Southern Utah Pet Adoption Guide – April 19, 2024
Southern Utah Adoptable Pet Guide
ST. GEORGE, UT – April 19, 2024. The Independent’s Southern Utah, Pet Adoption Guide, features pet adoption options from various animal shelters throughout southern Utah. Open your heart, adopt 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 are up-to-date on vaccinations. If you have questions about a specific pet or the adoption process, please email adoptions@bestfriends.org, or call (435) 688-2327. If you’d like to apply to adopt one of these featured pets, search their name here then click the orange adopt link and fill out the form. Check out our current and ongoing adoption specials here.
Kensey
Kensey is a shy and timid girl who is looking for a safe place to land. She does well with other dogs, although will be pretty nervous if people are around and won’t do much interacting. She has already picked up her daily routine here in Dogtown and would love a home that will continue following a routine so she knows what to expect and can build confidence.
We recently discovered that she loves the car, so that has been her favorite way to interact with us so far and she’ll even sneak in a few sniffs from the backseat. She has so much potential, she just needs a little guidance. Plus, look at that face! If you think your home could be a good fit for Kensey, submit an application today!
October
October is generally comfortable with new people after a short walk and some treats (pupperoni is his favorite). Once he is your friend he is a goofy kid with the zoomies loves to play.
October is very affectionate and would be equally happy lounging around with his people as he would be out on a hike or car ride. This kiddo has a lot of love to give! If you’re interested in adopting October, reach out to an adoption specialist today!
Pegasus
Pegasus is a regal 5-year-old house hippo who is looking for her forever kingdom with some loyal subjects. When she isn’t ruling the world, she loves puzzle toys and a good snuggle sesh.
Pegasus needs some time to get used to new people, but all she wants to do is be your best friend and greatest companion. She also enjoys car rides to her favorite fast-food restaurants for yummy snacks.
She is spayed, microchipped, dewormed, and is up to date on vaccines. She is housebroken and walks well on a leash. She had done well with most dogs.
If you are interested in meeting Pegasus please submit an application today!
Purrlock Holmes
Meet Purrlock Holmes, the inquisitive tabby cat with a knack for solving mysteries and stealing hearts. Purrlock adores back scratches and quality time with his people, relishing in the warmth of companionship and affection. With his curious nature and charming demeanor, Purrlock is always ready for an adventure or a cozy snuggle session.
Whether investigating every nook and cranny of his surroundings or lounging by your side, his presence brings joy and comfort to every moment. With Purrlock Holmes as your feline companion, you’ll embark on endless adventures and share countless unforgettable moments. He’s ready to be your loyal sidekick, offering endless purrs and affection as you navigate life together.
Orchid
With a coat of soft white and gentle gray, Orchid is a vision of elegance. Her striking blue eyes hold a world of mystery, matching her quiet and shy nature.
In the gentle presence of Orchid, you’ll discover the beauty of understated grace.
Voyageur
Voyageur is a sweet, solemn, ball of white fluff. She prefers people over cats and wants you to give her a home of her own.
Make arrangements to meet beautiful Voyager 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.
Max
Meet Max. He is a handsome 7-year-old blue heeler. Max is housetrained and walks nicely on a leash. He loves to be with his people and has a playful personality.
Max has been living with his adopted sister Abbie (also available) in a home and doing well. Due to some health issues with his owners, he is looking for a new family. He is available to be adopted with Abbie, but also can be adopted alone where he then would prefer to be the only pet in the home.
Abbie
Meet Abbie. She is a 7-year-old blue heeler. Abbie is housetrained and walks nicely on a leash. She is a “Velcro” dog and really loves to be with her people. She is a little shy at first but warms up quickly to new people.
Abbie has been living with her adopted brother Max (also available) in a home and doing well. Due to some health issues with her owners, she is looking for a new family. She is available to be adopted with Max, but also can be adopted alone where she then would prefer to be the only pet in the home.
Mellow
Meet Mellow man! A gorgeous Egyptian Mau, he has lived a rough life. He will need someone with patience to give him space and allow him to adjust on his own schedule.
Mellow is a brave, curious, and independent cat. He is house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone.
Hazlenut
Happy Hazlenut is a young tortie full of spice. She loves attention and thinks it should all be hers!
Hazlenut is playful, friendly, gentle, affectionate, and house-trained. Apply to meet sweet Hazlenut today!
Fiona
Look no further, your PURRFECT cat is RIGHT HERE! Fiona is in a foster home and doing wonderfully! She loves warm hugs, snuggles, pets, and love.
She is approximately 2 years old and amazing in every way! Fiona is house-trained and would be good in a home with or without children.
The City of Mesquite Animal Shelter
Please visit Mesquite Animal Shelter’s Petfinder website for a current listing and more detailed information on the animals. Mesquite Animal Shelter Petfinder or Please also check our Facebook pages for lost and found animals along with pet information at Mesquite Animal Control. We are located at 795 Hardy Way in Mesquite, Nevada. Animal Control may be reached by phone or voicemail at (702) 346-5268. Appointments will be made for you to visit an animal you are interested in adopting. All animals will be spayed or neutered prior to leaving the shelter and receive a 1-year rabies vaccination and city license. Ages are approximate.
Asher
Asher was found as a stray but had to belong to someone as he is super friendly and loves being with people. He will sit on your lap, put paws around your neck, and give kisses.
Make arrangements to meet Asher today! He is ready to give all of his love to his person/family.
Salem
Salem was found as a stray and she is two years old. She was thought to be feral so she has tipped ear.
She is very friendly, loves being petted, playing with wand toys. She will come when called and she will follow you around for attention.
Webster
Webster was found as a stray. He had been living alone in a neighborhood with people feeding him. He is a 12 lb + boy.
Webster had an eye injury that required his eye to be removed. He is shy and settling in and loves being petted and brushed. He isn’t quite comfortable being held yet but is making progress. He is a beautiful boy.
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.
Andy
Meet 5-month-old Andy! He’s a Lab/Border Collie Mix pup and is beyond adorable. He is a well-socialized kid who loves playing and cuddling.
Andy gets along with other dogs and loves all humans. He’s smart and will be able to learn quickly. He’s ready to go home with his new family.
Come in and meet him and his siblings in the PAWS Dog Room!
Jasmin
Meet 2-year-old Jasmin! She is a Lab/Husky mix breed who encompasses all the great qualities of both breeds. She is a loving, playful girl who loves all humans and other dogs.
Jasmin is well-mannered, walks well on a leash, knows basic commands, and loves to go on walks and hikes. She’s got a great personality and would love to go home with you!
Ralph
Ralph is 6 months old and is a Hound/Lab mix. He is a very sweet boy and a quick learner who is always eager to please!
Ralph gets along well with other dogs and people of all ages, so he’ll make a great addition to any family. He is a great puppy – this guy is playful and full of energy! He loves people and is very affectionate.
Come meet Ralph at PAWS Adoption Center any time to say hi!
Juniper
Juniper is approximately 2 years old and is a grey and white cat. She is sweet, beautiful and playful. She had to be rehomed due to severe allergies in the home.
Juniper didn’t live with other cats or dogs but seems to be okay with the cats at PAWS. She will make a great pet or companion.
Come meet Juniper in the PAWS Cat Room!
Happy
Happy is a 4-year-old DLH Orange Tabby male. He is a sweetheart and gets along with other cats. He loves people and getting pets.
Give Happy a sunny window to nap in, a lap to lay in and he will be the happiest boy in the world. Happy is a volunteer favorite. He has that great Tabby personality and check out those ear tufts!
You must come in and meet this great cat!
Bubba
Bubba is approximately 2 1/2 years old. He would like to be the only cat in the home so he can give and get all the loves. He loves his humans and to lay in a sunny window.
He is litterbox trained, vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered. He is a very handsome guy so come by and say hi soon. He may win your heart and you can take him home with you!
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.*
Ivy
Ivy is a very sweet 3-year-old mini greyhound and terrier mix dog. She is fixed, microchipped, vaccinated and ready to find her forever home.
Ivy is a lap dog; her favorite place is anyone’s lap. She gets along with other dogs, and will share your lap! She is doing well on house training. Ivy has a bit of separation anxiety but as she gains confidence, her anxiety diminishes.
Ivy is a darling little girl!
Ranger
Ranger is just as cute as a button! He is a mini Australian Shepard mix.
This 8-month-old sweetheart weighs approximately 15 pounds and has a whole lotta love packed into that adorable, fuzzy body!
Ranger is house-trained and gets along with the dogs in his foster home. He’s a happy boy who loves everyone!
Sammie
Sweet Sammie is slowly coming out of his shell. He was rescued from a neglectful home with four other dogs. Initially, he is timid but shows no signs of aggression toward people or other dogs.
Ammie is potty trained and is working on his leash skills. He enjoys a good snuggle. A quiet home would work well for him.
It’s sweet Sammie’s turn to be loved and taught that life can be good.
Jet
Jet is a big goofball who thinks he’s a lap dog! Seriously, this guy likes to ham it up. He loves everyone he meets! He’s playful, handsome, smart, and will give you all of his love and then some!
Jet is the perfect dog for an active, energetic person or family who will include him in all of their excursions. Loyal and oh-so-loving, Jet would love to be part of a family who will love and cherish him always.
Bohdi
Bohdi is approximately 7 months old and weighs 50 pounds. We don’t know what he is mixed with, but one thing is for sure – Bohdi is 100% awesome!
Bohdi gets along great with his foster dog siblings, other dogs, kids, and adults. He is indifferent to kitties. Bohdi is house-trained and uses the doggy door like a champ. He also sleeps in a crate at night with his very special dinosaur toy. Awwww!
He is sweet and gentle and he loves to be with his foster family. However, he is okay with being left alone. This tri-colored cutie plays fetch and really loves going out on daily walks. He is obedient off-leash. Bohdi also enjoys water so he would absolutely love to have a doggy pool in his fur-ever home.
This boy is affectionate and very lovable. He will be a wonderful family pet!
Jasper
Jasper is an energetic, 3-year-old who is eager to please, well-behaved, and needs to be in a home with older children and active people.
Jasper is crate-trained and knows lots of commands. He likes to be out on the water and to play in the water, and he loves to go for walks.
Although he is crate trained, he likes to be with his human and sleep in their bed at night (awwww! ). Jasper is house-trained.
He got along just fine with a kitty as a housemate, and he was friends with a chicken. He ignores little dogs but it is unknown how Jasper would react to a larger dog.
This sweetheart is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Jasper is a very handsome boy who would love to find his fur-ever family!
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.
Finnie
Squatty-body Finnie is beautiful, friendly, playful and obedient. She is good with kids but we don’t know how she is yet with other dogs or cats.
Finnie knows come and sit. She walks well on a leash and enjoys going for walks. She doesn’t care for car rides. She is a 1.5 years old and has been spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped. She is ready to start life with a new family. Finnie does require special food made for sensitive stomach.
Because Corgis are bred to be herding dogs, potential adopters should be familiar with the breed before making a commitment.
Jodi
With a seriously cute underbite, 2.5 year old Jodi may be one of the most interesting mix of breeds we’ve ever seen…and she has an interesting personality to match.
Jodi can be dog-selective and prefers older children so she should be introduced carefully to any potential playmates. Cats are probably a no. She’s a wonderful, loving girl who adores tummy rubs and pitty scratches.
Jodi has been spayed, microchipped, and is up to date on her vaccinations. She’ll need a patient adopter who is willing to help her become the best girl she can be.
If you’re interested in Jodi, submit a BAM Adoption Application and, if approved, we’ll 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.
Rosie
Beautiful Rosie is just a little over a year old. She is sweet and shy and loves to snuggle.
Something in her past has made Rosie fearful and her love must be earned but it’s so rewarding when she bonds with her special person. She is people-selective: she distrusts some men and some children make her nervous so a quiet household would be her best fit.
Rosie has been spayed, microchipped, and is fully vaccinated. Plus, she has eyelashes to die for!
Sadie
Sweet Sadie came to us so scared. She is still shy but is gaining confidence and really coming out of her shell.
Sadie loves to play with other dogs. She would probably be good with cats and respectful children but she’ll need a patient family who is willing to love her on her terms until she feels comfortable. Once she trusts you, she will be your very best friend.
Sadie has been spayed, is house-trained, and is up to date on her vaccinations. She really is the nicest girl and adores being petted and loved on.
Sam
Sam’s family moved and couldn’t take her along.
The good thing is Sam is housebroken, spayed, and current on her vaccinations. She’s very friendly and loves playing with kids and other dogs. The not-so-good thing is she will counter-surf if allowed and chew out of boredom so she will need an active family for stimulation to get her energy out and supervision to keep her busy and out of trouble.
She’s a beautiful girl who just needs to learn some manners.
Tater
Tater is about 1-1/2. He has already been neutered, and microchipped, and is current on his vaccinations. He’s a wonderful boy who just wants love and security and will give it back to you in spades if given half a chance.
Tater needs some stability in his life. He’s been passed around from one home to another but no one has ever been a family to him. He’s a fun boy who likes to talk and play. He’s good with other dogs and adores his people. If you need someone to protect your family while being a total couch potato, he’s your boy.
