On Dec. 22, Foothills Animal Shelter helped the City of Lakewood with an unfortunate case. A dog was reportedly stabbed by their owner, who is now being charged with aggravated cruelty
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One of the dogs at Foothills Animal Shelter is a gorgeous and playful four-year-old dog named Esme. Based on her demeanor, it's difficult to believe what happened to her before she arrived at the shelter. “Foothills Animal Shelter did cover 100% of the cost of care from the veterinary hospital that we sent her to, and that [$3,000] doesn't include any of the care she's received here at Foothills Animal Shelter," Theilen said. “We have two full-time veterinarians and a great veterinary team that has continued to monitor her and make sure that she's healthy and happy, and she gets great care here with the staff and volunteers.
Theilen said Foothills Animal Shelter is the only full-service shelter in Jefferson county, helping more than 7,500 pets every year.