Longtime Foster Dogs Find Their Forever Homes!

Jack Jack was soon placed in a foster home in the hope that some time in a home would help him come out of his shell and encourage him to be a more confident pup. His foster parents worked with him for almost a year socializing Jack Jack and desensitizing him from the outside world.

Fortunately, by March of 2018, he had already made great strides in his behavior – he was enjoying play time with other dogs and loving car rides! Just a few short months later he was comfortable being in the presence of people and was finally ready to find a permanent home! And on June 23, 2018, 328 days after his arrival at Foothills Animal Shelter, Jack Jack did just that; he was adopted to a family that fell completely in love with the now 2-year-old dog! It may have taken him almost a year, but thanks to Shelter staff, his wonderful foster family and his determined spirit, Jack Jack was able to find his courage as well as his happy ending!

When Jakob, an 8-year-old German Shepherd was brought to Foothills Animal Shelter by Jefferson County Animal Control in November of 2017, it was clear right away that he wasn’t feeling quite well. His eyes were clouded and he was thought to have had a possible urinary tract infection.

When the Shelter’s Veterinary Services examined Jakob, they found that he had bladder stones that would need to be removed and would also require him to be on a special diet for the rest of his life. They also diagnosed Jakob with Pannus, an eye disease that, without proper treatment, would eventually lead to blindness.

Longtime foster volunteers, Jane and Kevin, happily took Jakob in and gave him the best home environment that allowed him to heal properly and flourish over time.