Southern Utah Pet Adoption Guide – Sept 15, 2024
Southern Utah Adoptable Pet Guide
ST. GEORGE, UT – September 15, 2024. 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.
Stevie
Stevie is a quiet and affectionate dog who is a lover, not a fighter. He loves kisses and getting affection from his human friends. He gets along well with others, whether they have two legs or four!
Stevie is shy at first but quickly melts in your arms. If you are looking for a sweet and gentle dog, Stevie might be the one for you!
Waffles
No need for syrup on this fella! Waffles is sweet enough already! This adorable senior has had to have his eye removed. He is hoping someone has room in their hearts and home for him!
If you are interested in meeting Waffles, please apply at rsqutah.org. He is dog door trained and absolutely loves to snuggle. His foster mama is in love! He is very smart and can now sit and shake too!
Lina
Everyone, meet Lina (Rosalina), the adorable girl who is full of love and energy! She is a sweet and gentle puppy who is easy to fall in love with. Lina has a lot of curiosity about the world and is always eager to play with people. She is very intelligent and is quick to learn new things.
This little sweetheart is a great listener and loves to cuddle up with her favorite people. She is still young, so she will need a family who can provide her with the training, patience, and love she needs to grow up into a well-behaved and loyal dog.
Merlot
Merlot is here for you, all day, every day! He loves to warm your heart and clear your mind with his intoxicating affection.
Make arrangements to meet Merlot today. See if Merlot is right for you.
Riesling
Riesling is sweet, yet complex. Highly intoxicating, his gentle nature and endless snuggles are very addictive. He would love to calm you and help you drift off to sleep every night.
Apply to make Riesling yours!
Bordeaux
An absolute STUNNER, Bordeaux is a highly sophisticated cat. He is enjoying the finer things in life and would love someone to dote on him. A little wet food and love and you have a best friend to enjoy life with.
Apply to make Bordeaux yours today!
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.
Kristy
Kristy is 6 year old. She loves attention and being with people and gets nervous when not with people. She does great on a leash, is house trained and loves to cuddle.
She will make a great best friend to someone.
Jack
Jack’s owner moved and could not have him where he moved to. Jack would love to find a furever home to finish out his years. He is 9 years old.
He is very friendly and loves attention. Great on leash and loves to snuggle with the volunteers. Calm and quiet boy.
Jasper
Jasper is 3 years old and is a high energy boy who plays with every toy he can find. He needs a very high secure fence as he is an escape artist when left alone.
Jaspers knows basic commands and loves being with people- thus his escaping to find someone to play with.
Kodas
Kodas owner moved and could not have him. He is heartbroken and keeps looking for his person. He is very calm and quiet dog and just comfortable with sitting near you.
He is shy but will warm up once he feels safe. He is a good dog!
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.
Shakira
Shakira is one darling happy 5-year-old German Shepherd who loves all humans, other dogs, walks, hikes, and cuddles.
Shakira is a true athlete who loves to please and learn. She will love to go on adventures with you. Come into PAWS and meet this great girl!
Pico and Richard
Pico is a 2-year-old small Terrier mix and Richard is a 2-year-old Schnauzer/Terrier mix. They are a bonded pair and will need to go home together. They are great dogs and get along with other dogs.
They are shy at first and will need someone with patience to bring them out of their shells. Once they get to know you, they are playful and very sweet. Both are definitely lap dogs! They love to go on walks and are potty trained using a doggy door. Come meet these sweethearts!
Jane
Jane is a 2-year-old beauty! This lady is not only gorgeous but what a lover. She will make a wonderful companion cat and lap cat. She’s not only loving and sweet but also playful.
Jane likes to talk to you but she’s also a good listener. She is vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed and spayed.
Juniper
Juniper isn’t just any cat, she’s an amazing purrfect cat. She has strong character, loves unconditionally, loves to lounge, play, be loved. Yes, she’s a lady who knows what she wants. And what she wants most is a home to call her very own. She does prefer to be the only cat in the home so she can do all the entertaining and loving on her own.
This beauty is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped & dewormed and ready to go home. Come meet Juniper in the PAWS Cat Room!
Bubba
Bubba is about 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 is litterbox trained, vaccinated, microchipped and neutered. He loves his humans and to lay in a sunny window.
He also loves to help in the office: he watches the printers to make sure they don’t run out of paper. He’s 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.*
Jyra
This little scamp is looking for her fur-ever home!
Jyra is a wire Fox Terrier who is about 6 years young. She weighs about 10 pounds. Jyra has been spayed.
She’s a spunky little girl who LOVES to go for walks! Jyra is sweet, adorable, and so much fun! She is the little ray of sunshine you didn’t know you needed.
Brainy
Brainy is a 3 ½ year old Siamese/mix boy who came in with his brother, Pinky. He has the classic Siamese seal point coat along with striking blue eyes. He is quite the looker!
This mellow sweetheart is happy to chill with you and enjoy cuddles. He is a connoisseur of comfort and relaxation. If you’re looking for a gorgeous, snuggly, feline companion, Brainy and his brother Pinky are the kitties for you!
Flo
Flo is a cute little kitten who is just a little over 2 months old. She’s a playful cutie who is going to grow up to be a gorgeous adult feline!
Flo is everything you could want in a kitten. Why not double the sweetness and adopt Flo and another kitten? They do best in pairs and will grow up to be bffs!
Patty
Playful little Patty is just a wee bit over 2 months old. This adorable little imp is playful and extra cuddly!
Patty is pretty much purr-fect. Please consider adopting 2 kittens. They do best in pairs and will provide each other with companionship, and they will give you 2 times the love, laughter, and cuddles!
Penelope
Penelope is the sweetest little gray tabby!
This cutie loves to play! At just a little over 2 years old, she’s practically still a kitten. Penelope also enjoys being petted and cuddling. Her soft fur and lovely eyes are impossible to resist!
Penelope would be happiest as your only kitty or with a low energy dog.
Snickers
With a face like hers, Snickers is paws-itively adorable and impossible to resist!
She’s got the cutest little white paws as well! Snickers is just a little over 2 months old. This kitten is playful, affectionate, and obviously quite loveable.
Don’t miss out on the chance to adopt sweet Snickers. And while you’re at it, please consider adopting 2 kittens. They do best in pairs!
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.
Rusty
Six-year-old, 60 pound 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 Catah
Catalina
Ten-year-old Catalina is a total doll with a loving personality and she’s looking for a lap to call her own.
Catalina has been spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated. She’s packed her bags and is ready to go.
Summer
If you’re looking for a best friend to help you become more active, Summer is your girl! Summer is not quite six years old & does well when left alone in the house without being kenneled. She’s very playful and loves riding in the car and going for walks where she can smell everything and explore. She’s great on a leash but doesn’t do well when she meets other dogs as she gets very protective of her human. Once back inside the house, however, she’s super chill. She loves to snuggle up while watching TV and will love to sleep next to you all night long.
Sweet Summer is the perfect-sized girl; not too big and not too small, with a TON of energy. She would love to have an adopter who can keep her entertained and shower her with love (and snacks), and a fenced-in yard where she where she can play. She is amazing with all people and adores kids. With other dogs, she can be “hit or miss” so any potential adopters with dogs would require a meet and greet. And she says a firm, no thank you to cats!
Jenga
What a happy girl pretty Jenga is but … she would be even happier with a home of her own.
Jenga is such a sweetheart. We’re guessing she’s approximately two years old. She loves to romp with the other dogs and adores kids, although she might get a bit too excited for little ones.
She is spayed, housebroken, microchipped, and up to date on her vaccinations.
Sadie
Sweet Sadie came to us so scared. She’s 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.
