Another year has flown by and what a great year it was! As we look back on the past 12 months, we’re taking the time to celebrate all of the changes and accomplishments we’ve gone through as an organization! Celebrated 10 years as a foundation! Took in 26 new residents needing a home, including 4…
Read MoreThis fall, ZoFo celebrated 10 years as an organization! It all started with a simple dinner with friends. In 2009, our founder, Jami Jensen, was out to dinner and the topic of Craigslist was brought up. Someone mentioned, “You can find anything on Craigslist!” Jami replied with a simple, “Well, I’ve always wanted a camel,…
Read MoreWe are often asked, “How do you feed so many animals?” The simple answer is, “With a lot of work from our entire ZoFo animal care team!” Our staff and volunteers all have a high standard of care for the residents at the sanctuary and we couldn’t do it without their commitment. But, just in…
Read MoreBy Anna Miller, General Manager Emergency. Fire. Evacuation. These are the last words anybody wants to hear in reference to their home. Home is supposed to be a safe place. A place that contains almost all of what you own and cherish, including your lovable pets! Because of the significance of your home and who…
Read MoreBy: Meg Schenk, Veterinarian Technician/Animal Care Technician I have been honored to join a group of dedicated and passionate veterinarians and other veterinary technicians for an ongoing veterinary outreach project in Samana, Dominican Republic. Project Samana was founded in 1992 and I joined the equine team in 2015. I just returned from my 5th trip…
Read MoreWe are pleased to partner with the Temple Grandin Equine Center at CSU, which is currently hosting equine-assisted activities and therapies at the National Western Complex in Denver. The plan is to bring these programs to the new CSU Animal Health Complex once completed in the National Western Center over the next few years. CSU’s…
Read MoreIn April, our Zoology staff members attended the 15th Triennial IAHAIO Conference at the Sam and Myra Ross Institute at Green Chimneys. This year’s conference theme was “Science Meets Practice: Creating Healthy Environments for People and Animals.” For 3 days, we heard great talks on the human-animal bond, welfare, green care, and the successes of…
Read MoreBy: Avie Rosacci, Executive Director Are you under stress and need an outlet that not only reduces stress but also improves your overall health? Have you thought about gardening? You don’t need a great deal of space, time or money to start a little garden of your own. You can even have just a few…
Read MoreRecently in the news, there has been a lot of talk about hedgehogs spreading salmonella to their owners. Having recently acquired a hedgehog, the reaction to these articles peaked my attention. When I found out I would be getting a hedgehog, I immediately started researching whatever I could to learn how I should care for…
Read MoreOur program director, Maggie, is currently participating in a research study with the Institute for Human-Animal Connection at the University of Denver and the Humane Education Coalition, which will assess the state of humane education (HE) in the United States. Humane Education is the teaching of empathy and compassion for all living things. While 18 states currently…
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