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.
Butternut
Butternut can’t wait to meet you! This energetic puppy is always ready to make new friends, whether they’re dogs or humans. He wiggles everywhere he goes because he is always looking forward to his next adventure. Butternut loves his walks, playing with his toys, and would love to snuggle up on the couch with you after a long day of fun activities. He’s still learning about life and can’t wait to find his new best friend. Come meet Butternut today!
Monroe
Monroe is an awesome dog. He is such good company and absolutely down for whatever you want to do. Snuggling, hiking, snacking, playing, and anything else – he loves everything life has to offer. Although he is on the younger side this pup is getting the hang of all his basic commands and is very polite. Monroe enjoys the company of other dogs but is also happy to just hang out with his humans. He is very much ready to be adopted!
Vera
Vera is just as sweet as they come. She’s a distemper survivor and occasionally has a little wobble that really just makes her that much more endearing. This little lady loves spending time with people more than anything else, but could also be matched with the right canine buddy. Vera appreciates a nice long walk with lots of smells. She walks very well on a leash and when she gets extra excited, she loves to jump up and give gentle hugs.
Judith
Judith is a wonderful, shy lady who would love a quiet home to take her time coming out of her shell. Once she feels comfortable with you, she loves under the chin scratches and playing with a wand toy. She is a retired mama of a bundle of kittens and is ready to have the attention on her. She is ready to feel safe in your home and have her personality shine. Come meet Judith!
Opal
If you are looking for the perfect companion look no further. Opal wants nothing more than to be in a home and have a person to call her own. She seeks out attention, loves to be pet, is very playful with her feline roommates, and loves temptations.
Miami
Miami is a lovebug who wants all of the cuddles you can give him. He is a big sweetheart and enjoys the company of other cats. He is friendly, well socialized, attention-seeking, and treat motivated. Come meet Miami in all of his cuteness!
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.
Jocko
We have puppies! Jocko is one of 9 puppies rescued. He is playful, adorable, cuddly, and can’t wait to be in a loving home. Jocko will need training as he is just 10 weeks old. We are now accepting applications for this cutie.
Brody
Brody is a 1-year-old German Shepherd mix. He was adopted from us as a puppy and just returned as he no longer fits the previous adopter’s lifestyle. He is family-oriented, loves to run and play, is house trained, and uses a dog door. He’s very responsive to commands. Brody is good indoors or in a fenced backyard. He does have initial shyness with new dogs but warms up quickly. He actually prefers being around a smaller dog as he was raised with a chihuahua since he was a puppy. Brody is currently in a foster home and can’t wait to find his forever home with an active and loyal family.
Copper
Copper is a handsome young cat who is part of a magical trio that includes sister Adelaide and brother Merlin (adopted). He is very shy and needs someone to continue showing him love and patience so his enchanting personality will progress. Copper is house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone.
Adelaide
This darling young cat is no illusion. Adelaide will provide lots of entertainment for you but needs her adopter to have patience. She’s still a little shy. Adelaide is an independent cat but does enjoy having her head scratched. Adelaide is house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone.
Lloyd
Lloyd has cheeks every grandmother dreams of – chubby cheeks you can pinch. He has soooo much love to offer. He enjoys his can food and loves to be groomed. Due to his age (senior) and health, the vet has recommended that he not be neutered. He needs to be on special kidney food. Lloyd deserves a loving home and someone to hang out with. He is house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone.
Addie
Addie is ready to find a home where she will be loved and cared for. She’s been a good mama and is ready to be on her own now. She is a very loving cat. Adopt Addie and you will be rewarded with purrs and snuggles. Addie 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 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.
Sarge
Meet Sarge, a 7-month-old Lab mix pup. This guy is energetic, fun, and playful. He’s lived with a cat. He’s a puppy with puppy needs; training, loves cuddles, walks, and hikes. This boy will become your best friend and with the proper training, he will make a great family dog. He is ready to go home now. He is currently in foster and can only be met by appointment with approved adopters. Be sure to submit an application so you can meet this great dog!
Bruno
Meet the cutest, sweetest, most cuddly boy in town. Bruno and his siblings were abandoned on the side of the I-15. He is a sweetheart and loves human affection, gets along with other dogs, is playful, and looking for his new home. He would do great in an apartment or smaller home since he’s not too big. Come in and meet Bruno and his brothers & sisters!
Petey
Petey is a 10 week old Heeler mix and will probably be a medium-sized dog when fully grown. He came from a reservation in Arizona. He has had 2 sets of shots, been microchipped, and is ready to go to his new family. When he is old enough, we will have him neutered. He is a very playful puppy and would love a family with kids or other dogs to play with. If you’ve been looking for a puppy, come into PAWS and meet ours!
Momo
Momo loves the Shop Meoow wheel. She is a fun-loving, entertaining 7-month-old beauty. She is a little shy at first but warms up once you start petting her. She came to PAWS with a very bad eye that had to be removed. That doesn’t slow her down though. She is a playful and loving girl who would enjoy a home with another cat. Come in and meet Momo!
Sarah & Winifred
Meet 10-week old sisters, Winifred and Sarah. These adorable girls are both looking for their new homes. Both are social, playful cuddly bundles of love. They don’t need to be adopted together but 2 kittens are more fun. Come in and meet them at the PAWS Kitten Room!
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 ready to be the best dog ever for your family. 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. He needs a lot of exercise. His adoption fee is $60.
Nikko
Nikko is ready for his new home! He is 4 years old. He is quite loyal, smart, and gentle. He is a little nervous at first but once he is comfortable can be very loving. He will make a good protective dog. He walks really well with a leash. We have noticed that he is housebroken and very quiet when he is around people. Nikko is ready to make your home a happy place! His adoption fee is $60.
Cabernet
Cabernet 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 housekeeping you company. She enjoys looking out the window and will appreciate having plenty of vertical space (like a cat tree). Beautiful tuxedo with white whiskers. DECLAWED and microchipped. She is not fond of other cats in the home. 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.
Ruby’s Puppies
Meet the puppies! Nine beautiful puppies were born to Ruby right here at That BAM Place. Available LOCALLY ONLY starting November 14 as foster to adopt (once spayed/neutered, the adoption will be complete), these puppies are cuddly and energetic, and adorable, and come in a wide variety of colors and markings.
Sherlock and Koko
Sherlock and Koko are adorable, young, energetic little (7 pounds) packages of love!
We think they’ll be least traumatized if adopted together!
Sherlock is a cuddle bug and the less adventurous of the 2 dogs. He’ll follow you everywhere but also loves to play with toys and, especially, with his favorite playmate, Koko (although, as with his foster, both dogs will accept other littles into their playgroup). Sherlock and Koko love mealtime, chews, and treats and are fast eaters (so a slow feeder or separate feeding area may be needed). Both pups are very comfortable in their crate (will frequently go into it voluntarily just to chill) and can be crated together for short periods. Sherlock and Koko are good walkers and ride well in a car. Both dogs are housebroken but Sherlock does mark, a behavior which should disappear over time since he is now neutered. Sherlock and Koko are good with other small dogs and cats but large dogs or small children are not recommended.
Cassia
Cassia (pronounced ka-shee-uh) is a cinnamon spice that fits her coloring and personality. She is adventurous and brave and, most of all, determined! Even for being so little, she still looks at two flights of stairs as a challenge and she’s growing to love the doggie pool. She plays hard, then gives a sweet look saying she’s ready to curl up on your chest and fall asleep. She loves to be snuggled.
Cassia is a puppy and loves to chew. Be prepared to keep toys and turkey tendons around if you value your shoes!
Cassia is available LOCALLY ONLY as a foster to adopt. Once she has been spayed, the adoption will be completed and she’ll be all yours! Meanwhile, we’re already accepting applications.
Mocha
If you’re looking for a puppy but don’t want to deal with all the “puppy-ness” and “puppy-mess,” look no further! Adopt Mocha and get the best of both worlds! He’s still just a baby (under a year old) but 100% potty trained and crate trained! He’s an expert on leash, a perfect gentleman in the car, and loves every person and dog he’s ever met.
Mocha is a mixed breed pup who looks like a chocolate lab, shepherd, Staffordshire mix but who really knows!? His ears have a life of their own and get a bit goofier every day!
Mocha is very affectionate and eager to please. He’s also very high-energy and would love to live with another dog who likes to play. He would be the perfect jogging or hiking companion, too!
Mocha is being fostered in Kanab but can travel to meet you if you’re interested in adopting. Just submit a BAM Adoption Application and, if approved, we’ll 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.
Tango
Tango is a one-year-old purebred Miniature Pinscher. He’s a little shy until he gets to know you but then is very friendly, cuddly, and playful. He’ll even sleep with you! He loves other dogs, was raised with a large boxer and is comfortable with the 3 big dogs at his foster parent’s house. He’s even cat-friendly! He walks well and enjoys car rides.
Tango is vaccinated, neutered, and housebroken. He’s a bit overweight and will benefit from being kept on a healthy regimen of exercise and appropriate food.
Stella
For pitties sake! Really–no interest in this beautiful girl? How can that be? Stella is a wonderful, kind girl looking for love. At five to six years, she had very likely never experienced it before coming to BAM and every day she shows us her gratitude and affection. She’s finally figured out that people want to love her…and we all do! Stella e is so ready to start a new chapter in her life now with nothing but love in store.
Stella was so gentle when she played with her puppies but now they’ve all gone to their forever homes leaving her alone and lonely. She really wants someone to hold her close and play tug with her.
Gentle as she is, she had occasionally acted very protective of her puppies when other dogs or kids were nearby. For that reason, she may do best as a solo dog with no kids (or maybe ok with older, respectful kids), and, we assume, no cats.
