Check the Chip Day is coming up on August 15! Did you know a microchip can make all the difference in getting your beloved companion back home safely? This simple tool is one of the most effective ways to ensure a happy reunion if your pet ever gets lost! A microchip is a small, rice-sized…
Read MoreThanks to Donna Toeroek, your donation will go twice as far, saving more lives! All gifts will be matched—dollar for dollar—until August 31, helping pets like Cody get the urgent medical resources they need. When 8-month-old Cody arrived at Foothills with a painful limp, our veterinary team could tell he needed our help right away.…
Read MoreWe’ll never know what life was like for Tiny Dancer before he arrived at Foothills as a stray—but it was clear he had been through a lot. Just 4 months old, he came to us with a painful head wound and fractures to his spine and leg. Our veterinary team quickly got to work. Tiny…
Read MoreUpdate 7/22 at 3:34pm: At this time there are no mandatory evacuations from the Whitehawk Fire. Foothills remains ready to assist pet owners in the area. EVACUATION NOTICE Jefferson County has issued an evacuation order for areas impacted by the Whitehawk Fire. For communities under a mandatory evacuation order, Foothills Animal Shelter provides sheltering to…
Read MoreBrr…It’s getting cold outside! Follow these tips and guidelines to keep your pets and animals in your community safe during extremely low temperatures. Ensure your pet has access to shelter Bring your pets inside, or give them access to an insulated shed, garage, or barn. Styrofoam coolers are great temporary shelters for stray animals. Cut…
Read MoreWe will never know exactly what Butterfly experienced before she was found alone at a park. Covered in apparent stab wounds and severe burns and extremely underweight, Butterfly was shut down and afraid. We are grateful Butterfly arrived at Foothills when she did. Our dedicated team provided weeks of skin grafts, burn treatments, surgic al…
Read MoreWritten by Frank Kohlenstein Shared with permission from the author. As I write this short note about Daja my heart is broken, my body aches, and my eyes are filled with tears, we wake this morning without a dog living in our household for almost 40 years. Daja was different in that we chose an…
Read MoreEvery day, dogs arrive at Foothills in need of a fresh start. Sometimes, they even need a new name! Celebrate Adopt a Shelter Dog month this October by giving a shelter dog something of their very own—a name. For a limited time, you can be part of a shelter dog’s new beginnings. It all starts…
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…
Read MoreFostering at Foothills Animal Shelter is more than just providing a temporary home; it’s about giving animals the chance to thrive. The role of our foster volunteers isn’t limited to playtime and affection. Foster volunteers may also administer medications, provide frequent bottle-feedings, perform physical therapy, or provide other individualized care. Our foster volunteers play a…
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