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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…
Read MoreJoin us as we welcome our newest veterinarian, Dr. Vivian Tran. Tell us a little about your background and how you became a veterinarian. “Born and raised in Denver, I attended the University of Colorado Denver for my Bachelor’s degree. Initially, my interest was (human) medical school, but realized in my junior year that human…
Read MorePounce 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
Read MoreBy Steph Baigent, Associated Director of the Animal Experience at Foothills Animal Shelter Enrichment isn’t just about keeping animals occupied; it’s about igniting joy, stimulating minds, and creating fulfilling experiences. Enrichment plays a vital role in the well-being of our Shelter animals. We root our approach to enrichment in observation. We don’t believe in a…
Read More“I Need My Cat.” Keeping Families Together Through Crisis By Kyra Munz, MSW, Better Together Program Manager “I need my cat. I have tried every medication I can to treat my depression, but nothing helps me quite like he does.” Andrew almost needed to separate from his cat, Loki, due to a crisis—but the Better…
Read MoreLast updated December 19, 2023 The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has been receiving calls over the past two months from practicing veterinarians reporting an elevated number of canine respiratory disease cases in the state. Other states, including Oregon, Florida, and New Hampshire, are seeing a similar pattern at this time. Has Foothills seen increased…
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