Evacuation Resources

Foothills Animal Shelter is accepting donations to help support the animal evacuation efforts. Visit our website at www.FoothillsAnimalShelter.org to donate. The Shelter may also require support from additional volunteers or foster families. Communication will be sent out to our community should this become a need.  

Foothills Animal Shelter can only accept small animals, like cats, dogs, small pets, chickens, roosters, pigs and goats. Jefferson County Fairgrounds is the site for all larger animals and livestock. Visit www.jeffco.us/fairgrounds to learn more.  

Do not attempt to reenter the evacuation area. Contact the Jefferson County Animal Response Team (JCART) to notify them if your animals are still in the home. JCART will work with local law enforcement and fire emergency management to attempt the removal of your pets. Visit www.jeffco.us/468/Animal-Evacuations for more information. If you are working or planning to be out of town, it is important to create a plan for your pets should they need to be evacuated while you are unavailable. Identify a neighbor, friend or family member who is comfortable with your pets and can remove them from your home.  

If you become separated from your pet during an evacuation, first check the Foothills Animal Shelter Lost & Found pages to see if you pet was brought to the shelter. You can also post on your neighborhoods Nextdoor and Facebook Groups to see if anyone may have seen or picked up your animals. Make sure your pet is wearing a collar and tag and has a microchip ID with up-to-date information.  Do not attempt to reenter the evacuation area to search for your missing pet.  

Foothills Animal Shelter will accept all small animals from mandatory evacuation areas free of charge. You can bring your pet directly to the shelter at 580 McIntyre St, Golden 80401. Please come prepared with your pet’s veterinary records, including any medication, and ensure they are wearing a collar and tag. If you do not have your pet’s documents or medication, communicate their needs with shelter staff so we can ensure they receive any special care needed.  

Often, emergency services will perform door-door evacuations, but it is essential to know when your area might face an evacuation ahead of an urgent situation. To stay up to date on these notifications, you can sign up for alerts in Jefferson County here. Also, social media can be a great tool for current, quickly changing information. Follow Jefferson County and Foothills Animal Shelter for updates. Finally, the media will help spread information about areas that may need to be evacuated.