Southern Utah Adoptable Pets Guide
St. George, UT – 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.
Billy
Billy is such a handsome affectionate boy! With his wrinkly forehead and his perky ears, you won’t be able to get enough of this goofball! Billy loves to bring his toys to people and is happy to throw them in the air by himself. He is calm in the car and loves to go on hikes. His DNA test revealed that he’s 50% Boxer and 50% American Pit Bull Terrier. Billy can be a great exercise partner, but can also be a nice cuddle buddy! Billy would do best living with only an adult family.
Titus
Looking for a big, happy pooch to hang out with at home or on the road? Titus is ready to meet you! He loves tossing around his toys and hiking the trails as well as learning and doing and showing off his many tricks! He’s a very smart guy and knows what he likes, so give him a task and a scent to follow and he’ll be in seventh heaven! When he’s satisfied he’s done all he wants to do he loves basking in the sun or relaxing with a snack. Reach out to our adoptions team to learn more about this handsome guy.
Fiesta
Fiesta is a happy little girl who is so full of excitement she can’t stop wiggling. She is called “Princess Fifi” and is kind of a superstar at the sanctuary. She loves riding on the golf cart and visiting all of her friends and greeting everyone with kisses and cuddles. Although she is a senior girl, she still has a lot of spunk and likes to show off her happy zoomies when she gets treats. Fiesta walks great on leash and is very calm and polite around other dogs, but she would prefer to be the only dog in the home. She has some special medical needs, so please reach out to the adoptions team to get more information and consider making this wonderful girl part of your family.
Brownie
Brownie mostly stays away from people. He was born around 2007 and came from a hoarding situation, so he hasn’t been properly socialized. He’s even intimidated by other cats, preferring the company of shy, sweet females who don’t challenge him. Although he’s so shy, Brownie has the potential to like people. He would do well in a home where he was given the time, space, and patience to come out of his shell.
Persephone
Persephone is a bit shy around people. She needs a home where she can take her time getting settled in and learning to trust. She loves cats and gets along well with most of them. She is very food motivated and will come running to you if you’ve got treats.
Persephone is a sweet, sensitive girl who is full of potential. She is very small and often gets mistaken for a kitten! She’s looking for a home filled with patience and love, and lots of treats to help her feel comfortable and loved.
Lizzie
Lizzie is a friendly girl looking for a heart to win. Her ideal home would have plenty of love to give, lots of comfy beds to sleep on, and wouldn’t mind giving her rides on their shoulders from time to time. Lizzie can coexist well with other cats, though she wouldn’t mind all of your attention to herself either. This girl is the ideal blend of affectionate and independent – every kitty lover’s dream! Contact our adoptions team today if you think Lizzie could be your perfect match.
RSQ
RSQ is a non-profit animal rescue in St. George, Utah. Our mission is to be a voice for the voiceless, bettering the lives of animals in Utah’s rural communities. All the animals in our care are fully vetted including spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, and any medical care they may need before adoption. We are open for walk-in visitors on Thursdays, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. For more information on RSQ and our adoptable animals, please contact RSQ at (800) 897-1136 or visit rsqutah.org.
Scarlett
Scarlett is between 9 months and 1½ years old. This adorable mix of breeds, Black Mouth Cur and American Staffordshire Terrier (possibly Lab too), is anxious to find a fun, loving home. She’s very playful but also loves to love on you. Scarlett likes to play fetch with balls and stuffed animals. She will need a patient adopter to help her with some training. Scarlett doesn’t want you to think about adopting her tomorrow. Do it today!
Addie
We have puppies! Addie is one of 9 Border Collie and Australian Shepherd mix puppies just rescued. She is playful, adorable, cuddly, and can’t wait to be in a loving home. Addie will need training as she is just 6 weeks old. She is currently being vetted but we are accepting adoption applications to get pre-approved.
Bacon
We have puppies! Bacon is one of 9 Border Collie and Australian Shepherd mix puppies just rescued. He is playful, adorable, cuddly, and can’t wait to be in a loving home. Bacon will need training as he is just 6 weeks old. He is currently being vetted but we are accepting adoption applications to get pre-approved.
Leonard
This adorable Leo lion kitten is going to make a wonderful pet. Leonard is curious and playful. He enjoys chasing and carrying around balls. His favorite spot is snuggling under your neck. Winter is coming and he will make the best neck warmer. And Leonard is house-trained.
Salem
Thirteen-year-old Salem is longing to find a quiet loving home where he can enjoy his senior years. Salem had to have both eyes removed. He is very friendly and an aficionado of cuddles! He’s the purr-fect lap cat. Salem is house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats.
Brisket
Brisket is about 2 to 3 years old. He’s an affectionate but independent cat. Brisket had been living on his own for a while scrounging for food so he is not yet comfortable with other cats. He does like his humans though. He loves curling up in a lap and getting head scratches. Brisket is house-trained.
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. We do require masks at our facility.
Chloe
Chloe is about 4 months old and is a very energetic puppy. She is fun and loves to play and run. We think she is a Retriever mix and will be a medium sized dog. Chloe has been spayed, microchipped, vaccinated and dewormed. She is ready to go to her new home!
Milo
Milo is a typical puppy. He is a Red Heeler mix who is very playful and loveable. He would make a great family pet, hiking buddy or just a great companion. He’s vaccinated, dewormed, neutered and microchipped. Come into PAWS and meet this great little pup!
Kam
Kam is a male Lab mix approximately 9-10 months old. He is a great dog who loves to play and hike or run. He will be a great family dog or companion. Come into PAWS Tuesday-Saturday 11am-3pm to meet him. He is ready to go home! We do require masks at our facility.
Harry
Harry is an adorable kitten! Harry is very curious, always wandering about and searching his surroundings. Harry also loves cuddles and attention. All PAWS Rescues are vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, and spayed/neutered. To meet this cutie and be able to take him home please submit an application.
Blossom
This lovely cat will blossom in your new life! Blossom will excel in a loving home where she has room to roam and search! She loves to play! Make arrangements to meet beautiful Blossom today! To meet her please submit an application.
Tiger Lily
This adorable cat with an adorable name is looking for love! Tiger Lily would love to be cared for in a loving home where she can be provided with love and playtime! All PAWS Rescues are vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, and spayed/neutered. To meet this lovely lady, stop by PAWS.
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. We are located at 795 Hardy Way in Mesquite, Nevada. Animal Control may be reached by phone or voicemail at (702) 346-5268. Appointments will be made for you to visit an animal you are interested in adopting. All animals will be spayed or neutered prior to leaving shelter and receive 1-year rabies vaccination and city license. Ages are approximate.
Maverick
Maverick is one year old. He is playful, walks great on the leash, and appears to like other dogs just fine. He is housebroken. He knows sit and will fetch and bring back for hours. This young dog is very smart and eager to learn and please. We cannot emphasize how much he likes to play. If you have space in your home for him he is going to fill it up with joy for the rest of his life. His adoption fee is $60.
Toby
Toby enjoys toys and a good belly rub. Toby is approximately 6-7 months old. He has shown to have a very friendly temperament. Toby is ALL puppy and is house-trained BUT needs lots of exercise and work on his manners to keep him active and out of trouble. Toby will grow up to be a large-sized dog and will provide a lot of love! His adoption fee is $60.
Scooter
Scooter is a fantastic cat who is looking for a happy home where her true personality can shine. This gal is incredibly affectionate and sweet. She will love cuddling with you, sitting in your lap, and giving you head butts. She meows to say hi and will follow you around the house keeping you company. Scooter enjoys looking out the window and will appreciate having plenty of vertical space (like a cat tree). She’s past the hyper kitten stage, but is still active and enjoys the stimulation of chasing feathers on string and toy mice. Beautiful coloration. Her adoption fee is $40.
Misto
Misto is approximately 3 months old. Black magic kitten. He loves everyone and never stops moving. Plays until he is worn out then naps and is ready to play again.
Quick, what’s that? I’ll just go and investigate! Oooh oooh, what’s going on over there?! Did you hear that? This world is a very exciting place and I’m ready to check it all out! In between my playing, I’ll make time to give you plenty of love too! Ooh did you hear that? Excuse me…I just have to go and check it out…
He will be neutered and receive his rabies vaccination on October 14 but can be adopted before that and go home after vet apt. His 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.
Littermates Chewy, Curry, Zuma
Chewy is a little fluffball. He’s very social and loves to play with everyone.
Spicy baby Curry is a total character and will keep you on your toes with his silliness. He and his littermates are happy, frisky and well socialized.
Puffy Zuma plays well with the other puppies and loves to go upside down for a tummy rub!
Chewy, Curry, and Zuma are available LOCALLY ONLY as foster to adopt. Once spayed/neutered, the adoption can be finalized and their adorableness will be all yours forever and ever!
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.
Dottie
Dottie is such a sweet girl! She’s smart, house trained, knows the doggy door, playful, loves toys (especially the squeaky kind), is good with other dogs, and loves people, especially the petting part! Dottie is a calm pup and a great walker! And even though her foster has a whole lot of other hungry pups wanting treats, Dottie waits patiently until it’s her turn to get one.
Dottie is available as foster to adopt until she has been spayed. Then the adoption can be finalized and she will be all yours forever and ever!
Quincy
Tiny Quincy is four to five years old and sweet as can be. He was a bit underweight when he came to BAM but is now up to a whopping 6 pounds!!! He loves his treats, his people but most of all his toys: Quincy plays fetch with a small ball or squeaky toy. He is crate trained but is happiest being with his person. He is comfortable with other dogs (and cats) and plays well with dogs his own size.
Quincy is available LOCALLY ONLY as foster to adopt. Once he gets his dental and is neutered, the adoption will be completed and he’ll be all yours!
Roxy
Roxy needs a playmate! This girl is so affectionate, full of life, and smart, smart, smart!!! She wants nothing more than get outside and play ball, tug, you name it–she just wants to play!
Unfortunately, life changes didn’t allow pretty Roxy to stay with her family and she has to be re-homed. She’s a wonderful girl (did we mention that she’s smart?) who needs someone with an active lifestyle and time to help develop her mind. She would probably be a great agility dog, frisbee fetcher, and/or running/hiking partner. And once she’s worn you out, she’ll snuggle up to you on the couch for cuddles and cookies. (Exercise and cookies- you can’t lose!) And can you imagine gazing into those gorgeous eyes every day?
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.
