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If you think one of the animals listed on our website is your lost companion, please contact our team as soon as possible. We encourage you to visit the shelter in-person as you will best be able to identify your pet.
Found animals are held at the shelter for five days in an effort to reunite them with their families. If your lost pet is at the shelter, please retrieve them as soon as possible to minimize impound fees and reduce stress for your pet.
Please know that after the five-day stray hold period has elapsed, animals become the property of Foothills Animal Shelter and may no longer be available for reclaim.
We are open daily from 10am – 5pm. To reclaim your pet, please visit the shelter–or send a trusted representative on your behalf–during business hours.
Proof of ownership will be requested at the time of reclaim. Valid proof of ownership includes, but is not limited to, adoption or purchase paperwork, pet photos, ID tags, or veterinary records.
Jefferson County residents may be required to purchase a county dog license with proof of valid rabies vaccination.
An arrival fee of $65 is assessed for all species in addition to daily care fees.
Daily care fees:
As Jefferson County’s open admission shelter, we accept every companion animal in need of shelter in the community. Reclaim fees help us cover costs we incur while housing and caring for these animals. Please contact our Shelter Services team if fees are a barrier to reunification with your pet.
Some found pets require immediate veterinary intervention to relieve pain and suffering while we work to reunite them with their owner. Additional fees may apply if your pet has received veterinary services while in the care of Foothills Animal Shelter or an emergency veterinary partner.
Petco Love Lost can help a pet with just one photo, and it’s free and easy to use. If you’re a pet parent, prepare for the unexpected and upload a photo of your pet today. If you’re an animal welfare organization, join us — use this platform and spread the word. And if you’re a good neighbor helping a lost pet, use Petco Love Lost to connect with their family and return them home.
Other steps you can take:
Our website is updated as animals arrive. If you see your pet listed on our Found Pets page, please contact our team immediately.
303.278.7575
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