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.
Hinata
Hinata strikes the perfect vogue-like poses. She not only has beauty but brains too. A smart, high-energy girl, Hinata benefits from lots of exercise and is ready to be your hiking, walking, or running buddy – a girl has to watch her figure. In fact, she enjoys agility training, playing fetch, splashing in a kiddie pool, and LOVES rope toys for tug of war. She can hit her mark on the runway as she knows basic commands. An experienced dog owner in an adult-only home would be an ideal match for exuberant Hinata as she longs to be your one and only model pooch.
Ebbie
Hello! My name is Ebbie 🙂 I was found on a mountain alone, but I’m happy spending time currently in a foster home! I’m happy-go-lucky and love to sleep on soft beds with my people. I love to sniff all the sniffs! Walks are my favorite and I often take my time just taking in all the smells. I’m great with children! I even understand which toys are mine and which are theirs.
I can NOT live with cats. My prey drive is very high, and I will most likely harm them. As far as other doggies go, I can get along with them, but not always. My manners with other dogs aren’t the best and they tend to dislike me because of it.
Tacoma
Tacoma is a whole-year-old, plus a few days, but when we call “Puppy puppy puppy” he comes running. Tacoma is very shy and does take time to warm up to people. He currently does not allow human touch. He gets his confidence being around other dogs and enjoys playing with them. The way to earn Tacoma’s trust is treats, dog friends, and high-pitched baby talk. Tacoma is learning how to be a dog and the skills needed to thrive in life while at Dogtown. He is looking for a home that can give him lots of time, love, patience, and treats while he settles in.
Britney
Britney is a sassy senior who came all the way from Saudi Arabia to find her forever home. With her crooked little smile and her adorable head tilt when she looks up at you it is hard not to be instantly drawn to her. Her favorite thing to do is sit in your lap and would love to be your only companion so she can get all of the attention but will do great with others as long as they know she is the boss. She would be best in a quiet home with only adults to live out her senior years. If you are looking for a perfect lap cat Britney is your gal, she would love nothing better than to retire with you.
Egypt
Egypt is a beautiful lilac point Siamese mix. She loves people and is always the first to seek out attention when the caregivers go into the room. She is a quiet soul who gets along with all her roommates and loves to sit on laps. One of her favorite things to do is go on harness walks so she can lay in the sun or roll in the dirt. Egypt was born in 2013 with a birth defect that resulted in her being incontinent so she gets expressed twice a day and is on medication to help. That sounds scary but in fact, we can teach you how to express her so you are confident doing it!! Egypt would need a special home that could show her patience and compassion, could that home be yours? I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Bruce
Bruce can often be found wandering the halls at Cat Headquarters greeting visitors and volunteers. He loves to hang out with people and is a sleepover favorite, always described as a sweet, cuddly lap cat.
Bruce is very social – he’s never met a person he didn’t like! He loves stroller rides, being brushed, and has a thing for catnip. While he loves people, Bruce isn’t all that crazy about other cats, so his ideal home would be with a person all his own. He arrived declawed, and has no teeth.
If you are looking for a calm buddy to greet you at the end of each day, or a gentle friend who just wants to curl up next to you, Bruce is the one. He is a sweetheart – adopt him before someone else does!
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.
Sonya
Sonya is 3-4 months old. She can take a little bit of time to feel secure around other dogs and then it’s all about the play! She sleeps all night long in a kennel, listens well to the word no, is a very quick learner, and will be easy to train! She is so smart and loves her people. Sonya is looking for her forever family. Could it be yours?
Stella
Stella is 3-4 months old. She is just the sweetest puppy! She loves to cuddle and hang around with her humans. She’s great with other dogs, cats, and kids. Stella is looking for a family to call her own.
Sunshine
Sunshine is 3-4 months old. She is a sweet, shy, smart little girl. She’s crate and doggy door trained and will sit for food. She gets nervous meeting new dogs and takes some time to warm up to them. She gets along well with cats. She just loves to run around and play and would love a family to love on her and help her build up her confidence.
Aries
We got Aries as a kitten with his brother Leo. Aries is an independent cat who also can be mischievous. He would love to be king of the household. Aries is house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone.
Bran
Bran is an independent cat. He enjoys playing with toys and basking in the sun. Bran is house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone.
Shelby
Shelby is a few years old. She has a deformity on her right front paw that appears to be an injury that happened as a kitten or a deformity that she was born with. It doesn’t slow her down or cause her any pain though! Come meet this low-key girl! Shelby 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. The City of Mesquite Animal Shelter located at 795 Hardy Way 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 pets are microchipped, spayed or neutered, and current on vaccinations. Below are the pets currently available for adoption from the shelter. Adoption applications here.
Johnny
Johnny is a 6 week old German Shepherd/Great Dane mix, blue merle color. He will be ready to go home in a couple of weeks. He is playful and will make a great family pet. He is currently in a foster home with other puppies. If you’re interested in adopting him, please fill out an Adoption Application and be preapproved to take him home as soon as he gets his second set of puppy shots.
Nala
Nala is a 1-year-old Shepherd/Retriever mix. She has a lot of energy and is very smart. She would do great in a training class because she loves to learn. Nala loves to run or hike and be outside with her humans. Come into PAWS and meet this great dog! If you’re interested in adopting her, please fill out an Adoption Application.
Vanya
Vanya is about 3 years old and is a German Shepherd/Siberian Husky mix. She came to us from Texas when they had flooding in March. She is a great dog and very smart and sweet. She gets along with other dogs and walks well on a leash. She would enjoy training with her human because she loves to learn. She is scheduled to be spayed soon. Come into PAWS and meet this great dog! If you’re interested in adopting her, please fill out an Adoption Application.
Barry
Barry is one beautiful cat. This handsome guy is 4 years old, and what a lover. He is social, loving, enjoys human companionship, and is an easy-going cat. He would do well either as an only cat or with other cats. Come in and meet this guy soon!
Ivy
Ivy is a 2 1/2-year-old female Tabby who came to us from Texas during the flooding. She is a playful, social lady with big beautiful eyes. She gets along with the other PAWS cats and would be a great pet for some lucky person(s). Come into PAWS and meet her soon!
Nala
Nala is a 1-year-old female Tabby. She is playful, social, and loving. She loves pets and playing with cat toys. Nala will be a great family pet or companion. You should come into PAWS and meet this great cat!
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. All animals will be spayed or neutered prior to leaving shelter and receive 1-year rabies vaccination and city license. Ages are approximate.
Sasha
She is a very friendly girl that loves being with people. Sasha does NOT do well with other dogs and would do best as the only dog in the home. Sasha enjoys going for walks and playing with toys. She is a calm dog. Her adoption fee is $60.
Barry
You will never lack for someone to talk to as Barry loves to talk and tell you all about his life. Beautiful silver/gray short hair cat with beautiful yellow/green eyes. He wants to be with people all the time, will follow you everywhere. Loves playing with all types of toys and having his belly rubbed. His adoption fee is $40.
Calico
Calico’s owner could no longer keep her. Cali is very independent and likes to pick her company. At this time no small children or other pets in the home. She loves her person and will be wonderful company. She is not a “lap cat” but loves to be petted and brushed. Her adoption fee is $40.
Bugs
Bugs is very friendly and easily handled. He is doing well on his litter box training. He will follow you around and sits up so it is easy to reach him and give him some pets and love. He is light gray in color. Do you think that you have room in your home for Bugs? Make arrangements to meet him today!
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. To submit an application, click here.
Barney
Why is this beautiful boy still here? His brothers and sisters are all in their forever homes and Barney wants his own special someone to come to snatch him up too! He’s just the sweetest boy. You have to come in and meet him! He wants so badly to have someone to play with–either a kid of his own or another dog.
Barney is one of six beautiful puppies born right here at That BAM Place and is available LOCALLY ONLY as foster to adopt. Once he has been neutered, the adoption will be completed and he’ll be all yours! And he is going to be gorgeous when he’s grown!
If you’re interested in Barney, submit a BAM Adoption Application and, if approved, we’ll 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.
Ace
Meet 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.
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.
Aayla
Sweetheart Aayla is a six-year-old bulldog mix who loves being with people, riding in the car, going on walks, and being the center of attention. She is housebroken and kennel trained, spayed, microchipped, and up to date on her vaccinations.
Aayla has been an only dog and may do best in a home without other pets. Then again, she may be fine with other animals. In any case, she should be introduced to any potential siblings prior to adoption.
If you would like to meet this delightful girl, submit a BAM Adoption Application and, if approved, we’ll contact you within 7 days to arrange a meeting.
Mikko
“Mikko” (pronounced Mick O), Hebrew for God, is a lovely gentleman who enjoys short walks and hanging out with other dogs, especially little ones. He’s an absolute lover boy and bonds quickly with everyone
Mikko will be having a mass removed from his leg soon and will be available for adoption once it’s done. He’s neutered, microchipped, housebroken, up-to-date on his vaccinations and ready to move to his new forever home.
If you’re interested in Mikko, submit a BAM Adoption Application and, if approved, we’ll 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.
Titan and Keeva
Meet this bonded pair: Titan (95 lb Male, 6 yrs) and Keeva (60 lb Female, 5 yrs). Keeva was 8 wks old when she met her big brother and they are tightly bonded. They were their mom and dad’s only children and did everything together: mountain camping, hiking, car rides, playing in streams, strolling the neighborhood. They are primarily house pets but obviously love being active in the outdoors and using their doggy door to explore the yard.
The family has now expanded with an infant and a toddler. Managing two full-time jobs and the babies has added stress and put a strain on the time and care mom and dad can spend with them. The dogs feel the difference and are longing for their pre-baby life back. Mom and Dad’s hearts are broken but feel it is only fair to find the perfect, active family for these two to get their show back on the road.
With the proper introduction, they are good with children and all animals, including cats. If children, 10 or older would be preferable so these dogs can get the attention they need. Huskies need to be part of the pack. They are not happy to be an outdoor pet that is not part of the family. With a little daily exercise and a home of their own, they make absolutely wonderful pets.
To learn more, please call Debbie at 858-531-8919. PLEASE, DO NOT CONTACT BECAUSE ANIMALS MATTER – THIS IS A COURTESY LISTING ONLY – THANK YOU
