Southern Utah Pet Adoption Guide – January 25, 2025
Southern Utah Adoptable Pet Guide
ST. GEORGE, UT – January 25, 2025. The Independent’s Southern Utah, Pet Adoption Guide, features pet adoption options from various animal shelters throughout southern Utah. Adopt your new best friend today!
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, microchipped, 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.
Scooby
Scooby is a happy-go-lucky young Great Dane pup (born Nov 2024) with lots of love to give. He is a friendly, playful, and energetic puppy who loves to be around people, other dogs, and receive lots of affection. Scooby has a lively and confident personality, loving all the attention he can get.
Scooby will be an extra-large size dog as he is a purebred Great Dane. He will thrive in a loving home with other dogs and a family that is knowledgeable about the breed and ready for all that comes with adopting a Great Dane.
Velma
Meet Velma, an absolutely gorgeous, young Great Dane pup (born Nov 2024). Velma has a big personality and is full of confidence. She keeps her brothers in line for sure. She is a friendly, playful, and energetic puppy who loves getting lots of affection.
Velma will be an extra-large size dog as she is a purebred Great Dane. She will thrive in a loving home with a family that is knowledgeable about the breed and ready for all that comes with adopting a Great Dane.
Shaggy
Shaggy is an adorable young Great Dane pup (born Nov 2024) with lots of love to give. He is a friendly, playful, and energetic puppy who loves to be around people, other dogs, and receive lots of affection. Shaggy can also be quiet and reserved and just an overall “chill” pup.
Shaggy will be an extra-large size dog as he is a purebred Great Dane. He will thrive in a loving home with other dogs and a family that is knowledgeable about the breed and ready for all that comes with adopting a Great Dane.
Tofu
Sweet little Tofu is looking for a patient family to help her grow. She is shy and timid but very sweet.
Tofu is also quiet, gentle, house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone.
Sunday
Sunday and her three kittens recently joined us. She quickly became acclimated and is friendly to humans and cats.
Sunday is house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone.
Gator
Gator is an outgoing sweetie who likes to show his teeth to the camera. He loves humans and gets along with other cats. He just wants a lap to sit on while being pet.
Gator is also gentle, vocal, house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone.
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.
Jazzy
Jazzy is a great dog that came from a shelter that burned down in California. She’s approximately 5 years old and very energetic. She loves walks and would love hiking and any outdoor adventure. Jazzy likes to push a large ball around the yard… maybe she was a soccer player. She loves toys!
Come into the PAWS Adoption Center and meet Jazzy!
Ernesto
Ernesto is about 6 months old and came from the California fire area. He’s a very sweet boy and will make a great pet. He has been neutered and is ready to go home with someone special. Ernesto also understands several commands in Spanish!
This is one dog you need to meet so come into the PAWS Dog Room soon.
Banyan
Banyan is about 3 years old and came from the California fire area. He is a very sweet guy, walks well on a leash and loves everyone. He is scheduled for neuter but can be adopted now.
If you’re looking for a medium-sized dog to join your family, Banyan could be yours. Come into PAWS and meet him!
Namazu
Namazu is one stunning, loving cat. He adores human affection and is calm guy who resides in our free roam room with our other adults. He is vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed and neutered.
Stop by and meet this Handsome Tuxedo at the PAWS Cat Room!
Olivia
Meet Olivia. She was abandoned, left starving (emaciated), and matted to the skin. She was in such bad shape we were only able to do a quick shave on her. Her age is estimated to be about 12 years old. She’s doing much better now and she’s a very sweet cat.
Olivia would be perfect for an older person. Come see her and you could take her home with you!
Shila
Shila is a super sweet and affectionate lady. This approximately 2-year-old beauty is very patient and calm. She’s a wonderful lap cat and companion cat. She’s a fun cat to play and snuggle with.
Stop by the PAWS Cat Room and meet her and all of her friends!
Jackson Day Animal Rescue
Jackson Day Animal Rescue is a Utah nonprofit seeking to enhance the lives of shelter and rescue animals through adoption, medical services & community involvement. All efforts of Jackson Day Animal Rescue are run by our volunteers and the donations we receive. Our mission is to increase adoptions, assist in medical expenses, and bring awareness in our community about homeless pets.
Visit our website at JacksonDayFoundation.org. To adopt please fill out our Adoption Application here. We are always looking for volunteers and fosters! Please email us for more information at: info@jacksondayfoundation.org. Join us today!
*All of our kitties are spayed/neutered, microchipped, have 1st vaccines, and come with a free vet checkup.*
Charlie and Lucy
Shih Tzus, Charlie and Lucy, lost their owner when he was placed in a facility. The man’s children were not interested in keeping the dogs, so they came to us.
These two exceptionally sweet dogs are 12 years old. They are both trained to use a dog door. They both enjoy going to the local parks and playing in the water pads!
Both Charlie and Lucy could stand to lose a little bit of weight; but hey, couldn’t we all?!
Charlie is a very happy boy and loves everyone! Lucy is a sweetie who likes women but really adores men! We would love to have them adopted together. They are bffs and deserve all the best of everything. Mostly, they need a good family to love.
Clara
Meet Clara! This gorgeous, blue-eyed girl is a 4-year-old Siamese blend.
Clara can be shy but warms up once she gets to know you. She will need a patient adopter that will give her the time she needs to get comfortable and bond with her new family. Trust us; this darling kitty will be worth the wait!
We recommend a home with adults/older children.
Hank
Sweet tuxedo kitty, Hank, is a lovable 4-month-old kitty who gets along with everyone. And when we say “everyone” we mean EVERYONE: kids, dogs, cats, chickens, goats, alpacas, and horses!
Hank is playful, friendly, and affectionate. He’s a purr-fect kitty who would be a great addition to any warm and loving home!
Hank would love to be adopted into a loving home with people who will care for him and treasure him always.
Freddie
Fabulous Freddie is an extremely sweet and chill ginger tabby boy. He once roamed the streets as a feral, but those days are long gone. Now, this loving kitty wants nothing more than to relax by your side and purr his contentment to you.
Freddie is approximately 3 ½ years old. He’s a charming softie who is sure to melt your heart. He would love to find his fur-ever home where he will be loved and cared for always.
Slim
We love this handsome ginger boy named Slim! He’s a loving tabby that wants to find his forever home. He shows his impeccable manners by crossing his legs when he lays down.
Slim enjoys being brushed and will talk to you to tell you about his day! He is a little “fluffy” and is currently on food to help him lose weight.
Slim is about 6 years young and is one of the sweetest, most lovable kitties ever!
Because Animals Matter
Because Animals Matter is dedicated to reducing animal abuse and neglect 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.
Curow
Curious, quiet Curow is only a year old and is a total snuggle bug who just plain adores people and plays well with other dogs. This handsome boy is going to make someone so happy!
Curow walks well on a leash but gets a little excited to see what’s ahead so he pulls a bit. He has already been neutered and microchipped and his vaccinations are up to date. This boy is more than ready to get into his forever home!
Sisters Bixby & Brookly
Sisters Bixby & Brookly were abandoned under a bridge with their mom and left to survive on their own. Luckily they were rescued and are safe now. These sweet puppies are learning to be the puppies they were meant to be.
Bixby & Brooklyn were born around the beginning of February. They are available now since they have already been spayed and have received all their vaccinations. One or both can be yours forever today … come meet these cutie pies.
Clyde
One-and-a-half-year-old Clyde is the perfect mid-size boy. He’s quiet, gentle and loving; a little shy at first but warms up quickly. He likes to play with his toys, walks well on a leash and gets along with other dogs, even the little ones. He is a bit afraid of cats, however, but definitely not aggressive towards them.
Clyde’s owner said he wasn’t playful enough so they traded him in for a puppy. When he was left with us, his heart was broken, his coat thin and dull, his skin dark, he had no energy, and his tummy was upset. He was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism (which is common in dogs) and Addison’s disease (which is not so common). He has begun treatment and we can already see the improvement.
Because his doctor is fine-tuning his medication and he needs to go in for occasional tests, Clyde is available LOCALLY ONLY. That means we are only accepting applications from the Hurricane area (Washington County).
Rusty
Six-year-old, 60 lb Rusty has been through a LOT in his life. It is believed he was abandoned in a field by his previous owner (what kind of human being does that?) and evaded capture for at least eight months! Then he waited another six weeks at the pound before being rescued and sent to foster care. The boy is a survivor!
Rusty is a gentle, incredibly sweet, timid boy who is uncomfortable and wary of all things. He desperately wants human affection, love and support from people but he needs to trust them first and that doesn’t come easy to him.
Unfortunately, Rusty was never house trained but he’s learning quickly in foster care. At this time, he is cautious and a little nervous around other dogs, large and small but, with time, that should change. Rusty is pretty mellow for a Catahoula. He’s in good health, up to date on his vaccinations, neutered, and a favorite with his vet’s staff.
Kairi
Sweet Kairi loves everyone: other dogs, kids and grownups. When strolling around the neighborhood, she even seemed to be ok with cats, chickens and horses. She’s happy just hanging out, whether going out for a stroll, cruising around town in a car or snuggling next to you on the couch … as long as she knows she’s safe and loved.
Kairi is housebroken, spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated. She’s also very smart and has been trained to follow several commands. This lovely lady is ready to meet her new family and start a brand new life.
