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.
Stax
Stax loves to meet new people, especially if they have food. He is eager to please and very food motivated, and after some treats and a walk, he is a very friendly guy. Stax walks nicely on a harness and leash and has gone through Canine Good Citizen training in the past. He loves being with his special person and enjoys going for long hikes. He really wants to be an outdoor adventure dog. Stax is not comfortable at big events with lots of people, commotion and noise. He prefers more private events or off-the-beaten-path adventures. Born in 2016, Stax is a true hound with his nose and sometimes with his voice. He loves to do nose work (a fun search and scenting sport) and agility. He is also learning basic training cues at the Sanctuary. He is currently living with a shy female with whom he loves to play and wrestle. Shy dogs are his favorite because he seems to do best with those who ignore him at first, then want to engage over time. He lived with a cat in a previous home and has passed cat test at Sanctuary, but he will chase outdoor cats and lizards.
Cordelia
Cordelia can be a really sweet, silly girl. But people only see this side of her when she’s in her comfort zone beside her best dog buddy. He helps give her a lot of confidence, and she is more willing to try new things if he’s with her. Cordelia was born in 2012. She is really smart and excels at training – especially when food is involved. She’s become a rock star at agility at the Sanctuary. Because Cordelia is a very shy dog, she can be shutdown and extremely nervous when out of her comfort zone. She doesn’t like being touched by people and probably never will be comfortable with that. Cordelia would do best in a relaxed, structured home with a very patient person or family who understands her personality and accepts her for who she is. A home without many visitors would be best. When there are visitors, she would be most comfortable staying in a quiet room so she won’t be forced to socialize. She’ll also need a confident dog buddy who will be a good role model for her.
Marley
Looking to add an active furry friend to your family? Marley may be just who you’re looking for! This young and energetic fella also has a sweet affectionate side. Marley is familiar with basic obedience commands like “sit, “paw” and “down,” has great recall and is wonderful on a leash. During times of high excitement like getting ready to go on walks, Marley has a hard time containing himself and will often jump, but staff has been working with Marley to help him refrain from doing this. Marley loves meeting and spending time with human friends and would prefer to be the only dog in a family. He’s very attentive to his people and aims to please. Once he’s comfortable with you, his silly side comes out and you’ll likely see him rolling on the ground, making silly faces and looking for belly rubs. At 4 years old, Marley likely has several active years ahead of him, so if you’re interested in a dog who you can include in some adventures, Marley may be the right fit! He’s also part of our *Single Pets program! That means Marley is eligible for a free flight home and waived the adoption fee! *Single pets do best as the only dog or cat in the home.
Mandoline
Mandoline is very chatty, and she’ll want to have a conversation with you before she’ll let you pet her. She’ll do a flirty little dance in circles, then be friendly once she’s comfortable with you. She loves to play with string toys and does well with other cats as long as they’re nice to her. Born in 2014, she came from a shelter in California. Mandoline is a pretty girl who needs a home where she feels safe. She is the classic “Caturtle,” a shy cat who comes out of her shell when given a loving home.
Miley
Miley is a beautiful girl with very distinct markings. She doesn’t know how beautiful she is, and she’s very shy with both people and other cats. Born in 2012, Miley came from a shelter in California. She won’t initiate interacting with you, but if you approach her slowly she’ll let you pet her. Quiet and scared, she will come out of her shell more quickly in a quiet home with not a lot of people or other animals.
Krupar
Ask Krupar and he will tell you there is nothing–NOTHING–he likes better than curling up in a nice lap and being showered with attention (and treats)! He can be a little shy at first, but that lasts only a moment before he decides that you’re one of his favorite people. He gets along with his cat roommates, and he loves to play with toys, preferably the interactive type! This sweet boy dreams of having a home of his own, with people who can give him all the love he wants.
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.
Bella
Bella is a 1-2-year-old husky/heeler mix. She loves to play and does well with other dogs with proper introductions and loves kids! This sweet girl is looking for her furever home.
Scrappy
Scrappy is a 10-11-month-old black mouth cur/shepherd mix. She is just a big puppy who is sweet and very playful! She loves everyone, sometimes too much, so she is currently doing basic training to learn some manners.
Ava
Ava is a 9-month-old chihuahua. She is very sweet and is a confident little pup. She loves to be around people and loves attention.
Romeo
Parting from RSQ Dogs+ will be such sweet sorrow but Romeo is looking for his Juliet! This young male cat is as loving as the fabled Shakespearean character. He is house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats.
Baker
Baker is a 2-3-year-old male who was rescued around Baker Dam. He had been living off of camper’s leftovers. He’s independent and lives life on his own terms. Once you have gained his trust he will follow you around like a puppy wanting head and cheek scratches and an occasional cuddle. He is house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone.
Providing Animals With Support (PAWS)
PAWS Adoption Center will now be open from 12-3 Tuesday-Saturday. PAWS still require social distancing and visitors to wear masks. Please submit adoption applications to dixiepaws.org/adopt and we will arrange an appointment for approved adopters to meet in 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.
Simba and Mae
Meet Simba and Mae! They love sunning in the yard, napping in the recliner with you and grooming each other. They are both approximately 10 years old. PAWS would love to see these dolls go home together. They are super sweet together. Both are vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, and spayed/neutered.
Grizzly
Meet Grizzly. This 3-year-old Border Collie Mix is a sweetheart. He loves kids and other dogs, he’s playful & smart. This guy is a small/medium build and adorable. He will make a wonderful family pet. His adoption fee is $125.
DeWitt
DeWitt is 5 years old and a very handsome and loving cat. This sweetheart will make a good companion or family cat. His adoption fee is $75.
Bettie
Bettie is a 1-year-old lovely lady. This girl is looking for a calm quiet home where she can be the only animal. This sweetheart is ready to go home. Her adoption fee is $75.
Marlon
Marlon is a calm 9-year-old male Tabby. He would be great if you would rather have a chill cat in your home and life. He came from a shelter in northern Utah. You have to meet this guy to fully appreciate him! His adoption fee is $75.
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.
Mesquite Animal Shelter has Kittens!
Mesquite Animal Shelter has Kittens! They have all colors, sizes, and sexes. Please check with the shelter about availability. The adoption fee for kittens is $40 cash or check Includes spay or neuter/ rabies and FVRCP vaccination. Please visit their Petfinder website for a current listing and more detailed information on the animals. Mesquite Animal Shelter Petfinder. Contact information: Animal Control may be reached by phone or voicemail at (702) 346-5268.
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.
Livy
Beautiful Livy is 8–9 years old and is the most loving girl ever. She is a gentle soul who takes her time / is a little on the slow-paced side and very friendly. She likes children and other dogs. Livy’s rabies vaccine is up to date and she will be receiving her distemper/parvovirus/bordetella inoculations shortly.
Bella
Pretty Bella is a rock! She’s a big goofy girl who thinks she’s little. She came to BAM a smidge overweight and will need to shed a few pounds to be as healthy as she should be. It’s hard to tell what she’s mixed with–Labrador or Rottweiler maybe but she’s a whole lot of lover girl! If you need someone to walk with or toss a ball to or just rub a tummy while you binge watch tv, she’s always ready! She may look rough and tumble but she wants to be loved on just like all the other girls. Bella gets along with other dogs but gets possessive of her toys and doesn’t always want to share so she will need to be closely monitored with her playmates.
Piper
Piper is a sweet senior girl who just wants to relax and be pampered. She is on medication for a previously untreated condition called Collie Nose and needs to be guarded from too much sun. She loves gentle kids and gets along with gentle dogs. She’s a lover girl that just needs someone to love her back.
Pepper
Sweet Pepper is a beautiful chunk of love who will go belly up for a tummy rub any time of day — except dinner time, of course. Pepper’s short snout makes it more difficult for her to tolerate hot weather, especially while exercising. It is critically important to make sure she has enough shade and water. She needs to be monitored to make sure she is not struggling to breathe. In our shelter, Pepper is cage aggressive with some of the other dogs so she would need to meet any potential playmates before adoption.
