r/ThorntonCO

My son is 5. He will be starting kindergarten soon. His speech is a bit delayed and sometimes it’s hard for him to know how to play with other kids. His favorite play time is pretending to be a dinosaur though and chase other kids. I know it sounds weird in today’s age and everyone is suspicious. But if anyone has a kid and you may want to set up a play date or something for them, I’m trying to help my boy get a friend because seeing him on a tablet all day every day drives me crazy. He has another friend but he moved to golden. His other 2 friends my wife had a falling out with their mom, so idk. Long shot but idk what else to try. We are by riverdale and co blvd.

Haven’t saw much coverage on this yet, really excited about this project. Just east of the new Nature Library by 136th and Riverdale. 225 acres of open space, hiking, and single track bike trails, with linkage to the E470 and South Platte River Trail. Awesome.

My husband and I are looking at houses. On Zillow, Thornton High is rated like a 2 or 3 out of ten. Is it really that bad?

Hi! Which daycares in the area do you recommend? Are there any that you don’t recommend, and if so, why? I’ll be having a baby in October and won’t need daycare until April of next year.

What are your favorite residential streets in Thornton? I'm thinking somewhere with a good walking environment and bike friendly? I like living in spaces that feel a little romantic

No one should have to worry if your dog is going to attack another one because you aren’t a responsible pet owner and don’t walk your dog on a leash!

If you have any information or have seen him please send a message.

Consider waiting a few days to check it out, there were about 100 people in line to get in. It looks awesome, though!

FOR ANYONE WHO GOES TO CITY BARK

This issue was going on before July.

my dog came home with kennel cough after boarding over the July 4th weekend. We thought we had dealt with it but he then developed bronchitis, and is now currently battling pneumonia. That’s 3 rounds of antibiotics 3 vet visits, X-rays, blood work and over $1600 in vet biils.

I am not the only person whose dog has pneumonia from City Bark.

I understand there is an inherent risk using pet daycare……my point is the DELAY in transparency.

Here is the email we just received today:

On Friday, August 7, 2026 at 11:20:21 AM MDT, City Bark Thornton wrote:

Hello City Barkers,

We want to inform you of a few cases of Canine Cough or Respiratory Illness, that we have encountered here at City Bark Thornton.

This can look like canine cough but has been a bit more aggressive in progression. Canine Cough is essentially a "cold" for dogs. They can catch it even if they have been vaccinated because there are so many different strains.

This bacterium can be very contagious and will present with coughing, making a honking sound when coughing and/or hacking up phlegm.

If you think your dog may have this respiratory illness, we recommend seeing your vet immediately as they will be able to take the necessary steps to treat them. We also ask that you please keep them home until they've ceased coughing.

Here at City Bark, we are very diligent about our cleaning and disinfecting practices. If we notice a dog is showing signs of Canine Cough or any respiratory illness, we will separate them from the play group immediately to prevent further spread of germs.

If your pup is boarding with us, we will be keeping a close eye on them as usual. We will inform you immediately if we suspect your dog has canine cough. We will ensure your dog is properly taken care of and is seen by a vet upon your consent.

Our top priority is the health and safety of our pups. We thank you for your attention and cooperation in this matter.

Please let us know if you have any questions. We would be happy to answer them to the best of our ability!

Sincerely,
The City Bark Thornton Team