The Independent 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.
Yvonne
Yvonne is a gentle cuddle bug who loves a good belly rub. She is sweet and affectionate and enjoys lap and cuddle time. At the Sanctuary, she is working on crate training and she gets along great with pretty much any dog. Though she’s not particularly playful, she doesn’t mind if other dogs are. Yvonne was born in 2013 and came to Best Friends from a shelter in Texas. Although she enjoys being outdoors and is great on a leash, she has an old injury to one of her back legs, so she can’t do any strenuous activity. She is currently on prescription medication for pain and is being evaluated by Best Friends vets. She may be getting surgery to repair the injury, which will require some rest and recovery time. Yvonne has shown aggression toward cats in the past, so she cannot live with them.
Baker
Baker is the kind of dog who is very eager to learn and to please people, but who also needs direction and a patient person. He is extremely food motivated and loves to figure out food puzzles. He can figure out any puzzle his caregivers give him, and he enjoys fun doggie sports like nose work and agility. At the Sanctuary, Baker has some separation anxiety because he truly loves being with people. He is on prescription medication to help him adjust, and the behaviors were not seen in his previous home. With training and extra enrichment, his anxiety has decreased. Born in 2017, Baker knows a handful of basic training cues and is learning more daily. He currently knows how to walk nicely on a leash, he is muzzle trained, and he knows sit, down, and shake. He’s also working on crate training. Baker is a smart dog with lots of potential for more training. Baker is currently living alone, without other dogs, at the sanctuary. He should not live with cats or other small animals since he does have a bit of a prey drive. Baker would excel in an adult-only home with someone who can give him plenty of guidance and enrichment.
Delta
If you want a jogging buddy or hiking companion, Delta is your girl. She is always up for an adventure and loves to get out and explore with her people. Besides her endless energy, she is also very smart and a fast learner. Delta really enjoys clicker training and agility and would love to find an active home where she could learn new things. If you can tire her out, she then likes pets and affection. Born in 2017, Delta came to the Sanctuary from a Best Friends Network Partner. She is reactive to other dogs and would need to be an only dog in a home. She can be hard to handle when she sees other dogs, and she has redirected on a person while walking by another dog, but she did not break skin. She also has a high prey drive, so she should not be around small animals, and she will guard her toys. Delta is the kind of dog who will thrive with an active and dog savvy person. In the right situation, she will make a wonderful companion.
Mesa
Young Mesa is extremely playful and friendly. She loves string toys and though she loves to play with other cats, she can be a bit competitive. Born at the end of 2016, she came from a Pennsylvania shelter. Mesa has Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV), so she’ll need to be an only kitty or live with other cats who have the virus. Mesa is a sweet girl who can run like the wind. She’ll do well in an active family.
Rain
Rain can be hesitant with new people, but it doesn’t take her long to warm up. She’s really very sweet, and you can pet her when you earn her trust. Although she does fine with other cats, she prefers her own company. Born in 2011, Rain came from a shelter in northern Utah. She is a beautiful girl who would love to have a person to call her own. It may take her some time to adjust to a new home, but once she did she would be the sweetest, most perfect companion.
Matilda
Matilda is a beautiful cat with gorgeous marking. Everyone who meets her remarks on her beautiful coat. She is an explorer who will dash out any door to see the world. She loves going outside in the stroller or walking on a harness. She can run hot and cold with both people and other cats. Sometimes she wants your attention, but only for a certain amount of time. With other felines, she can keep to herself, or chase them around. Matilda has Feline Leukemia (FeLV), so needs to be an only cat or live with other FeLV positive cats. Born in just April 2015, she is still young and has a lot of energy. They think once she matures and settles down, she’ll make a great lap cat.
RSQ Dogs+
Ruby Red
Meet beautiful Ruby Red a one-year-old red. A coonhound mix picked up from the Hildale impound. She is sweet, friendly, and fun. She gets along well with the other dogs. A family with older children would be best due to her size and exuberance level.
Colt
Colt and his brothers were surrendered by their owner. They are 12 week old hound/shepherd mixes and cute as can be. Looking at their feet and current size, they will probably be fairly large dogs and active. Colt is available as a foster to adopt once his vetting is completed.
Skie
Adorable Skie and her partner Shep have patiently been waiting up in Hildale for a room at the RSQ dogs Inn. Now they are here and so ready to find their forever homes. They are still a bit shy but very friendly. Skie does have a heavy coat that will require some maintenance and a well-fenced yard is important as this breed loves to run and jump. Those beautiful eyes tell you I will be your new best friend.
Elwood
Elwood is a very sweet and loving 7-year-old male. Just look at those markings! He would love a quiet home where he can charm his humans. He is house trained and would do well in a home with other cats, children, or alone.
Wynter
Sweet little Wynter is an older girl who has no teeth who was saved from a Las Vegas kill shelter. But don’t let her fool you, she is a sweetheart and is really quite active for an old lady. Get in and meet sweet Wynter.
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.
Bandit
Bandit is a fantastic young dog. He gets along with other dogs, is good with respectful children of all ages and he’s looking for a family who will bring him into their home and love him as he will love them back. Bandit walks well on a leash, enjoys walks, hiking, and car rides.
Erik
Erik is a beautiful adult Doberman who needs an adoptive or foster home. His adoption fee is $125.
Tucker
Tucker is an energetic, playful young dog who gets along with just about everyone. He will need guidance to learn all his manners but walks well on a leash and just wants to please his human. please text or call Julie at (435) 773-5209.
Sabrina
After being hit by a car, little Sabrina spent 8 weeks in a cast while her bones healed. She’s 10 years old but loves to adventure by car, trail, or river. Snuggles are her favorite, but she’s not a couch potato. Sabrina lives with several big dogs and enjoys their company. Never once have they heard her bark. Sabrina would be great in any home but, even with her cast off, she will still need tender care until her bones are strong. Sabrina does require daily medication for an enlarged heart but nothing stops this little dog from living life to its fullest. They are still working on house training, but the process is slow due to her broken bones. Sabrina sleeps through the night without urinating and does not urinate on the carpet but will on tile. Her cast may be at fault, and now with it removed, she’ll be more agile and move more easily. To meet Sabrina or find out more about her, contact Andrea or A.J. at (612) 756-2374. Sabrina’s adoption fee is $100 and she is also eligible for their Seniors Helping Seniors Program.
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.
Mandy 
Mandy is a sweet calm girl looking for her new loving home. If you are looking for a companion dog, here she is. She’s potty trained and so loveable. Her adoption fee is $75.
Steve
When you meet Steve he greets you with a high five! This 3-year-old doll is super sweet, funny, and playful. He gets along with other dogs and is super human-friendly. His adoption fee is $125.Sirius
Sirius
Sirius is a shiny black cat with green eyes, he looks like a miniature panther. This mischievous boy is 3 years old, funny, playful, and loving he is everything you could want in a cat. His adoption fee is $85.
Matilda
Matilda is a sweetheart. This young tabby will win your heart over with her quiet disposition and loving nature. She gets along well with other cats and will make a wonderful addition to a loving family. Her adoption fee is $85.
Harry
This 6-year-old boy is a volunteer favorite. They all love him. He is beautiful to look at, a calm guy, he lives with other cats and he’s simply adorable. He likes his alone time but never passes up the opportunity for loves and a good conversation. His adoption fee is $85.
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.
Cookie
Cookie was found along the side of the road. She is approximately 2 years old. He is a super friendly and loving little dog. He is doing well with leash and basic command training. His adoption fee is $60.
Sparky
Sparky’s owner moved and could not take him. He is very friendly. He is easily handled and a loving little dog. He likes to snuggle and is doing well on the leash. He loves attention. His adoption fee is $60.
Jasmine
Jasmine’s owner moved and could not take her or her housemate Chappie. She is a very friendly outgoing cat approximately 9 years old. She would do best in a home with no children or other cats. She loves attention. Her adoption fee is $40.
Chappie
Chappies owner moved and could not take him or his housemate Jasmine. What a wonderful cat. He is very outgoing and the first to greet you when you go into the cat room. He has taken to the kittens and is acting as a big brother. His adoption fee is $40.
Meg
Meg’s family could no longer keep her. She is a quiet, shy girl, approximately 4 years old. She is easily handled, very sweet, and is talkative. Her adoption fee is $40.
