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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 MoreAlthough Backyard BBQs, fireworks, and weekend trips are fun experiences for people, they can be frightening for our pets. Here are our best tips and tricks to keep your four-legged pal safe and comfortable! Look Fresh & Stay Safe Stop by our retail center and grab your pet a snazzy new collar for the summer…
Read MoreThe Lodge Casino is honored to partner with Foothills to help foster compassion in our community by supporting our animal friends. The Lodge Casino’s year-round commitment supports our Pet of the Month program! This program highlights a special pet at Foothills each month, helping them find a loving home. We are grateful to The Lodge…
Read MoreJoin us as we welcome our newest veterinarian, Dr. Vivian Tran. Tell us a little about your background and how you became a veterinarian. “Born and raised in Denver, I attended the University of Colorado Denver for my Bachelor’s degree. Initially, my interest was (human) medical school, but realized in my junior year that human…
Read MorePounce on the latest issue of Tails of Foothills to read all about our upcoming events, including the highly-anticipated return of Squeakeasy, stories from adopters, an introduction of our newest Shelter veterinarian, and more! Tails of Foothills Summer 2024 Newsletter
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…
Read MoreFoothills Animal Shelter has received a positive test for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus (HPAI). The Shelter is working with the State Veterinarian and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) following this outcome and will continue our work to keep the people and animals in our community safe. With this test result and…
Read MoreIt’s no secret Colorado that typically experiences an increase in natural disasters, including fires, during the warmer seasons. We’re here to help pet owners in Jefferson County who may experience these emergencies. Know Where to Go Be prepared in the case of evacuation by arranging a safe place for you and your pets to go…
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