The Independent Southern Utah Adoptable Pets Guide features adoptable pets from various animal shelters throughout southern Utah. Get a new pet today!
Providing Animals With Support (PAWS)
PAWS Adoption Center is located at 1125 W 1130 N in St. George. Please submit an application at dixiepaws.org. Call (435) 688-9748 or email officepaws@gmail.com. All pets are microchipped, spayed or neutered, and current on vaccinations. Below are the pets currently available for adoption from the shelter.
Mickey
Mickey is a 5-month-old border collie mix. He is full of puppy playfulness and will make a wonderful addition to an active family. This happy and loving guy is very smart and should learn easily. He is great with kids and does well with other dogs. His adoption fee is $125.
Hazel
Meet Hazel! She is an 8-year-old beagle who is very sweet and loving. Miss Hazel would like to be an only pet and does not care for children. Her adoption fee is $125.
Polly
Polly is 5 years old and sweet as can be. She is a beautiful looking cat and has a delightful personality. She’s a calm lap cat who gets along with other cats and dogs, and she’s playful. Her adoption fee is $150.
Archie
Archie is 8 years old and very stylish and debonair, he even comes with his own wardrobe. Archie is one of the most beautiful and lovable cats PAWS has ever come across. He is in the beginning stages of kidney failure but is doing great by eating KD wet food. He also likes to spend time in their office next to the volunteers, sitting in the window sill soaking up some rays, or playfully batting his toys around. His teeth have recently been cleaned so his already to meet his furever family!
Derrick
Derrick is a 1-year-old DSH and so loving; he likes to be held and carried around. Derrick also loves to clown around and entertain. His adoption fee is $65.
The City of Mesquite Animal Shelter
The City of Mesquite Animal Shelter is located at 795 Hardy Way and is open for adoptions Mondays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. Please call (702) 346-7415 during these hours to speak to the front desk, or visit mesquiteanimalshelter.petfinder.com. Animal Control may be reached by phone or voicemail at (702) 346-5268. Adoption fees include spaying or neutering and a one-year rabies shot. Mesquite residents only receive one-year city pet licenses.
Shadow
Shadow came to the shelter when her owner could no longer care for her. She is a beautiful black cat with bright green eyes and a small white spot on her belly. She is very friendly and easily handled. She loves everyone but is a little shy. She needs a quiet home where she can “chill out” and be your best friend. Her adoption fee is $40.
Hurricane City Animal Shelter
Hurricane City Animal Shelter is located at 2084 S 700 W in Hurricane. Its hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. The shelter is closed on Sundays and holidays. They work very hard to keep their facility clean and their adoptable animals comfortable during their stay with them. Adoption fees are $20 for cats and $30 for dogs. The adoption fee includes a goodie bag and a certificate for a free health exam with either one of the veterinarians in Hurricane. All pets must be sterilized prior to being adopted.
Maude
Maude is about 6 months old. She is a terrier mix. She is a spunky little girl who loves to play. Maude will need to be spayed prior to going into her new home.
Fiona
Fiona is a sweet little chihuahua mixed with dachshund, we think. Who knows for sure? We can say with certainty that this little girl is super sweet and super cute. She loves to be held. Fiona will need to be spayed prior to going into her new home.
Griffin
Griffin is an adorable little male terrier mix. He is about 6 months old. He just loves to run around and play. Griffin will need to be neutered prior to going into his new home.
Duece
Deuce is a big, goofy boy who just wants to play and have fun! With that being said, he needs an owner who will be patient and consistent with him to help him be the very best dog he can be. He is smart and catches on quickly. Eager to please, Deuce will be an awesome companion with just a bit of training. Deuce is approximately 5 years old and will need to be neutered prior to going into his new home. This energetic, black-and-white mixed breed is ready to run and romp with anyone who can keep up with him. He is a large dog and isn’t aware of his size, so he may not be a good fit with little kids. Deuce would be great with someone who is very active and will take him out on long hikes. He would probably love to be out on a farm or ranch where he could have a lot of land to roam around on.
Davey
Davey is a very sweet, medium-haired male kitty who has been neutered and is current on his shots. This handsome boy loves to receive attention. He also enjoys playing with interactive toys. Davey has the cutest little white toes, too!
Oreo
This big fella is Oreo, and just like the cookie he is named after, he has a very sweet center! Oreo came to the shelter as a stray, so they don’t know anything about his past. He is a large tomcat, so we can just imagine the scrapes and scuffles he has been in. However, in spite of his rough exterior, this kitty enjoys a gentle touch and kind petting. Oreo uses his litterbox like a pro. He would love nothing more than to perform varmint control on your property. The reward for all of his hard work would be fresh food and water every day along with a nice warm and safe spot where he can nap. A gentle head scratch would sure be appreciated, too. Looking for efficient, adorable, and furry pest control? Oreo is the kitty for you. Get in and meet him today. Oreo will need to be neutered prior to going into his new home.
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. Please contact RSQ DOGS+ for more information at (800) 897-1136 or rsqdogsutah@gmail.com, or visit rsqdogsutah.org.
Ruby
Ruby is a 3-month-old pit mix puppy. She is very smart and a fast learner, especially if you reward her with treats. She has a lot of energy and is very playful. Ruby is good with dogs of all sizes, cats, and children. At the end of the day, she really wants to cuddle and love on you.
Rosie
Rosie is a 3-month-old pit mix puppy. She is a fast learner and very motivated to please you. She is a playful puppy but does enjoy long naps cuddled up with you. She would love to be a lap dog if you would let her. Rosie is good with dogs of all sizes, cats, and children.
Princess
Princess is a 1-year-old tabby who is just finishing up nursing three darling kittens. She is ready to find her forever home. She is a bonded pair with Cooper, and we would love to see them adopted together if possible. Princess is currently at a foster home with her sweetheart.
Cooper
Cooper is a very sweet young (1-year-old) male cat looking for his forever family. He was part of a bonded pair (with Princess), but Princess was pregnant and now has three darling kittens. Cooper can be adopted alone, or if you are looking to adopt two cats and can wait a few weeks for the second one, we would love to reunite these two lovebirds. Cooper is currently at a foster home with his sweetheart.
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.
Angel
Angel is doing her very best to grow into her name. Born in 2015, she still has lots to learn and is excited about life. She’s working on her manners at the sanctuary and is very smart and willing to please. Angel is sweet and loves the company of people and other dogs. She’d do great in an active home with a playful doggie pal and no cats. Could you be the one to give Angel her wings — and her very own forever home? Angel has a generous sponsor who will cover her adoption costs.
Bunny
Bunny’s eyes say it all: “I’m not sure if you’re nice, or if you might hurt me.” Since she was originally found as a stray in Arizona, no one knows what she’s endured in her past. Whatever it was, it’s made her quite fearful and cautious around people she doesn’t know. Although Bunny keeps her distance until she’s sure she can trust you, she is happy and excited after that and enjoys being petted. She also loves to play with toys and other dogs. She’ll need to find a very stable home where she can take comfort in a reliable routine. She is also looking for someone who is patient and will work to earn her trust. She promises it will be well worth it. Sanctuary visit required.
Cowboy
Cowboy is an adorable little dog with a huge personality. He likes to be a goofball and is very entertaining to watch when he’s exploring a new place or playing with his toys. He seems to be on his own mission, which he takes very seriously. Born in 2006, Cowboy is still very young in mind, body, and spirit. Although he tends to guard high-value items like treats and he is picky about his doggie friends, he has a gentle nature and is very affectionate. He loves to crawl into your lap for some extra love and attention. If you’ve got the room in your life for a charming entertainer, Cowboy would love to meet you.
Asana
Asana is a young tri-colored tiger with big serious eyes, a lot of gold, and a perfect orange diadem on her forehead. Born in 2011, she came from a shelter in California. When she first arrived at Best Friends, she kept her distance from people. But as time has gone by, she has come out of her shell more and more. She enjoys wand toys and likes when you talk to her. Asana has a sweet nature but is sensitive to touch along her spine. The slight crook of her hips and tail end are due to a healed pelvic fracture. This has caused her to be incontinent and she has to be expressed twice a day. She’s quiet and thoughtful, and she would love your gentle attention.
Blue Eyes
Blue Eyes can take a little time to get to like people, but if you bribe her with food she will be your best friend forever. She seems to think she’s the only cat in the world because other felines just don’t exist to her. Born in 2012, she came from a Utah shelter. Blue Eyes is diabetic, so she gets daily insulin shots and takes oral medication to support her pancreas. Because of her condition, she drinks a lot of water and is always hungry. She will even beg for food. Blue Eyes is sweet and quiet, and she’s looking for a quiet home. She’s good about traveling and adjusts to new situations easily.
Cabo
Meet one of the legendary “rafter cats” at Best Friends! Cats like these make wonderful companions-from-afar. You can’t hold them or pet them — at least, not yet. But they think and feel and love, just like the rest of us. And if you give them the chance, they can be a real part of your home. They just haven’t had any experience being pets. Cabo came to Best Friends from a Utah shelter. Born in 2015, he gets along well with other cats. Shy cats like these have always been an important part of Best Friends’ culture. They have special spirits and deep personalities. And this beautiful cat would love to be a part of your life.
