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October 3, 2024

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…

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September 4, 2024

Disaster Preparedness for Pets

It’s no secret Colorado that typically experiences an increase in natural disasters, including fires, during the warmer seasons. We’re here…

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August 7, 2024

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…

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August 7, 2024

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…

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July 31, 2024

Pet Emergency Preparedness

Pet Emergency Preparedness: Essential Tips to Keep Your Companions Safe Emergencies can happen at any time, and making a plan…

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July 31, 2024

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…

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July 29, 2024

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…

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July 11, 2024

Hot Weather Safety Tips for Pets

We’re entering the thick of another toasty hot summer! Foothills is here to help you keep your pet healthy, safe,…

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June 28, 2024

Summer Holiday Pet Safety Tips

Although Backyard BBQs, fireworks, and weekend trips are fun experiences for people, they can be frightening for our pets. Here…

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May 1, 2024

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…

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April 22, 2024

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…

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March 26, 2024

Unleashing Joy: A Dive Into Pet Enrichment

By Steph Baigent, Associated Director of the Animal Experience at Foothills Animal Shelter Enrichment isn’t just about keeping animals occupied;…

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March 26, 2024

I Need My Cat: Keeping Families Together Through Crisis

“I Need My Cat.” Keeping Families Together Through Crisis By Kyra Munz, MSW, Better Together Program Manager “I need my…

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December 19, 2023

Unknown Canine Respiratory Disease

Last updated December 19, 2023 The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has been receiving calls over the past two months…

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May 20, 2022

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Foothills Animal Shelter has received a positive test for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus (HPAI). The Shelter is working…

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