Southern Utah Adoptable Pets Guide
The Independent’s, Southern Utah Adoptable Pets Guide features adoptable pets from various animal shelters throughout southern Utah. Get a new pet today!
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is located five miles north of Kanab at 5001 Angel Canyon Road. All adoptable cats and dogs are spayed or neutered and up to date on vaccinations. If you have questions about a specific pet or the adoption process, please email adoptions@bestfriends.org. If you’d like to apply to adopt one of these featured pets, click the link to their bio where you will find the adoption survey.
Raquel
If you’re looking for a fun, smart, active dog, look no further than Raquel! She has lots of energy and loves to play, both with people and on her own – her snake toy is her absolute favorite! She loves to sunbathe, and can usually be found soaking in the rays atop her dog house on sunny days. Intelligent and eager to learn, Raquel excels at any type of training she sets her mind to, and once you are her friend then you’re a friend for life.
As part of our “Single & Loving It” adoption special, Raquel qualifies for a waived adoption fee! “Single & Loving It” pets do best as the only dog in their new home.
Roady
Looking for a smart dog who loves to learn? Roady is one smart cookie who knows many commands and is crate trained. Roady is ready to accompany you on your next adventure or on your next nap. An affectionate dog, Roady adores people and will shower you with love after you’ve returned home from a long day. His favorite things in life include snuggles and belly rubs. He also loves food puzzles and chew toys.
Roady can be picky with his doggie friends, and it takes him a while to feel comfortable even with the right ones, so it’d probably be best for him to be an only dog in a home.
Roady was born in 2010. He was found as a stray before he came to Best Friends and is eager to find a forever home.
Roady thrives in a home environment and is looking for somewhere to spend his golden years. If you’re looking for a companion to give you undivided love and attention, Roady is your guy.
Edwardo
Edwardo’s ears try really hard to stand up, but they flop over adorably at the top. Eddy is perfect on a leash and loves being outside and sniffing around. He loves nap time in his crate and loves to show off all the cool tricks he knows. Born in 2014, Eddy is an energetic guy who would do best in an active home.
Aladdin
Aladdin is very shy with people, but he will occasionally let you pet him. He’s otherwise calm and happy and enjoys the company of other cats. He seems curious when other cats are being petted, and is coming around to people slowly. He’ll sometimes join in playing with a fishing pole toy, and he likes treats. Aladdin was born around 2015 and was abandoned. He is looking for a person who has the patience to let him blossom into the adorable, joyful cat he truly is.
Schmoolie
Schmoolie is a confident young man who loves attention. He follows you around and always wants to be a part of what you’re doing. While he can get a little too excited with so many other cats around, he comes back around quickly. This sweet boy just wants a person of his own. He can’t wait to meet you!
Trulie
Trulie will often be the first to greet you when you walk into her room. She is easily approached and handled and enjoys it when you get out toys and play with her. If the other cats are playing with toys, she will join in but has a tendency to hiss if they invade her space. Born in 2006, Trulie was abandoned. She’s a nice girl in good health who would love another chance at a forever home. Can you give Trulie the loving home she deserves?
RSQ Dogs+
RSQ Dogs+ is Southern Utah’s newest nonprofit animal rescue group. It is an all-volunteer group dedicated to saving the lives of animals in underserved, rural areas of Washington County. All of the animals in their care are fully vetted including spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, and any medical care they may need. For more information, please contact RSQ Dogs+ at (800) 897-1136 or RSQDogsUtah@gmail.com or visit RSQDogsUtah.org. Note: With respect to the unprecedented situation around COVID-19, any interested adopters can complete an online application and will be contacted by the team.
Rocket
Rocket is an almost 5-year-old Shih Tzu who came in with his son, Astro. Rocket is very sweet, but a little shyer than Astro. He’s good with kids and dogs and loves to play fetch. He’s also potty trained. Rocket would love to start the new year with his loving, furever family.
Astro
Astro is an almost 3-year-old Shih Tzu who came in with his dad, Rocket. Astro is very friendly and loving. He’s good with kids and dogs. He’s also potty trained. Astro would love to start the new year with his loving, furever family.
Padme
Padme is an Alaskan Malamute and German Shepherd mix, female puppy. Cute as can be. She would be good in a home with other dogs, children, or alone. Make arrangements to meet this beautiful puppy today!
Gigi
This beautiful cat had been injured and one of her back legs had to be amputated. Somehow she still managed to care for her three kittens before being rescued. She gets around on her three legs and loves to snuggle in cat cave beds or cat huts. Gigi is a very shy cat and needs a peaceful house so she can become more trusting of humans. She is house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats.
Tread
Tread has recovered from tail surgery after being struck by a car. He’s quick to purr and loves to cuddle. He’ll make a great companion. Tread is house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone. Make arrangements to meet this lovable cuddly guy today!
Poppy
Poppy “Popsicle” is 1 year old and was rescued from a swamp cooler. Now he longs for a safe and warm bed inside a loving home. He can be talkative and immediately purrs upon head scratches. He also enjoys cuddling. Poppy is house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone.
Providing Animals With Support (PAWS)
PAWS Adoption Center is now closed again until further notice. We will be showing and adopting animals by appointment only to pre-approved adopters. Please submit adoption applications to dixiepaws.org/adopt and we will arrange an appointment for approved adopters to meet with proper social distancing and in a sanitized environment. All pets are microchipped, spayed or neutered, and current on vaccinations. Below are the pets currently available for adoption from the shelter.
Kelsie
Kelsie is a 6-year-old Border Collie/Terrier Mix. This girl is so sweet and loving. Very gentle, playful, she loves walks, is potty trained, likes kids and other dogs. She’s simply the sweetest dog. She is vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, and spayed. She will make a great family dog, companion dog, and travel buddy. Her adoption fee is $125.
Lola
Lola is a 5-year-old Border Collie/Lab mix. She is a great dog who gets along with cats, dogs, and children. She is the all-around great family dog. Lola loves hiking and adventure or she’s happy just hanging at home. Her adoption fee is $125.
Melbourne
Melbourne is a 2-year-old Aussie/Rottweiler mix. He has lived with a cat and is good with dogs and children. He’s an active boy who loves being with his humans. Melbourne likes to talk to his humans. If he sounds like what you’ve been looking for in a pet, fill out an application to meet him. His adoption fee is $125.
Jack
Jack is 8 years young. He is a dapper fellow that loves to cuddle with his human, play, and nap in a lap. He is in foster with other cats and a small dog. He will make the perfect companion for any age human. Jack’s adoption fee is $50. Submit an Adoption Application at dixiepaws.org/adopt to be approved to meet him. His adoption fee is $75.
Norman
Norman is a gentle soul who is just entering his senior years. He loves people and just wants someone who will love on him. He is in foster with other cats and a small dog. Norman is the perfect soulmate for any human. His adoption fee is $50.
Cali
Cali is a senior sweetheart. Her bloodwork revealed no health issues. She loves her wet food mixed with water, a soft lap so she can cuddle up with her human. She is currently in foster with other cats and a small dog. Do you have an empty lap to share with this pretty feline? Her adoption fee is $50.
Because Animals Matter
Because Animals Matter is dedicated to reducing animal abuse and neglect through education. It offers fully vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and microchipped animals for adoption through a network of foster homes and the Because Animals Matter Center, a transition facility. It also welcomes volunteers for a variety of activities and needs foster families for animals awaiting their forever homes. Please contact Because Animals Matter at (435) 773-5209 or visit becauseanimalsmatter.com for more information.
Annabelle
Annabelle is a delightful little 6-year old soul! She is crate trained, uses a dog door, and gets along well with other dogs. She is fantastic on a leash and doesn’t mind a bath but our favorite thing about Miss Annabelle is her desire to snuggle. There is nothing quite like the look of pure affection coming from her eyes when she’s getting pets and cuddles.
Little Annabelle just had surgery to remove a couple of fatty lumps and would love to have a special someone to snuggle while she recovers. Post-surgery is a wonderful time to bond with a new pet.
Side note: We don’t know how she is with cats but she ignores her foster’s Guinea pig and is fantastic with the puppies. If you would like to arrange a meeting with Miss Annabelle to see if your lap qualifies, call or text Julie at (435) 773-5209 Tuesday through Saturday between 9 am–5 pm.
Brownie 2
Meet Brownie 2. Brownie is the deepest chocolate brown with the softest fur and most adorable tan “mustache.” And check out his cute little feet and gorgeous gold eyes. What a heartthrob!
Brownie is neutered, housebroken, microchipped, and up to date on his vaccinations. He’s ready to go and can’t wait to find a lap of his very own into which he can settle. If you would like to arrange a meeting with Brownie to make him your newest family member, call or text Julie at (435) 773-5209 Tuesday through Saturday between 9 am–5 pm.
Barry
Barry is not a lap dog (unless he decides he wants to be). Instead, he is a grumpy boy who came to us with a broken pelvis which still causes him pain. In the year he’s been with us, Barry also suffered seizures and kidney stones. He’s on a special diet and medication for all of these things, but he’s still a grump. And we all still love him!
Since being in our care, the poor guy has had to deal with puppies and big dogs who don’t understand why he doesn’t want to roughhouse. He does get along with dogs who aren’t in his face and likes to fetch a ball as long as you don’t try to take it back from him (Barry’s rules).
Ornery as he is, Barry is kind of our mascot and we want the old guy to catch a break and live out the remainder of his life with someone he can find solace in.
Barry loves to rub his back on the floor and wiggle and loves to have belly rubs by a person of his choosing. He enjoys certain members of our team while others simply aren’t his cup of tea.
To find out more about Barry, meet him and see if he’s a match for you, text, or call Julie at (435) 773-5209.
Ace
Ace is a happy, big old pup who has no idea he’s ever been injured, has recently had major surgery, and definitely doesn’t’ know that he’s supposed to have been calm and quiet while recuperating. His vet is amazed at just how well he has done so quickly! Ace has a lot of energy and will need an active home. He would love to have a nice big yard to play in, along with regular and increasing exercise to strengthen his leg. In a few months, he’ll likely want to go on hikes and long walks. In the meantime, he loves affection and he loves to play! If he has toys and balls, he can entertain himself for long periods of time. He’d love you to throw the ball, but if you’re not available, he’s perfectly capable of throwing it for himself!! He needs to learn some manners but he is a bright boy and will learn quickly. He does tend to be toy possessive so some supervision will be needed with his doggy playmates. Ace is fully vaccinated, neutered, microchipped, and ready to go to his forever home today!!! He will need an adopter with patience and one who is willing to care for him if his leg causes him issues in the future.
To find out more about Ace, meet him and see if he’s a match for you, text, or call Julie at (435) 773-5209.
