Southern Utah Adoptable Pets Guide
The Independent’s, Southern Utah Adoptable Pets Guide features adoptable pets from various animal shelters throughout southern Utah. Get a new pet 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.
Grace
Grace is a sweet girl who is dreaming of having someone to hike with. She was born in 2011, but hasn’t lost the spunk and energy of her younger years! Car rides are one of her favorite things, and because she is so smart, she excels during her training sessions. Grace enjoys the company of other dogs who are respectful of her space and don’t play too rough. If you need a little Grace in your life, contact the adoptions team to find out how to bring this lady into your home and your heart.
Lilah
Lilah is truly one-of-a-kind. She’s missing one of her back legs, but that doesn’t slow her down one bit. She simply takes supplements to help with mobility. Lilah is excellent with other dogs; she’s very confident, yet polite, and a really good role model for them. Born in 2013, Lilah is shy with new people. She won’t accept pets from strangers and only likes limited handling from people she knows. But watching her come out of her shell could be someone’s greatest joy. With a patient person, she’s sure to blossom into an amazing companion.
Tiana
Tiana is a shy girl looking for a special home. She is quite fearful with people she doesn’t know, but she forms strong bonds with those she learns to trust. Tiana loves other dogs, and having a confident dog friend around really helps her feel safer. Because she tends to run when she is scared, she will need a secure enclosure and someone with a watchful eye. Born in 2014, Tiana is willing to give you her unconditional love. All she needs is a patient person to show her that the world isn’t as scary as it seems.
Haiku
Haiku is a friendly cat who likes to play and revels in getting affection from people. Born in 2012, she is a nice girl who just needs a little extra help keeping herself clean due to urinary incontinence. She doesn’t mind other cats if they don’t bother her, and would probably do fine in a home with some laidback felines. But humans are true life-partners, and she can’t wait to find a home with a very special someone.
Britney
Britney came all the way from Saudi Arabia to find her forever home! This beautiful dilute tortie is sweet and sassy- one minute she’s rubbing against your legs, the next she’s swatting! But through speaking softly and moving slowly you can earn her trust, then she just melts in your lap or in your arms. Britney can be picky about her kitty friends but she’s okay as long as they know that she’s the boss! Will you meet her halfway and consider adding this feisty lady to your home?
Bradie
Bradie is so friendly! She is exceptionally snuggly and sweet, but also loves to run and play. Born in August 2009, Bradie and her siblings came to the Sanctuary from a shelter in Arizona. She’s healthy and gets along great with people, dogs, and other cats.If you’re looking for a sweet, playful kitty, Bradie really needs a home to call her own.
RSQ Dogs+
RSQ Dogs+ is Southern Utah’s newest nonprofit animal rescue group. It is an all-volunteer group dedicated to saving the lives of animals in underserved, rural areas of Washington County. All of the animals in their care are fully vetted including spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip and any medical care they may need. For more information, please contact RSQ Dogs+ at (800) 897-1136 or RSQDogsUtah@gmail.com or visit RSQDogsUtah.org. Note: With respect to the unprecedented situation around COVID-19, any interested adopters can complete an online application and will be contacted by the team.
Bailey
From Bailey’s foster: “This is Bailey! She’s living at my house while I’m working from home & she’s waiting for her forever family. She’s 1 year old & the sweetest little pup there ever was. She can run for days & loves playing with my dogs, but she also loves to cuddle up on the couch with me. She’s house trained & can use a dog door. She is a bit of an escape artist so needs a home with a well-fenced yard— although every time she’s jumped a fence, she’s just been trying to get back to us. She knows how to sit & she loves her crate. She’s adoptable through RSQ Dogs💕”. If interested in this very sweet girl, please go to rsqdogsutah.org and fill out an application.
Willow
Meet Willow! This little nugget is a 3-year-old 9 pound Chihuahua. Very sweet and loves to be carried around. Yes, she is missing an eye. It was removed due to Glaucoma. We all think this just makes her special. Do you think she would be an adorable addition to your family? Please go to rsqdogsutah.org and fill out an application.
Jax
Jax is a gorgeous 2-year-old long hair German Shepard. He was an owner surrender as they didn’t have the time to spend with him. He has a lovely personality and gets along well with kids and dogs just not cats. He loves to play fetch and swim. Jax is currently staying with a foster family. Please give us a call if you would like to arrange a meet and greet with this beautiful boy.
Tori
Little Tori is initially a little shy but is warming up to people. She’s playful and purrs away when you talk to her. Tori is house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone. Tori wants a home of her own. If you’re interested, please go to rsqdogsutah.org and fill out an application.
Bumble Bee and Honey Bee
Two adorable sisters, Bumble Bee and Honey Bee are looking for their furever home together. They were born in July 2019 and are best friends! These sisters live in a foster home and are well socialized and friendly. Both are house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or just the two of them. Are you their purrfect home? If interested in these two adorable kitties, please go to rsqdogsutah.org and fill out an application.
PAWS Adoption Center is currently closed to the public. Please submit adoption applications to dixiepaws.org/adopt. PAWS will arrange an appointment for approved adopters to meet pets with proper social distancing and in a sanitized environment. All pets are microchipped, spayed or neutered, and current on vaccinations. Below are the pets currently available for adoption from the shelter.
Honey
Honey is approximately 2 years old and is such a sweet girl. She is small and only weighs 6 pounds. Honey loves children. She is currently in a foster home with other small dogs. PAWS is still getting to know her personality. She will be spayed in the near future. Please submit adoption applications to dixiepaws.org/adopt and they will set up a time for you to meet her and they will make sure to use proper social distancing during his meet and greet. Her adoption fee is $200.
Biscuit
Biscuit is a darling 2-year-old Chihuahua. He is a cuddly and playful boy who has lived with older kids and other dogs. He is scheduled to be neutered. He is currently in foster so please submit adoption applications to dixiepaws.org/adopt and they will set up a time for you to meet her and they will make sure to use proper social distancing during his meet and greet. His adoption fee is $125.
Duncan
Duncan is a beautiful DLH black male who is 2 years old. He’s great at helping to load the dishwasher, dust the furniture with his luscious tail, he’s always up for chatting with his human, he can sweep the floor with his body as he chases his toys across the floor. This guy brings a lot to the table. He takes his wages in love, cuddles, food, and companionship. Duncan is vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed and neutered. He’s cat and dog-friendly, good with respectful children. He is currently in foster during this time of quarantine but can be met by approved adopters. Please submit adoption applications to dixiepaws.org/adopt and they will set up a time for you to meet this beautiful well mannered, playful and we will make sure to use proper social distancing during his meet & greet. His adoption fee is $75.
Sage
Sage is such a sweet cat. This year-old DSH darling is snuggly, playful and loving. She’s looking for her new home and humans. She will make an excellent family cat. She gets along with other cats, children and cat respectful dogs. Please submit adoption applications to dixiepaws.org/adopt and we will be in touch. Her adoption fee is $75.
Studly
Studly is a sweetheart. This adorable playful guy would be a great family or companion cat. He is 10 months old, loving, playful, cuddly, yep he’s the whole package. His adoption fee is $85.00. Please submit adoption applications to dixiepaws.org/adopt an we will arrange a meet and greet using the proper social distancing and in a clean sanitized room at PAWS.
The City of Mesquite Animal Shelter
Mesquite Animal Shelter is currently closed to the public. Please visit our 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. All animals will be spayed or neutered prior to leaving shelter and receive 1-year rabies vaccination and city license. Ages are approximate.
Dublin
Dublin is up for adoption! He is a Lab mix and is about 2 years old. He knows sit and down, is house trained, and is very sweet. He loves to play with toys and fetch, loves attention, and is good with most dogs. Dublin is very attentive, wants to learn, is also very active and would do best in a home with a yard. If you are interested in visiting with Dublin, please call (702) 468-0425 to set up an appointment. His adoption fee is $60.
Miss Kitty
Miss Kitty is 5-years-old. She is very friendly and easily handled. Miss Kitty is a little shy until she feels safe and comfortable with her new surroundings. She loves being petted and sitting with you and enjoying your company. Her adoption fee is $40.
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 Matterat (435) 773-5209 or visit becauseanimalsmatter.com for more information.
Frito
This pretty girl is about 4 months old and available locally only as a foster to adopt pup. Once Frito completes her vaccinations and is neutered, her adoption can be finalized but you can develop a loving relationship and be training her in the meantime! Her mother was a small pittie and dad may have been a herding dog. Hard to know for sure but the result was a truly beautiful, loving girl who gets more beautiful every day. She loves to play with other dogs and then settle down for a good snuggle. To find out more about Frito, meet her and see if she’s a match for you, text or call Julie at 435-773-5209.
Cheeto
This handsome boy is about 4 months old and available locally only as a foster to adopt pup. Once Cheeto completes his vaccinations and is neutered, his adoption can be finalized but you can develop a loving relationship and be training him in the meantime! His mother was a small pittie and dad may have been a herding dog. Hard to know for sure but the result was a truly beautiful, loving boy who gets more handsome every day. To find out more about Cheeto, meet him and see if he’s a match for you, text or call Julie at 435-773-5209.
Chip
This handsome boy is about 4 months old and available locally only as a foster to adopt pup. Once Chip completes his vaccinations and is neutered, his adoption can be finalized, but you can develop a loving relationship and be training him in the meantime! His mother was a small pittie and dad may have been a herding dog. He sure doesn’t look like his brother and sisters so we can’t be sure. Chip is pretty mellow (most of the time) for a puppy. He loves to rumble with the other dogs…even the big ones. He is loving, affectionate, and great with kids! To find out more about Chip, meet him and see if he’s a match for you, text or call Julie at 435-773-5209.
Rainbow
This beautiful girl is 1-1/2 years old. She is part kangaroo and part firecracker! She would love to have an active family with room to play and a 6’ fence. Rainbow gets along with everyone but may have too much energy for small children. She’s still young and needs work with her manners, but she’s very smart and should learn quickly. She is housebroken, can use a doggy door, and knows how to sit but she’s too wiggly to stay sitting for long. To find out more about Rainbow, meet her and see if she’s a match for you, text or call Julie at 435-773-5209.
Triscuit
This pretty girl is about 4 months old and available locally only as a foster to adopt pup. Once Triscuit completes her vaccinations and is spayed, her adoption can be finalized but you can develop a loving relationship and train her in the meantime! Her mother was a small pittie and her daddy may have been a herding dog. Sweet Triscuit is a beautiful girl who loves to play and cuddle. To find out more about Triscuit, meet her and see if she’s a match for you, text or call Julie at 435-773-5209.
