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…
Read MoreUpdate 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…
Read MoreGet 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 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 playful pup or…
Read MoreThe 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 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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