The Independent Southern Utah Adoptable Pets Guide features adoptable pets from various animal shelters throughout southern Utah. Get a new pet today!
RSQ Dogs+
Payton
Payton and his brothers were surrendered by their owner. They are 16-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. Payton appears to be the shy one of the bunch. He is available as a foster to adopt once his vetting is completed.
Bronco
Bronco and his brothers were surrendered by their owner. They are 16-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. Bronco is available as a foster to adopt once his vetting is completed.
Chloe
Elegant Chloe is a beautiful girl, they think 3-4 years old and weighs 55 lbs. She is a bit on the quiet side but very sweet and friendly, good with people. She walks well on a leash. She is house trained. She does seem to be dog selective so an only dog home may be best for her. Chloe would make a loyal companion and friend for life.
Sammy
Little Sammy is a beautiful short hair orange and white seal point kitten with hypnotizing blue eyes. Without a doubt one of the silliest, most fun-loving kittens you will ever meet. He loves other kittens, humans, and we wouldn’t doubt he would love dogs too.
He is known for his love of cuddling in your arms or lap, being worn as a neck pillow, and is a bit of a back jumper. He has quite the personality!
Dave
Dave is a sweet, short-haired, grey, tabby cat. He is a kitten and they believe he would be good in a home with children, other cats or dogs. RSQ cats are microchipped, fixed, and up to date on shots before adoption.
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.
Ruby
Ruby’s owner moved and could not take her. She has had a sad life as she was adopted from a Utah shelter last year and is now back in a shelter through no fault of her own. She is approximately 8 years old and a gentle giant of a dog. She loves people but does not like other dogs so will need to be an only dog in the home. She knows basic commands and does great on a leash. She needs to have a yard where she can get plenty of exercise and a good diet where she can take off some unwanted pounds. She is such a sweet girl. Her adoption fee is $60.
Emmy
Emmy’s owner’s moved and could not take her with them. She is approximately 8 months old and puppy energy personified. She loves to play with toys, loves the pool and water, does well on a leash, and knows basic commands. She gets along with other dogs. She will grow into a big dog so you will need room where she can get plenty of exercise. Her 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.
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.
Luna
Luna’s owner was moving and could not take her and her other house-cat Jade with her. Luna is approximately 2 years old and is friendly. She loves attention and although a little shy she warms up quickly and wants attention and petting. Her adoption fee is $40.
Sabrina
Sabrina’s owner passed away and she came to the shelter. Sabrina is approximately 4 years old. She is very shy but loves being brushed and petted. She is not used to being held. Her adoption fee is $40.
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.
Brie
Brie is darling. This 6-month-old little girl is a perfect size, not to small not to big. She’s playful, loves affection and so much fun! She will make a great family dog, hiking, running and everything to make a great companion. Her adoption fee is $200.
Eddie
Meet Eddie, he’s everything you want in a pup. Fun, loving, and very trainable. He knows his basic commands and is an eager learner. His adoption fee is $200.
Mowzer
Mowzer is a friendly, fun, loving 3-year-old. He loves to sit on laps and gets along well with other cats. His adoption fee is $85.
Freddy
This stunning cat is Freddy. He is easy on the eyes, and a charming cat who loves humans and will be a great family or companion cat. He is 5 years young. His adoption fee is $85.
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.
Peter
Peter is a big, goofy dog looking for a person or a family who’ll spend some quality time with him. He loves to do training and really enjoys doing activities where he can use his mind. Peter is perfect on a leash and loves walking with people. He also enjoys car rides and playing with toys. He’s been good with all the dogs he’s met at the Sanctuary, and he likes to roll around and wrestle with them. Born in 2015, Peter is an active dog, but he doesn’t have to be doing something constantly. He’s a sunbather who really likes being outside and lounging around with people. Peter does have anxiety, especially when he is left alone. He can climb a six-foot fence and trees to escape a yard or enclosure. He lost his previous home because he kept escaping and wandering around the neighborhood. He’ll need to find a home where he can be kept safe and secure at all times.
Rella
Rella has a gorgeous coat and endearing eyes. She is shy at first, but she will make you feel very special when you earn her trust. Although she was born in 2008, she is just learning how to enjoy walks and is discovering new things in the world around her. Rella came to Best Friends from a shelter that was closing and may never have had a home of her own. She is looking for a home with someone who has the time and patience to guide her. She would also appreciate the company of a kind dog who can show her the ropes in a new home. Rella has a generous sponsor who will cover her adoption fee.
Blue
Blue is an extremely active and energetic dog. He is motivated to learn, and he picks new things up quickly. Here at the Sanctuary, he is a rock star at agility, a fun doggie sport. He also does nose work, a search and scenting sport, and he enjoys long walks and runs. Blue is an amazing fetch partner and will play ball all day long. He loves doing almost anything that keeps his mind and body active. Born in 2012, Blue can get very jumpy when he is excited. He is looking for a dog savvy and experienced adopter in an adult only home. In a previous home, he has bitten several times. He has also shown aggression toward other dogs and cats, so he cannot live with either of them. Blue has some environmental allergies and is on a prescription diet. He is the kind of dog who would thrive with the guidance of an active person who has the time and desire to work with him and bring out his best.
Abraham
Abraham is a purr box and very affectionate. It doesn’t matter whether you’re an old friend or someone he just met. He loves to play with his brother Alfonso, but he’s not so great with other cats and he doesn’t like to share attention. Born in late 2017, Abraham was found as a stray. He has Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV), so he’ll need to be an only cat or live with other cats who have the virus. Hint: Brother Alfonso also has FeLV, so it would be great to adopt them together. Abraham loves to snuggle. He loves to go on stroller rides, especially with Alfonso. They wrestle while they’re riding and are hilarious to watch. Abraham loves wand toys and loves to play!
Alfonso
Alfonso can be a little skittish around new people until he gets comfortable. He’s affectionate towards cats he knows; he’s playful and loving with his brother Abraham. Born in late 2017, Alfonso was found as a stray. He has Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV), so he’ll need to be an only cat or live with other cats who have the virus. Hint: Brother Abraham also has FeLV, so it would be great to adopt them together. Alfonso has a tail that is so long it curls up over his back. He loves to go on stroller rides, especially with Abraham. They wrestle while they’re riding and are hilarious to watch.
Checkers
Checkers does really well with people, whether she’s just met you or you’re an old friend. She loves to be petted. Checkers enjoys going for rides in a stroller. She’d prefer that other cats stay out of her space. Born in 2010, she came from a shelter in California. Checkers is diabetic and receives daily insulin shots. It’s also important that she eats before getting her injection. This quiet, older girl would do well in a forever home.
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.
Springy (Pip)
Spring (also known as Pip) is a wonderful little dog who knows some basic commands. He is house-trained with current vaccinations and is good with other dogs and cats. Pip will need an adoptive home where he will not be used for breeding purposes. He has a heart murmur and cannot be neutered for his own safety so only families willing to keep him from breeding need apply. He is a very loving, sweet guy who bounces joyfully through the day but enjoys laps. Is your lap is in his future? His adoption fee is $125. To meet Pip or find out more about him please text or call Julie at (435) 773-5209.
Belle
Belle is a wonderful little dog who knows some basic commands. She is house-trained with current vaccinations and is good with other dogs. Her adoption fee is $125. To meet Belle or find out more about her please text or call Julie at (435) 773-5209.
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. To meet Tucker or find out more about him 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.
