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. Adopt 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.
Casper
Casper is a sweet and gentle boy. He is shy and it takes him a little time to trust at first, but it is well worth the wait. Once he knows you, he adores you. Casper loves belly rubs and comfy beds! He enjoys going on walks with his dog buddies, playing with toys, and just lounging around on cozy beds. Currently he supervises an office in Dogtown Headquarters. Casper is housetrained in the office and not destructive. Casper is searching for his forever home; he just needs someone with a little patience and some TLC who will understand that he can be nervous in new situations and startles easily. If you’d like to meet Casper, please fill out an adoption application today.
Boogie
Meet Boogie- a sweet, good-looking, distinguished gentleman looking for a lifelong companion. He is up for anything- walks, cuddles, and relaxing with people. Make arrangements to come meet this lovely lad at Best Friends, and fill out an adoption application today too.
Brew
“Hello, hi, will you be my friend? My foster mom calls me a gentle goofy giant. I’m happy doing just about anything as long as we’re together. I’m a pretty low-energy guy who appreciates slow walks and lots of cuddling on the couch. I also love car rides and I sit in the back seat like a perfect gentleman.”
Brew would love nothing more than to rest his huge, velvet head on your lap. He’s a true gem and a heart-breaker!
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is extremely smart, loves to play and climb, and takes his treats very seriously. He’s a pretty independent cat, but also likes to take naps by your side (or in your lap!) while you work. He is often seen joining in on conference calls!
Pumpkin enjoys chatting with people and keeping an eye on everything that is happening around his office. He’s independent but food and a warm bed is the key pumpkin’s heart.
This beautiful, sweet boy would love to chill on your lap as you watch TV or help you make phone calls while you work from home.
Frank
Frank is an outgoing cuddle bug who is always looking for a lap to curl up in. He loves treats and head scratches. He is a chatty boy who wants to be your best friend! Frank is positive for FeLV, a virus that can affect a cat’s overall health. Frank will need to live with other FeLV+ cats or be your one and only. Frank is happy and healthy and ready to find his home!
Shadow
Shadow’s name fits him perfectly! He loves to follow his best friend, Kiuke around. He loves to groom her and play with his food puzzles! Could he be your shadow too?
Because of their charming and distinctive personalities, rabbits make wonderful pets. Although they can be social with their human families, bunnies need the companionship of their own kind to thrive. From kissing and cuddling to sleeping and playing, bonded rabbits live as a pair and do everything together to ensure each other’s safety and comfort. Without a companion, rabbits become lonely, depressed, and anxious.
So that our rabbits live their longest, healthiest and happiest lives, we have bonded them with a companion, and we only offer them for adoption in these pairs. Since bonded bunnies share the same bed, exercise pen, litter box, and food and water dishes, caring for two rabbits is just as easy as caring for one. So not only will you save two lives, but you’ll also enjoy watching your two rabbits hop, play, snuggle and enjoy their new home together.
If you’re interested in adopting Shadow, doing so will require that you also adopt his Big Momma, Kiuke: https://bestfriends.org/adopt/adopt-our-sanctuary/15907338/kiuke
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.
Sydney
Meet Sydney! This cute fella is a one-year-old, Pomeranian/terrier mix. He’s friendly, affectionate, and gentle, and he loves kids. He would also do well in a home with other dogs or alone. He is in a foster home and adjusting well. Apply to meet Sydney today!
Tavi
Tavi is a gorgeous Treeing Walker Coonhound. Known to be a vocal breed, sweet Tavi definitely has plenty to say! This poor guy was also living outside until new caretakers contacted us to give him a new lease on life. He is learning the joys of living inside and having people to love. He is affectionate, gentle, friendly, and smart, and would be good in a home with other dogs or alone. He will need patience but will reward you with plenty of return affection. Come meet Tavi today!
Julius
Julius is a sweet, but timid, Black Labrador Retriever mix. He had been living outside, with his pal, Tavi, until new caretakers found him and contacted us. He is very friendly but will need a patient family to help him build trust. He is enjoying living inside and having food in his belly. He is affectionate, gentle, playful, and smart, and would be good in a home with other dogs or alone. He loves to sit close to you and will make you the most loyal companion!
Clawdeen
Meooow! My name is Clawdeen. I’m a young fashionable cat who enjoys talking. I look forward to having a loving home with lots of toys. I have a warm and generous heart and will be fiercely loyal to my human. And I’m house-trained. I have faith I will be adopted into a wonderful home. Will it be yours?
Miss Fortune
Come adopt me now and you will always have luck and be well off. My name is Miss Fortune. I am a playful young cat who enjoys getting affection as much as I like giving it. I am friendly, playful, curious, independent, and funny, and I’m house-trained. I sure hope I have some luck finding a fur-ever home soon!
Trinity
If you adopt me, you will have hit the trifecta! I’m beautiful, friendly, and loving. I’m aptly named Trinity. I’m independent, love watching the birds, and especially enjoy a lap to cuddle on. I’m affectionate, gentle, and curious, and I love kisses. I’m house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone. Let’s meet up and I will triple your enjoyment.
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.
Jade
Jade is a 6-month-old Lab mix who is full of spirit. This adorable pup is lovely, and loves water, walks, hikes, and running. She is perfect for training as she’s a good listener. She loves other dogs and people. She will be a great family dog. Stop by the PAWS Adoption Center and meet her!
Savannah & Charlotte
Savannah & Charlotte are the sweetest, calmest pups. They are gorgeous, soft, and cuddly. Their mama is a Lab/Shepherd mix and her papa is a purebred Shepherd.
They are good listeners, players, and lovers. They are smart and want to please. Stop by the PAWS Adoption Center and meet them!
Mick
Mick is a beautiful Tuxedo and is almost 4 years old, a perfect age. He’s a sweetheart who loves to play with cat toys but also likes to chill by a sunny window or bed. Black cats are often overlooked but they are some of the most beautiful cats. Mick will make a great companion or family cat. Stop in and meet him and all the other beautiful and handsome cats!
Evelyn
Evelyn is approximately 2 1/2 years old and has beautiful soft fur. She is such a sweet girl and gets along with other cats. She loves people and will be a great companion/pet for anyone. She will love you forever if you adopt her. Come visit the PAWS Cat Room soon!
Muffin
Muffin is about 1 1/2 years old. She is playful and affectionate. She gets along with other cats and she’s ok with respectful kids. She is a small cat and is litterbox trained. She has been waiting a while for her special person to come along. Come into the PAWS Cat Room and meet this sweet girl soon!
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 the shelter and receive 1-year rabies vaccination and city license. Ages are approximate.
Aminah
Aminah is approximately 8 months old and a ball of energy is here and ready for her new forever home. She is young and super smart. She will do best in a home where she’s the only dog. She will also need a yard and exercise to ensure she doesn’t get in trouble because this girl can go and go and go. She is very affectionate and playful!! Aminah loves toys and people. Her adoption fee is $60.
Toby
Hi, I’m Toby. I was found abandoned. Sometimes I tend to get jealous when someone else is getting attention so a home where I could be the focus would allow me to flourish. I was a little reserved and to be honest, scared the first week I was here. Now that I know it’s safe here I have become much more social. Let me reassure you, I would be very happy to meet you and come to live with you. I am going to need lots of exercise and I am a little high energy when I first get outside but then I calm down and really soak up the lovin’ & attention that I am given. Ya know, a guy can’t pass up attention. I sure am ready for my life to look up again and I can’t wait to find a family that I can rely on and love forever. My adoption fee is $60.
Millie
Millie was found abandoned with her mother Tillie. She is six months old and she can be a little shy until she knows you. Tilly loves people and playing with toys. She is learning to walk on a leash and knows “sit”. Her adoption fee is $60.
Tillie
Tillie was found abandoned in a yard wearing a collar and dragging a leash. She came with her daughter Millie. She is shy but warms up quickly, and loves to be with people. She is doing well with basic manners and leash walking. She is a beautiful dog. Her adoption fee is $60.
Bubba
I love to be included in everything. Whatever you’re up to I’ll be right there with you. I’d make the perfect companion for someone looking for an active lifestyle, and at the end of the day, I make the perfect cuddle buddy. I was found as a stray and they would love to help me find my perfect home.
I’m quite stunning if I do say so myself, but looks aren’t everything! I’m looking forward to finding a lifelong home with people who love and respect me for who I am. In my new home, I’ll love you like no other. Try to think of me as a diamond hidden within the earth; there’s beauty there, but it takes time and effort to bring it to the surface, and once you do that, you will have something incredibly valuable. My adoption fee is $60.
Naveah and Nitelite
Bonded pair Naveah (6 years old) and Nitelite (4 ½ years old) are mother and daughter looking for a home together! These beautiful ladies were surrendered by their owner due to a change in life circumstances, and they’re anxious to get back to a home environment. Sweet, but shy, we may take a little time to warm up at first, mostly because we’re not sure why we’re here. But once we’re comfortable with you, we turn on the charm. We’re hoping for a quiet home where we can sit on the sofa with you and warm up your bed. Spend some time with us so you can see how great we truly are. WE WOULD LIKE THEM ADOPTED TOGETHER IF POSSIBLE BUT WILL LET THEM FIND SINGLE HOMES IF NECESSARY. Their adoption fees are $40.
Blizzard
Blizzard was found outside an apartment complex near a business that sells his namesake dessert treat. He is very well taken care of, well-fed, and has a collar. No one has come to claim him so he is looking for a new home to call his own. He is a little shy but will warm up and he enjoys being brushed and will roll over for you to brush his belly. He also grumbles on and on as if he is trying to tell you a story about what happened to him. He would do best in a quiet home as the only cat where he can receive all the attention. He hasn’t bothered the kittens or other cats in the room just keeps his distance. He will sit with you but doesn’t enjoy being picked up. 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 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.
Paintbrush
Paintbrush is a stunning boy with the cutest splotchy nose and an infectious smile. We guess his age at a year or less. He’s quite social and enjoys a good game of catch.
Paintbrush is available LOCALLY ONLY as a foster to adopt. Once he has been neutered, the adoption can be completed and this beautiful boy will be all yours!
Bruiser
Meet Bruiser! Born approximately April 15th, rose-nosed Bruiser is ready to become somebody’s very best friend and can’t wait to start life with his new family. He is well-socialized and loves playing with the other dogs. He’s not just a playboy though…he’ll gladly stop romping for a quick cuddle in your lap.
Bruiser has been neutered and is housebroken, microchipped, and current on his vaccinations.
Greta
Greta was born approximately July 1. She’s good with other dogs, kids and cats too! She’s loving, sweet, and playful and wants all the attention for herself.
Greta is available LOCALLY ONLY as a foster to adopt. Once she has been spayed, the adoption can be completed and this cutie patootie will be all yours!
Quincy
Although she isn’t doing the full husky howl yet, baby Quincy is already very talkative and she has plenty of important things to say.
Born May 31st, she’s almost … but not quite … house trained. She loves water and would be so happy with an adopter who doesn’t mind snuggling a wet girl! She has fun with dogs of all sizes and even gets along with cats!
Quincy’s going to make a great family dog but her puppy teeth are razor sharp and she likes to bite so she should be fully supervised around kids. She needs lots of chew toys until those big-girl teeth come in.
Ozzie
Ozzie is a sweet, playful girl who is ready for any adventure. At 3-1/2 years old, she has a lot of energy and loves to play. This girl can occupy herself alone outside but also loves to romp with kids and other dogs. She will always be happy to stop to give you kisses and follow you around admirably.
Ozzie does have a strong prey drive, however, so cats and chickens are not going to be safe with her. She’s an amazing dog that someone gave up on too soon. She is ready for a parent or family to give their love and time to her.
Diamond
Eight-year-old Diamond is a gentle girl who would give anything to be in an easy-going home with someone special who will take her on leisurely walks and activities and smother her with hugs! She adores sitting in the shady grass and just being loved on.
The poor girl was rescued from a kill shelter in California and, even though she’s safe now, she’s not a fan of being kenneled and would much prefer sitting on a couch with her humans all day watching soap operas.
Diamond enjoys the company of other dogs and will gently remind those that are too playful to be respectful of her age. She’s not a grumpy old lady though–if you ever want a laugh, just get a toy out and watch her play. She steals everyone’s hearts. She has lots of love in her and just needs someone to share it with.
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?
