Southern Utah Adoptable Pets Guide
ST. GEORGE, UT – The Independent’s Southern Utah Adoptable Pets Guide features adoptable pets from various animal shelters throughout southern Utah. Make arrangements to meet your new best friend 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.
Logan
This is Logan! Logan is a friendly boy who is settling into the routine of Dogtown. He loves walks on the trails and the tasty treats that his caregivers provide when he’s working on learning something new. Come meet Logan! Let his adorable smile and fun personality win you over!
Aurora
Aurora is a hound dog ready for adventure! She loves everyone she meets and shows her love by greeting you with a tail that never stops wagging. The way she looks at you with those beautiful golden eyes says “I love you already!”. Aurora loves to play with her dog friends, going for walks, car rides, etc. She also loves toys and sometimes likes to keep them for herself. Aurora is 7 years old and wants to meet you today!
Cass
I might look serious in my photo, but I’m actually super sweet! Cass is a friendly girl who is just figuring out her new life here in Dogtown. She enjoys walks on the trails and spending time with people. Cass was abandoned in the desert and is taking in all the good things life has to offer her now. She hopes the next great thing will be a home of her own. If you’d like to meet Cass, please fill out an adoption application today.
Squeaky
Squeaky is a gorgeous black and white cat who is looking for a wonderful home. He is talkative and friendly with people he knows, but he is an introvert and takes his time letting people in. He wants to be a patient, quiet person’s companion, and he would make a loving addition to any home. Schedule a meet-and-greet today!
Aspen
Aspen is a unique lady with big, beautiful eyes and a luscious coat. She is both cautious and curious. She loves to explore, and meet new people and enjoys being a pet. She prefers to be a solitary cat but most of all, Aspen would love a safe place to call her own.
Persephone
Persephone is a bit shy around people. She needs a home where she can take her time getting settled in and learning to trust. She loves cats and gets along well with most of them. She is very food motivated and will come running to you if you’ve got treats.
Persephone is a sweet, sensitive girl who is full of potential. She is very small and often gets mistaken for a kitten! She’s looking for a home filled with patience and love, and lots of treats to help her feel comfortable and loved.
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, microchiped, 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.
Gunther
Gunther is such a sweet boy! He loves food, playing with his siblings, food, toys, and food! He is a German Shepherd and Great Pyrenees mix puppy that is friendly, gentle, and affectionate. This puppy is out of quarantine and ready to meet you today!
Felix
Sweet Felix is looking for his forever home. He is a German Shepherd and Great Pyrenees mix puppy that is playful, protective, and friendly. He would be good in a home with other dogs or alone. Could you be the family of his dreams?
Bailey
Meet baby Bailey! This young Chihuahua is in foster with her mama and her brother. She is a very friendly and playful pup. Bailey would make a great addition to your home and is looking for her new best friend, so call and make arrangements to apply to meet her today. She is waiting for you!
Aries
We got Aries as a kitten with his brother Leo and now he’s fully grown. Aries is an independent cat who also can be mischievous. He is confident and passionate. When he loves a human, he gives all his heart., which is probably why his favorite color is red. Ask volunteer Bryn about that! He would love to be king of the household and be the only cat. His spirit animal is a cheetah and like the cheetah, he can be full of energy. He’s an avid member of the RSQ bird-watching club. He is house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone.
Bran
Bran is an independent happy go lucky cat. He gets along with the other cats but is somewhat solitary. He enjoys playing with toys and basking in the sun. He’s an active member of the RSQ bird-watching club. Bran loves can food and while impatiently waiting for his bowl steals food from another cat’s bowl by using his paw like a spoon. He is house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone.
Rickon
Rickon has a low-key personality. He is a sweet, friendly boy and loves to play! He enjoys morning bird watching followed by napping in a sunny spot on the catio. He will make a loyal pet. He is house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats, children, 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.
Percy
This is 5-month-old Percy and he is the best puppy! He’s a Lab mix. This guy loves to listen and will be a dream to train. He’s sweet, curious, playful, and darling! He is scheduled to be neutered. Drop by and meet this great boy today!
Theo
This is 5-year-old Theo and he is a doll. He’s sweet and playful, a Yorki/Pekingese Mix who loves walks and playing. He’s lived with other dogs and seems to love all humans. He is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and dewormed. Stop by the Adoption Center and meet this great guy!
Winnie
Winnie is a fun-loving Lab. America’s sweetheart dog. She’s playful, boisterous, and wants to learn. She loves affection and will be a great dog to train. Smart as a whip, social, loving, and playful. She is scheduled to be spayed. Come meet this great girl today!
AJ
AJ is a beautiful long-haired Calico kitty about 4 years old. She is so sweet and lovable. She loves to play, too. She is new to PAWS so we are still getting to know her personality. Come by the PAWS Cat Room and see what you think of this great cat!
Nina
Nina is a 1-year-old female and she is just beautiful. She is very sweet, playful, and social. She gets along with other cats but would also be fine as an only cat. She will be a great addition to any household. She is waiting to meet you in the PAWS Cat Room.
Dustin
Dustin is a small male cat that is approximately 2 years old. If you’re looking for a sweetheart cat, he could be the one. He loves people and is playful and loving. Come to the PAWS Cat Room and meet Dustin!
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 1-year rabies vaccination and city license. Ages are approximate.
Stitzy
We bet this pretty girl caught your eye! Meet Stitzy, a 6-7 month-old active pup who is ready to find a place to call her own. She is spunky and full of life, which means that she needs someone who can keep her busy. This girl will need continued training and socialization so she can be one of the best canines out there. She is very smart but has not had someone to teach her many basic commands or manners yet. She will need someone home with her most of the day because she will need to go out and go to the bathroom every 2-3 hours. A full-time out-of-home worker would not be around enough to take care of me properly (and she would be lonely!). If you are home most of the day and have the time and patience, and you want a really cute puppy, she can’t wait to meet you! Her adoption fee is $60.
Toby
Hi, I’m Toby. I was found abandoned. Sometimes I tend to get jealous when someone else is getting attention so a home where I could be the focus would allow me to flourish. I was a little reserved and to be honest, scared the first week I was here. Now that I know it’s safe here I have become much more social. Let me reassure you, I would be very happy to meet you and come to live with you. I am going to need lots of exercise and I am a little high energy when I first get outside but then I calm down and really soak up the lovin’ & attention that I am given. Ya know, a guy can’t pass up attention. I sure am ready for my life to look up again and I can’t wait to find a family that I can rely on and love forever. My adoption fee is $60.
Millie
Millie was found abandoned with her mother Tillie. She is six months old and she can be a little shy until she knows you. Tilly loves people and playing with toys. She is learning to walk on a leash and knows “sit”. Her adoption fee is $60.
Tillie
Tillie was found abandoned in a yard wearing a collar and dragging a leash. She came with her daughter Millie. She is shy but warms up quickly, and loves to be with people. She is doing well with basic manners and leash walking. She is a beautiful dog. Her adoption fee is $60.
Samantha
13 months old Samantha is an independent cat that is looking for a home without a dog or cat as she has a very strong personality. This independent gal knows what she wants – a loving home where she can be the queen of the castle. Samantha enjoys getting attention but prefers when it’s on her terms. She will do best in a quiet home where she can be the star of the show. She will rub up on you affectionately. She will greet you at the door and tell you about her day and ask you about yours. She likes hanging out with you while you are doing your chores and she wants to know what you are doing. This fine lady needs someone with some patience, who will work with her and make her comfortable with her surroundings. Her adoption fee is $40.
Pye
Pye is a calm and quiet lady that asks for very little in life. Pye is very easygoing and will never pass up a nice chin rub or scratch behind the ears. Once you start giving this pretty girl attention, she will rub and head butt you asking for more. She would love to share her new home with respectful people of all ages. If you are looking for the purr-fect gentleman Pye may be just the one for you. She prefers to be an only pet and would prefer a quiet home where she will be allowed to adjust at her own pace. She is sweet, comes when called, likes to be carried like a baby, and is sure to be a wonderful friend.
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. 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.
Paintbrush
Paintbrush is a stunning boy with the cutest splotchy nose and an infectious smile. We guess his age at a year or less. He’s quite social and enjoys a good game of catch.
Paintbrush is available LOCALLY ONLY as a foster to adopt. Once he has been neutered, the adoption can be completed and this beautiful boy will be all yours!
Bruiser
Meet Bruiser! Born approximately April 15th, rose-nosed Bruiser is ready to become somebody’s very best friend and can’t wait to start life with his new family. He is well-socialized and loves playing with the other dogs. He’s not just a playboy though…he’ll gladly stop romping for a quick cuddle in your lap.
Bruiser has been neutered and is housebroken, microchipped, and current on his vaccinations.
Greta
Greta was born approximately July 1. She’s good with other dogs, kids and cats too! She’s loving, sweet, and playful and wants all the attention for herself.
Greta is available LOCALLY ONLY as a foster to adopt. Once she has been spayed, the adoption can be completed and this cutie patootie will be all yours!
Quincy
Although she isn’t doing the full husky howl yet, baby Quincy is already very talkative and she has plenty of important things to say.
Born May 31st, she’s almost … but not quite … house trained. She loves water and would be so happy with an adopter who doesn’t mind snuggling a wet girl! She has fun with dogs of all sizes and even gets along with cats!
Quincy’s going to make a great family dog but her puppy teeth are razor sharp and she likes to bite so she should be fully supervised around kids. She needs lots of chew toys until those big-girl teeth come in.
Ozzie
Ozzie is a sweet, playful girl who is ready for any adventure. At 3-1/2 years old, she has a lot of energy and loves to play. This girl can occupy herself alone outside but also loves to romp with kids and other dogs. She will always be happy to stop to give you kisses and follow you around admirably.
Ozzie does have a strong prey drive, however, so cats and chickens are not going to be safe with her. She’s an amazing dog that someone gave up on too soon. She is ready for a parent or family to give their love and time to her.
Diamond
Eight-year-old Diamond is a gentle girl who would give anything to be in an easy-going home with someone special who will take her on leisurely walks and activities and smother her with hugs! She adores sitting in the shady grass and just being loved on.
The poor girl was rescued from a kill shelter in California and, even though she’s safe now, she’s not a fan of being kenneled and would much prefer sitting on a couch with her humans all day watching soap operas.
Diamond enjoys the company of other dogs and will gently remind those that are too playful to be respectful of her age. She’s not a grumpy old lady though–if you ever want a laugh, just get a toy out and watch her play. She steals everyone’s hearts. She has lots of love in her and just needs someone to share it with.
Roxy
Roxy needs a playmate! This girl is so affectionate, full of life, and smart, smart, smart!!! She wants nothing more than get outside and play ball, tug, you name it–she just wants to play!
Unfortunately, life changes didn’t allow pretty Roxy to stay with her family and she has to be re-homed. She’s a wonderful girl (did we mention that she’s smart?) who needs someone with an active lifestyle and time to help develop her mind. She would probably be a great agility dog, frisbee fetcher, and/or running/hiking partner. And once she’s worn you out, she’ll snuggle up to you on the couch for cuddles and cookies. (Exercise and cookies- you can’t lose!) And can you imagine gazing into those gorgeous eyes every day?
