The Independent Southern Utah Adoptable Pets Guide features adoptable pets from various animal shelters throughout southern Utah. Get a new pet today!
Southern Utah Adoptable Pets: City of Mesquite Animal Shelter
The City of Mesquite Animal Shelter is located at 795 Hardy Way and is open for adoptions from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sundays. 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. Below are the pets currently available for adoption from the shelter.
Godiva
Godiva was found as a stray. She is a very beautiful dog with gray and white markings. She is a friendly girl who loves to play with toys or just sit beside you on the bench. She doesn’t seem bothered by the other dogs although she has not been in the yard with another dog. Godiva is approximately 2 years old.
Chong
Chong was also found as a stray. He is approximately 1 year old and is friendly but shy. He loves to be held and receive attention. Chong still needs to be taught basic manners and other training.
Gremlin
Gremlin was found in a carrier outside the animal shelter this morning. He is very friendly and used to being around people.
Dino
Dino was found as a stray after he’d spent a few weeks roaming around a garage. He is a very shy gentleman and doesn’t understand what is happening in his life. He is calm and easy to handle but not used to being held. He loves being pet. He is coming out of his shell and will need a quiet home.
Luna
Luna was part of family of eight that was turned into the shelter because her owner could no longer care for them. She is a very friendly, loving cat. She likes people and will come when her name is called. She enjoys attention.
There are also three 12-week-old kittens in foster care that are in need of homes when they are ready, one of which was blessed with six toes on it’s front feet.
Southern Utah Adoptable Pets: Ivins Animal Shelter
The Ivins Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is located at 474 N. 200 W. in Ivins. The shelter’s hours are Mondays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call Aggie at (435) 669-7043 or Friends of Ivins Animal Shelter at (435) 628-1049 for more information or to make an appointment.
Friends of Ivins Animal Shelter is sponsoring a “Fall in love with your new BFF” adoption promotion during October. All adoption fees are reduced or waived during October. The adoption fee for dogs is $25, and cats’ and kittens’ adoption fees will be waived to approved adopters.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get your “MVP” at a reduced fee and rescue a homeless pet at the same time. All of the pets in the shelter are waiting to meet you. Below are the pets currently available for adoption from the shelter.
Miss Tasha
Miss Tasha is a beautiful Tiger mix with long hair. She is approximately 3 years old and has a very sweet personality. She loves contact with humans. She is happiest when she is sitting on a lap. Miss Tasha would be wonderful for a family, a couple, or a single person.
Maxie
Maxie is a very nice cat. She is approximately 4 years old. Maxie is sometimes looked over in the shelter because she is a black cat. Black cats are just as lovable and wonderful as other cats. We do not understand why this happens, but Best Friends has devoted an entire adoption promotion titled “Back in Black” to spotlight and help black kittens and cats get adopted. Please give Maxie a chance at a “happily ever after” tale of happiness and love. Maxie is in the shelter waiting on you to rescue her today.
Sophia
Sophia is a sweet girl and needs to find her forever home as soon as possible. She has been in the shelter over a year. Black cats really have a hard time being adopted from a small animal shelter. Please open your heart and home to Sophia during this beautiful fall season.
Shilo
Shilo is a shy guy. It probably has something to do with the fact he has been in the shelter a very long time. Shilo is approximately 2 years old. As you can tell from his picture, he has a cute face and is very handsome. He would make a fantastic new BFF for a couple or a single person. Because he has been in the shelter for so long, he will need understanding a love from his new family.
Bridger
Bridger is a mountain cur; however, he is afraid of guns. His family wanted a hunting dog, and when they found out Bridger did not like the sound of a gun, they didn’t want him anymore. He is good with kids and would make a wonderful family pet. He has a great personality. Bridger isn’t afraid of strangers and gets along well with other dogs. He would like to find an active family who loves the outdoors. Bridger is an indoor dog but would like a home with a fenced yard so he can enjoy playing outside and be safe. He is only 2 years old and weighs approximately 40 pounds.
Bridger is a special needs dog because he is afraid of loud noises. He is destructive if left alone. Bridger will need training and a very loving family who will understand his needs.
Southern Utah Adoptable Pets: PAWS
PAWS Adoption Center is located at 1125 W 1130 N in St. George. PAWS office hours are from noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays–Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. The office is closed Sundays and Mondays. 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.
Isaah
Isaah is a beautiful black DSH male cat. He is about 2 years old and FIV positive. It is important to realize that a positive test for FIV is not a mandatory death sentence. With a high-protein diet and aggressive treatment of secondary infections, an FIV-positive cat can lead a reasonably normal life span. FIV is not passed to humans. Saliva to blood (biting) is generally accepted as the primary source of spreading the virus, and it is unlikely (but not impossible) that cats will spread FIV to other cats by drinking or eating out of the same food dish or by mutual grooming. We have two other male cats that are FIV positive. All three get along and could be adopted together.
Doc
Doc is a 1-year-old male DSH Tabby cat. He is a great cat who is very sweet. Doc is FIV positive. It is important to realize that a positive test for FIV is not a mandatory death sentence. With a high-protein diet and aggressive treatment of secondary infections, an FIV-positive cat can lead a reasonably normal life span. FIV is not passed to humans. Saliva to blood (biting) is generally accepted as the primary source of spreading the virus, and it is unlikely (but not impossible) that cats will spread FIV to other cats by drinking or eating out of the same food dish, or by mutual grooming. We have two other male cats that are FIV positive. All three get along and could be adopted together.
Happy
Happy is an 8-year-old male DSH white-and-gray cat. Happy is FIV positive. It is important to realize that a positive test for FIV is not a mandatory death sentence. With a high-protein diet and aggressive treatment of secondary infections, an FIV-positive cat can lead a reasonably normal life span. FIV is not passed to humans. Saliva to blood (biting) is generally accepted as the primary source of spreading the virus, and it is unlikely (but not impossible) that cats will spread FIV to other cats by drinking or eating out of the same food dish, or by mutual grooming. We have two other male cats that are FIV positive. All three get along and could be adopted together.
