Fox Run Veterinary Hospital

09/03/2025

Meet Shelley! Shelley is a familiar face at Fox Run as a client since we opened and a volunteer for the last six months.

She is a proud Colorado native and lifelong animal lover. Growing up as an Air Force kid, she moved only twice—between Colorado Springs and Cheyenne, WY—before settling back in Colorado. Before joining the veterinary world, she worked as a certified dental assistant for six years before stepping away from the field when she became a mom.

Shelley married into the Air Force and spent 23 years traveling the country with her husband, Ian, who served on active duty. Their journey took them from Colorado to California’s central coast, Michigan, Northern Virginia, New Mexico, Florida, and back to Colorado—where they’re thrilled to stay for good. Along the way, they raised two amazing kids: Conner, now at CSU, and Gabbi, at UNC. One of Shelley’s favorite family memories is seeing the space shuttle land in California—not once, but twice!

For the past 20 years, Shelley has been what she calls a “professional volunteer,” dedicating her time and heart to schools, churches, sports teams, and community events. Most recently, she’s loved serving with Night to Shine and cuddling babies in the NICU at Children’s Hospital. She truly has a servant’s heart and brings that same spirit of care and compassion to Fox Run. She started as a volunteer with Fox Run and quickly was brought on as a parttime employee.

A die-hard Broncos fan (she’s been going to games since the age of 2!), Shelley loves watching all football—especially Air Force and Michigan. Her family is incredibly close, and that includes her beloved mini goldendoodles, FinLay and SaDiE, who she proudly calls “the REAL mini goldendoodles of Monument.” She’s also an enthusiastic pet sitter, cookie baker (while Ian brews beer!), crafter, concert-goer, and photographer.

When she’s at Fox Run, Shelley’s favorite moments are spent giving TLC to pets before and after surgery, offering an extra hand to the team, and showering patients with love during treatment. She’s grateful to be part of the Fox Run family and looks forward to continuing to share her warmth and dedication with pets and people alike.

09/03/2025

The coolest break room kitten is looking all grown up! Fezzik may officially belong to one of our veterinary technicians, but after bottle feeding him as a tiny kitten, he kind of belongs to all of us.

08/31/2025

Our last memory of our anniversary month! Thank you to all of our wonderful clients who shared their memories with us 💜

08/29/2025

We’re wishing Cory all the best as he follows his passion into emergency medicine! His compassion, dedication, and care for every patient and client will be deeply missed here at Fox Run. Thank you for all the snuggles, empathy, and hard work you’ve brought to our patients—we’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish. Best of luck, Cory!

08/29/2025

08/28/2025

🐾 Get to know our staff a little better by hearing their favorite dog breeds! 🐾

08/27/2025

MEET ELORA, PRVT!

She is an Enneagram 1W2 and an ESFJ.

Born and raised in Southcentral Alaska, Elora’s devotion to animal care was shaped among sweeping wilderness, unforgiving seasons, and the iconic wildlife of her home. From a young age, she immersed herself in 4‑H, discovering a knack for hands-on animal husbandry—whether raising market lambs, rehabilitating injured birds, breeding miniature Hereford cattle, or rescuing stray dogs, she was determined to turn her calling into a life’s work.

After the pandemic, Elora moved to the lower 48 to broaden her experiences. Along her journey, she helped out at horse stables, animal rescues, humane societies, and rehab clinics—always eager to learn new skills and deepen her understanding of animal care.

In Summer 2025, Elora earned her Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology from the Pima Medical Institute in Colorado Springs. Not long after graduation in August of 2025, she joined the Fox Run Veterinary Team, bringing with her a compassionate heart, a steady hand, and a clear mission: to care for those who have no voice.

In her free time, Elora enjoys exploring through hiking, camping, and road trips. Her goal is to visit all the national parks someday. When she can, she likes to wind down with tea and sci-fi shows. At home, her dog and two cats keep her thoroughly entertained. Busch Lite, a spunky Red Heeler/Blue Heeler/Husky mix, keeps Elora active. Her cats, Luci and Bob, add a comedic touch to her life. Luci was rescued from a dumpster as a kitten and now has an insatiable appetite for human food. Bob, born with Cerebellar Hypoplasia, is a very wobbly cat. Elora rescued him at an early age, and he continues to explore the world right alongside her.

Elora lives by a simple motto: “Animals do speak, but only to those that know how to listen.” It serves as a reminder of her beginnings and of her oath to care for those who cannot speak for themselves.

08/21/2025

Happy 1-Year Anniversary, Elizabeth!

This week we’re celebrating Elizabeth’s one-year anniversary with Fox Run Veterinary Hospital! 🎉

Elizabeth started with us as a volunteer in the summer of 2024 and quickly became a valued member of our team. Her dedication, compassion, and eagerness to learn have made a lasting impact on both our patients and our staff. Whether assisting in treatment, supporting her teammates, or greeting clients with a smile, she consistently goes above and beyond.

Outside of Fox Run, Elizabeth balances her busy life with volunteering at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and preparing for her next big step—she has recently applied for the next cycle of veterinary school! Her passion for animal care shines through in everything she does, and we couldn’t be prouder to have her on our team.

Please join us in congratulating Elizabeth on this milestone and wishing her continued success in her veterinary journey!

08/19/2025

Meet Morgan! She is one of our favorite arthritic patients and she always shows up for her therapeutic laser treatments in style!