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.
Aurora
Aurora is a hound dog ready for adventure! She loves everyone she meets and shows her love by greeting you with a tail that never stops wagging. The way she looks at you with those beautiful golden eyes says “I love you already!”. Aurora loves to play with her dogs friends, going for walks, car rides, etc. She also loves toys and sometimes likes to keep them for herself. Aurora is 7 years old and wants to meet you today!
Barat
Barat gets your attention with his big smile and full-body wag. He’s a friendly guy who loves to go for walks, car rides, and adventures with his trusted human friends. When he’s not out and about, he enjoys playing with huge stuffy toys and tennis balls or curling up and relaxing on his bed. Once you’ve earned his trust Barat is a big, cuddly Care Bear. He excels when he follows a routine and knows what to expect; this helps keep his anxiety in check. If you’re looking for a dog who bonds strongly and be your constant companion, fill out an application for Barat today!
Peter
Peter is a fun-loving dog searching for a person or a family who’ll spend some quality time with him. He loves to learn and really enjoys doing activities where he can use his mind. Peter walks nicely on a leash and loves walking with people. He also enjoys car rides and playing with toys. Peter is an active dog, but he doesn’t have to be doing something constantly. He’s a sunbather who really likes being outside and lounging around with people. He likes to remind everyone of his hound heritage by baying a big hello as people walk by. If Peter sounds like the guy for you, fill out an adoption application today!
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!
Danke
This beautiful orange and white guy is quiet and a bit shy with people. But Danke gets along with all the cats he’s met. Given time and a quiet approach, he will let his care givers offer pets. He would make a great “friend” for any peaceful cat.
Caille
Caille is a sweet kitty who loves people. She will climb into your lap as soon as you sit down. She isn’t a huge fan of other cats, but she tolerates the ones who give her plenty of space. Caille has some of the most beautiful green eyes you will ever see and has been a staff favorite here for several years now. This girl is a real sweetheart!
Caille is looking for a home of her own where she can get all the love and attention she deserves. She’s overdue for a forever home and will bring love and joy to whoever is lucky enough to have her.
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.
Harper
Harper is a young lab mix (approximately 1-year-old). She is on the smaller size for a lab. Harper is SO smart and ready to learn new things and especially bond with her new person. She loves water and does great with other dogs. She’s playful and a good walker. Harper would be good in a home with other dogs, children, or alone.
Henry
This little 8-month-old guy is a lover. He wants to be with his people 24 hours a day! Henry is the perfect size at approximately 25 pounds. (He is much smaller than he looks in his pictures.) He is great with everyone and ready to be your constant companion and adventure sidekick. We believe he’s a mix of Kelpie and border collie. Henry is house-trained and would be good in a home with other dogs or alone.
Harry
Fluffy baby Harry was found in the bushes as homeowners were working in their yard. They could not find a mother cat or other kittens. He was brought to RSQ Dogs+ and was bottle-fed until he could eat food on his own. He has flourished into a strong and healthy kitten who is ready for a fur-ever home. Harry is playful and loves wrestling with his condo mates Grasshopper and Mudslide. At this age, we recommend adopting in bonded pairs.
Waffles and Pancakes
Everyone loves Pancakes and Waffles! Right? We’re sure you’ll love our Pancakes and Waffles. These adorable bonded sisters are looking for a fur-ever home. They are playful and are ready to romp and play in your house. You won’t need butter and syrup, just a few toys and lots of cuddles. At this age, we recommend adopting in bonded pairs.
Providing Animals With Support (PAWS)
PAWS Adoption Center is now open to the public Tuesday-Saturday 11 AM-3 PM. Located at 1125 W. 1130 N. in St. George. All pets are microchipped, spayed or neutered, and current on vaccinations. Below are the pets currently available for adoption from the shelter. Adoption applications here. For more information contact PAWS at (435) 688-9748.
Clifford
Clifford is one sweet, fun-loving dog. He is 4 1/2 years old, this guy is such a great and gentle boy, he loves kids, other dogs, hiking, playing, and he is so beautiful. Smart as can be and he will love training with his new humans. He is potty trained and listens well. We believe he is a Shepherd mix breed, possibly a Belgian Malinois/Black Mouth Cur and we know he will be a great family or companion dog. He’s vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, and neutered. Submit an adoption application here and stop by PAWS to meet him.
Liz
Liz is a stunning dog looking for a laid-back owner who loves to cuddle! She also loves walks and playing with stuffed toys! She is vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, and spayed. To take your new fur baby home, submit an adoption application here.
Oso
Oso is a shy 8-year-old Chihuahua mix. Oso is reserved, gentle, and a little skittish. Oso is looking for a place to call home where he can slowly break out of his shell. Oso needs a home where the owners are willing to work to build a bond of trust with this pure bundle of joy! All PAWS Rescues are vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, and spayed/neutered. To take your new fur baby home, submit an adoption application here.
Sadie
Sadie is almost 2 years old and is a wonderful Calico/Tabby mix. She was a mama cat this spring but has weaned her kittens and is ready to go home. She is sweet, playful, and loving. She gets along with other cats and is litterbox trained. She came from a shelter in Orange, Texas and she would love to find her forever home. She has been spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped.
Shira
Shira is a beautiful 2-year-old black beauty. She is friendly and playful. She would be good in a home with other cats or as an only cat. Shira was a mama this spring and is now ready to find her forever home. Make arrangements to come into PAWS and meet this wonderful cat!
Fluffy
Meet the most delicious guy in town, this is Fluffy. He’s one handsome loving cuddling machine. He loves humans, is super chill and clearly, he’s easy on the eyes. Fluffy is NOT an obese cat, but he is a big one. He weighs 20 pounds and he carries it well. This big soft gentle guy is vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, and neutered. He’s 6 Yrs old and he’s looking to go to his new home. Submit adoption applications here.
The City of Mesquite Animal Shelter
Please visit Mesquite Animal Shelter’s Petfinder website for a current listing and more detailed information on the animals. Mesquite Animal Shelter Petfinder or Please also check our Facebook pages for lost and found animals along with pet information at Mesquite Animal Control. All animals will be spayed or neutered prior to leaving shelter and receive 1-year rabies vaccination and city license. Ages are approximate.
Samantha
Beautiful coloration and bright blue eyes. Samantha is a young lady about 1-2 years old. Samantha can be a little shy at first, but don’t let that fool you, she is getting a little braver every day It takes a little while to warm up to people and she is definitely worth the wait. Her adoption fee is $40.
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. If If you’re interested in any of our beautiful animals, submit a BAM Adoption Application and, if approved, we will contact you as soon as possible to arrange a meeting. If you don’t hear back within 7 days, please text us at (435) 773-5209.
Mikko
“Mikko” (pronounced Mick O), Hebrew for God, is a lovely gentleman who enjoys short walks and hanging out with other dogs, especially little ones. He’s an absolute lover boy and bonds quickly with everyone
Mikko will be having a mass removed from his leg soon and will be available for adoption once it’s done. He’s neutered, microchipped, housebroken, up-to-date on his vaccinations, and ready to move to his new forever home.
Maycie
If ever there was someone in need of love, it’s our Maycie! This girl will be your best friend and closest companion. She loves people, is an excellent snuggle bug, and will probably crawl in your lap and give kisses the first time you meet her. She’s around a year old, smart, housebroken, knows basic commands, gets along with other dogs, and is as sweet as she can be!
Olive and Sunshine
Olive is the most stunning girl with amazing gold eyes and a cute little pink nose. She’s shy for about 10 seconds but as soon as you sit on the floor with her, she’s in your lap giving the sweetest kisses.
Sunshine is a beautiful, loving girl with piercing eyes who loves getting belly rubs and giving puppy kisses.
These pups will be available LOCALLY ONLY as foster to adopt until she’s been spayed, then the adoption will be completed and she’ll be all yours!
Pugsley
Pugsley is a charming one-year-old who is looking for a family of his own. He’s playful and smart; already knows sit and how to use the dog door, loves romping with other dogs, enjoys a good game of keep away, and adores tummy rubs!
Pugsley has not been neutered yet and males like that often have a nasty habit of lifting their legs on everything, at least at first. This will hopefully not be the case once he’s been neutered and his foster will need to keep an eye on him to help correct this behavior. He’s an awesome boy though, so it will be worth the effort.
Pugsley is available LOCALLY ONLY as foster to adopt. Once he has been neutered, the adoption will be completed and this handsome boy will be all yours!
Titan and Keeva
Meet this bonded pair: Titan (95 lb Male, 6 yrs) and Keeva (60 lb Female, 5 yrs). Keeva was 8 wks old when she met her big brother and they are tightly bonded. They were their mom and dad’s only children and did everything together: mountain camping, hiking, car rides, playing in streams, strolling the neighborhood. They are primarily house pets but obviously love being active in the outdoors and using their doggy door to explore the yard.
The family has now expanded with an infant and a toddler. Managing two full-time jobs and the babies has added stress and put a strain on the time and care mom and dad can spend with them. The dogs feel the difference and are longing for their pre-baby life back. Mom and Dad’s hearts are broken but feel it is only fair to find the perfect, active family for these two to get their show back on the road.
With the proper introduction, they are good with children and all animals, including cats. If children, 10 or older would be preferable so these dogs can get the attention they need. Huskies need to be part of the pack. They are not happy to be an outdoor pet that is not part of the family. With a little daily exercise and a home of their own, they make absolutely wonderful pets.
To learn more, please call Debbie at 858-531-8919. PLEASE, DO NOT CONTACT BECAUSE ANIMALS MATTER – THIS IS A COURTESY LISTING ONLY – THANK YOU
