shelter dog’s new beginnings. It all starts…

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Fostering happiness and health: A look inside the Foothills foster program

Fostering at Foothills Animal Shelter is more than just providing a temporary home; it’s about giving animals the chance to thrive. The role of our foster volunteers isn’t limited to playtime and affection. Foster volunteers may also administer medications, provide frequent bottle-feedings, perform physical therapy, or provide other individualized care. Our foster volunteers play a…

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We’re a Grey Muzzle grant recipient!

Our senior dogs had something to wag about this summer as The Grey Muzzle Organization announced the recipients of its annual grants. Dogs at Foothills are among the winners! Foothills is one of the 100 animal welfare groups chosen from nearly 400 applicants to receive a grant to help save or improve the lives of…

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Pet Emergency Preparedness

Pet Emergency Preparedness: Essential Tips to Keep Your Companions Safe Emergencies can happen at any time, and making a plan is crucial to the well-being of your pets. Whether it’s a natural disaster, a sudden evacuation, or an unexpected crisis, having the right supplies and resources can make a big difference. Here are some essential…

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Foothills Animal Shelter Accepting Pets from Quarry Fire Evacuation Areas

Update 8/6/24 at 10:30 am – all mandatory evacuations have been lifted. For more information, please visit the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. If Foothills Animal Shelter is providing temporary emergency shelter to your evacuated pet, we request that you make arrangements to pick up your pet as soon as possible. If you are…

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Group Dog Training Classes with Calvert Dog Training

Get ready to unleash the potential of your dog with Calvert Dog Training! Foothills Animal Shelter is pleased to partner with Calvert Dog Training and their upcoming launch of Group Training Classes in the Foothills Community Room! Each class is limited to six dogs for a lot of personal attention. Whether your pooch is a…

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Partner Highlight: The Lodge Casino

The Lodge Casino is honored to partner with Foothills to help foster compassion in our community by supporting our animal friends. The Lodge Casino’s year-round commitment supports our Pet of the Month program! This program highlights a special pet at Foothills each month, helping them find a loving home. We are grateful to The Lodge…

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Tails of Foothills Newsletter: Summer 2024

Pounce on the latest issue of Tails of Foothills to read all about our upcoming events, including the highly-anticipated return of Squeakeasy, stories from adopters, an introduction of our newest Shelter veterinarian, and more! Tails of Foothills Summer 2024 Newsletter

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