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.
Patty
Are you looking for a wiggly, snuggle-bug to join your life? Patty would fit this role perfectly! When Patty sees her favorite people or it is time to go for walk, she gets full body wiggles and her tail moves 100 mph. Patty came to the sanctuary from our LA center to enjoy a more laid-back life. She is happiest when she is laying on her big comfy bed, relaxing after mealtime. She loves her walks and car rides but really is a couch potato at heart. Her nickname is Patty Panda because of her unique black markings.
Patty is a sweet senior girl who is looking for her forever home to spend her golden years as your one and only and in return she will be your number fan and always greet you with a smile.
Ace
Ace is a friendly guy who loves hanging out with people and getting lots of attention and affection from them. He’s always up for a walk or hike and would do great in a home that enjoys adventure, too. Ace is very smart and picks up on training easily since he’s very food motivated and eager to learn. When he’s not hanging out with humans, you can find Ace playing with stuffy toys or snuggled up in his bed resting. Solving food puzzles and working on frozen Kongs is another one of his past times. He also enjoys the company of other dogs and will zoom around and chase with them. Ace would feel most comfortable in an adult-only home that has dog experience and understands his needs. He’s a young guy, born in 2018 so he has a long life ahead of him and is looking for his forever home where he can have consistency and feel safe.
Buster
Do you have a couch? Are you searching for a dog who will hang out with you on that couch? If so, then Buster is the dog for you! This low-maintenance dog has never met a stranger and enjoys playing with his family when he isn’t sleeping. Due to a chronic medical condition known as tracheal collapse, Buster is not able to go on long walks or hikes, which is fine with him! Buster is more than happy to go for a leisurely walk or car ride. Because of his condition, Buster needs to walk on a harness and maintain a healthy weight. Buster currently prefers to be the only pet in the home but does well with human siblings. This handsome boy would be a wonderful addition to your family! Ask us about how you can bring Buster home!
Abigail
Meet Abigail! Abigail is a petite lady with beautiful swirls of black on her brown coat. She enjoys lounging around, dressing up, laying on your lap, and hanging out with her cat roommate. One of her favorite things to do is hide up high or in a hidey bed and watch you as you go about your day! If you are looking for a quiet, loving companion Abigail is waiting for you!
Nick
Hi, my name is Nick! And I have a BIG LOVABLE personality to match my big space-like eyes! I’m a giant fluff that LOVES to play, play, PLAY! Forever a big kitten at heart! I love to meet new people and I’m great at making friends with every person and every cat! I have the confidence and curiosity to make any place feel like home but I would love to find my forever home with you! I do have limited vision but you would never know because I can jump, run, and play with ease and speed! I can easily find any size toy! I love attention and will call out for my friends when things go quiet, just to make sure everything is okay! I’m just one big lovable goofball and I can’t wait to meet you and for us to be best friends!
Sockie
Sockie is a clean, quiet lady who loves attention and pets. She takes her time in getting to know a space and those around her. This perfect lady is ready for a warm, quiet forever home. Make arrangements to meet Sockie today!
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.
Pixie
Pixie is an American Staffordshire Terrier mix female dog. She is 55 pounds of pure love. She is the height of a corgi and wiggles of a Staffordshire terrier. She is approximately 5-6 years old. She would be good in a home with other dogs, children, or alone. RSQ DOGS+ pulled her from the Iron County shelter so she could receive medical for a lump on her head. She will be ready for adoption once her medical and vetting are complete.
Widget
Widget is a 5 to 6-month-old, Great Pyrenees mix puppy so he’s going to be a big boy. He is an affectionate, playful and happy dog. He loves hugs and likes to be with people and other dogs. He is always smiling and dances when he sees visitors. In puppy fashion, he will jump on you but he’s quickly learning that’s a no-no. His nature is gentle and loving despite his tough beginning. Widget just wants to be part of a family that will love him for the sweetheart he is!
Millie
Young, sweet Milly would be good in a home with other dogs, with children, or alone. She is so ready for her furever family and home. Could that be yours? Get in and meet Milly today she is ready for her own family!
Caveman
Caveman is looking for a dwelling that will keep him warm and safe. He does not act in a rough or crude manner. It’s quite the opposite. He’s very mellow and just wants to be loved. Caveman enjoys head scratches and conversation. He is house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone.
Whiskey
Whiskey is an adorable young cat who needs a loving home with toys and opportunities to play and cuddle. He is house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone. Make arrangements to meet beautiful Whiskey today!
Charm
This beauty has eyes the color of our Utah skies. If her azure eyes don’t captivate you, her sweet affectionate ways will hold you spellbound. Charm is a young cat who loves cuddling and being brushed. Her magical powers will win you over. Charm is house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone.
Providing Animals With Support (PAWS)
PAWS Adoption Center is now open to the public Tuesday-Saturday 11 AM-3 PM. Mask’s are required. All pets are microchipped, spayed or neutered, and current on vaccinations. Below are the pets currently available for adoption from the shelter.
Amber
Meet Sweet Amber. This girl has just finished nursing and raising her babies and is now ready to move on with her life. She is very social, loves walks, and can’t get enough cuddles. She’s a pleaser who likes children and has a very easy-going personality. Amber is a cattle dog mix, approximately 1-year-old and looking for her new home.
Buttercup
This darling pup is simply scrumptious, a retriever mix, spunky, sweet, and playful. She is an adorable pleaser who wants to listen and learn. This pup has received her first set of puppy shots, is microchipped and dewormed, and will be fully vaccinated and spayed at the appropriate age. She is currently 13 weeks old.
Cinder
Meet the adorable spunky Cinder. She is a 2 1/2-year-old Heeler-Pit Mix with the most beautiful blue brindle-white coat. She’s a natural athlete who will be a great running, walking, hiking companion. She’s sweet, a pleaser, and adorable. Cinder is potty trained, knows her basic commands, she will take treats from you gently. Because of her love for playing, she will do best with older children. She appears to like other dogs and seems neutral towards cats. She is currently in training at WOOF Wellness Center for Active Pets where she is learning to be an excellent walking buddy. Cinder loves to be with her humans and is a natural pleaser.
Lily
Lily is a 13-year-old Calico/Golden Tabby mix. She is such a sweetheart. If you’re looking for a calm cat for your home, she would fit right in. She has been spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated and is ready to go to her new furever home. Come in and meet her soon!
Maki
Maki is a 2-year-old Torbie (Calico/Torti/Tabby mix). She has beautiful markings with a personality to match. She gets along with other cats and would do well in a home with or without other cats. She is a playful girl who loves her lap time with humans. Come to PAWS and meet this great girl!
Polly
Polly is a 3-year-old female Tabby/Polydactyl kitty. Having extra toes can be fun when you’re playing with cat wands and other toys. She is a sweet girl who loves pets and gives lots of love. She gets along with other cats and is a great companion cat. You should meet her!
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.
Tecca (Black and white) and Arti (Black and white Hampstee- Calico)
Black and white long-haired female guinea pig and calico male. These fun little animals are a little shy but love to be cuddled and petted. They are looking for a loving home to go to. Their adoption fees are $15 each.
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.
Sugar (Jolie)
Although she came with the name Jolie, her foster mama has renamed her Sugar: she’s all white and as sweet as can be! A tiny thing … we’re guessing 5 lbs or less … she’s young and very playful. She gets along well with her foster pack but is a people dog and is happiest with a squeaky toy or getting attention from her person.
Sugar already knows how to use the doggy door and is learning to walk on a leash. She’s getting used to being snuggled but is not a lap dog yet … she’s quite the independent girl although she likes to keep you in her sight. Sugar loves her treats so teaching her should be a simple task. Because of her size, we suggest no children or only those who are older and respectful.
If you are interested in checking out this adorable little girl to see if she could be your new best friend, call or text her foster mama Phyllis at (435) 705-9227 to arrange a meeting.
Jacob
Poor little Jacob was hit by a car and ended up losing a large chunk of his tail which feels better and is now a cute little nub. He’s a shy, sweet boy who only wants someone he can love and trust to keep him safe. We aren’t sure what breeds he has in him but there’s probably a bunch! He’s long and lean with legs like a basset hound but his head is more like a terrier that’s what we at BAM call a one-of-a-kind perfect blend!
If you would like to meet this delightful boy, visit that BAM Place between 9:00 and 5:00 Tuesday through Saturday or submit a BAM Adoption Application and, if approved, we’ll contact you within 7 days to arrange a meeting. To submit an application, click here.
Dee Dee
Dee Dee is a precious little senior long-haired dachshund who had to be shaved before she could travel to BAM because she was so matted. She was lumpy, bumpy, a little warty, and had some pretty nasty teeth but, after a snip here, a nip there, and a few tugs everywhere, she’s looking and feeling so much better!!! She’s looking forward to getting her stitches out on March 3rd and moving into her forever home.
Dee Dee has glaucoma which will require ongoing treatment (eye drops) and she may be a bit hard of hearing, but she has the sweetest temperament and loves to walk. She isn’t really a lap dog … yet … but she does like to be near her people and will follow you everywhere
If you would like to meet this delightful girl, visit that BAM Place between 9–5pm Tuesday through Saturday or submit a BAM Adoption Application and, if approved, we’ll contact you within 7 days to arrange a meeting. To submit an application, click here.
Barry
Barry is not a lap dog (unless he decides he wants to be). Instead, he is a grumpy boy who came to us with a broken pelvis which still causes him pain. In the year he’s been with us, Barry also suffered seizures and kidney stones. He’s on a special diet and medication for all of these things, but he’s still a grump. And we all still love him!
Since being in our care, the poor guy has had to deal with puppies and big dogs who don’t understand why he doesn’t want to roughhouse. He does get along with dogs who aren’t in his face and likes to fetch a ball as long as you don’t try to take it back from him (Barry’s rules).
Ornery as he is, Barry is kind of our mascot and we want the old guy to catch a break and live out the remainder of his life with someone he can find solace in.
Barry loves to rub his back on the floor and wiggle and loves to have belly rubs by a person of his choosing. He enjoys certain members of our team while others simply aren’t his cup of tea.
To find out more about Barry, meet him and see if he’s a match for you, text, or call Julie at (435) 773-5209.
Ace
Ace is a happy, big old pup who has no idea he’s ever been injured, has recently had major surgery, and definitely doesn’t’ know that he’s supposed to have been calm and quiet while recuperating. His vet is amazed at just how well he has done so quickly!
Ace has a lot of energy and will need an active home. He would love to have a nice big yard to play in, along with regular and increasing exercise to strengthen his leg. In a few months, he’ll likely want to go on hikes and long walks. In the meantime, he loves affection and he loves to play! If he has toys and balls, he can entertain himself for long periods of time. He’d love you to throw the ball, but if you’re not available, he’s perfectly capable of throwing it for himself!! He needs to learn some manners but he is a bright boy and will learn quickly. He does tend to be toy possessive so some supervision will be needed with his doggy playmates.
Ace is fully vaccinated, neutered, microchipped, and ready to go to his forever home today!!! He will need an adopter with patience and one who is willing to care for him if his leg causes him issues in the future.
To find out more about Ace, meet him and see if he’s a match for you, text, or call Julie at (435) 773-5209.
Puppies: Chip, Echo, Elsa, Misha, Punky
To find out more about any of the puppies text or call Julie at (435) 773-5209.
