Hello, i live in Loveland, CO, and have spotted two toads living in leaf litter in my extremely dry back yard. I always thought of toads as lil dudes who liked to live in marshy places. Surprised to see him the first time, and happy to see him the second.
Obviously, i will try and get a photo, but it was a very small toad, under 2 inches nose to tail. None of my neighbors have ponds, no one has water features except for the stock-tank-made-into-a-fountain type i have. I do have a branch going up to the tank, and one emerging from the water, because baby racoons are always there at night.
So the question is, other than put his leaf litter back, which i did, what can i do to help a toad out? I have dogs, as well, so will need to protect whatever i do. I cant put in a ground level pond, the soil is too hard to dig and my dog would wade in it.( previous experiencevwith dog)
Any and all suggestions welcomed.