We’re entering the thick of another toasty hot summer! Foothills is here to help you keep your pet healthy, safe, and comfortable in the heat! Avoid Leaving Your Pet In the Car Avoid leaving your pet in the car unattended. Without the ability to cool themselves, pets are at significant risk of suffering from heat…
Read MoreSummer is full of exciting activities like BBQs, get-togethers, and festive fireworks. With a little planning, you can make sure your pet feels safe and supported through it all. Here are a few simple ways to help your animal companions enjoy summer fun with you! Ensure your pet’s microchip information is up-to-date Your pet’s microchip…
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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