Southern Utah Adoptable Pets Guide – October 14, 2022

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. Adopt 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.

Fawkes

Are you looking for those special Shar-Pei wrinkles surrounding a devoted, affectionate, and loyal heart? Then look no further than Fawkes!

Fawkes is a total sweetheart who loves to go for walks, go on car rides, play with toys, and hang out with people. She’s a bit of a couch potato who would be happy to chill at home most days and go for leisurely adventures on the weekends.

Fawkes had a rough start before coming to Best Friends due to untreated medical problems but has since blossomed after receiving proper medical care. She is currently trying a special diet to help with her itchiness and gets eye medications to help with dry eye. Fawkes would do best in an adult-only home with people who want a calm dog to keep them company. Would you consider giving this sweet gal the chill, loving home she deserves?

Lannister

Hey everyone, I’m Lannister! I’m a sweet boy, looking for a fun family to call my own! I have a thirst for adventure, and would love to go on long walks or hikes! I’m energetic, like other dogs, and can’t wait to get into my forever home! Make arrangements to come in and meet me today!

Dorian

This handsome boy with his winning smile is ready to be adored! With his adorable squatty body, he can be a little clown or the sweetest cuddle buddy! Once Dorian loves you and knows you love him he will be your friend for life! He has a lot of personality and will be a joyful gentleman as long as you let him be himself! He is intelligent, loves training, and is very food motivated so would thrive in a home that can give his clever little mind activities and train regularly!

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!

Koda

Sweet Koda is a quirky kitty at times, but that’s what makes him interesting. Koda definitely knows what he likes, and what makes him a bit unsure. He loves wand toys, treats, running through tunnels, sitting on shoulders, and giving hugs. He is a bit unsettled by loud noises and significant changes in his environment or his routine. He thrives when he is shown lots of affection and interaction, so a home where his owner can provide that to him would be a dream come true for this great boy. Koda is a smart, alert, curious cat and would be a perfect companion for someone willing to show him on a daily basis just how wonderful he is.

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, microchip, 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.

Katie

Ms. Katie is Mama to new arrivals, Flint and Bailey. She’s a sweet, Chihuahua mix girl that would do well in a quiet home. She is friendly, gentle, and quiet, loves kisses, and would be good in a home with other dogs or alone. She is in foster so schedule a meet and greet today!

Flint

Young Flint is looking for an adventurous friend. He is a friendly, playful, and affectionate Chihuahua mix puppy. Make arrangements to come in and meet this fun little guy, or apply to adopt Flint today. You will be happy you did!

Bailey

Meet baby Bailey! This young chi is in foster with her mama and bro. She is a friendly, playful Chihuahua mix puppy. Apply to meet her today, or come in and meet her in person. You just have to see how wonderful she is.

Ollie

Hi! My name is Ollie, and I was rescued from a hoarding situation. Auggie and I had been rescued out of a camping trailer. We were nervous and scared at first but have learned humans can be very loving and caring. We are male kittens and we’re housetrained. We like playing with toys and cuddling together so it would be wonderful if we could be adopted together. Help bring love to us, and we will double it in return.

Auggie

Hi! My name is Auggie and I was rescued from a hoarding situation. Ollie and I had been rescued from a camping trailer. We were nervous and scared at first but have learned humans can be very loving and caring. We are male kittens and we’re housetrained. We like playing with toys and cuddling together so it would be wonderful if we could be adopted together. Help bring love to us and we will double it in return.

Franky

Are you looking for someone who’s, adorable and not shy about it, loving, and playful? Well, that’s me, Franky, I love attention and, of course, cat toys. I am a young male cat and I’m house-trained.  I can’t wait to have a home full of love and toys. I’ve heard great things are in store for me. Are you the one to make it come true?

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.

Bandit

Bandit is a 10-month-old Terrier/Shepherd mix puppy who is playful, friendly, and such a love. He is ready to go home with his new family/companion. He will be great on walks or hiking and he loves water. He is good with older children. He also knows how to use a doggy door. He needs to be the only dog in the home.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a 1-year-old gorgeous Husky who is so sweet and loving. She loves humans and other dogs, playing and she is potty trained. She is a darling lovable true husky. She will do best with no cats or small pets. Come into our Dog Room and meet this beautiful girl!

Riley

Riley is a 1-year-old male Shepherd mix and is simply gorgeous, fun-loving, sweet, and playful. He loves humans and other dogs. He’s a chill dog who listens well and has nice manners. He is vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed and neutered, loving, and social. He’s waiting to meet you!

Rosebud

Rosebud is a young female who is very sweet, social, and loving. She is litterbox trained and has been in a foster home with other cats. She is very playful, too. She’s waiting to meet her new family! Make arrangements to meet Rosebud today!

Majesty

Majesty is a little over a year old. What a sweetheart! She is loving and playful. She is a medium hair Calico/Torti mix. Majesty loves people and gets along with other cats. She is playful and loves pets. Come into the PAWS Cat Room and meet her soon!

Gladis & Sid

Gladis is a 2-year-old Tabby who is a little shy. Sid is her best bud and is about 1 1/2 years old. They love to play, sleep together and get along great. These 2 need to stay together and would be great cats for some lucky person. Stop into the PAWS Cat Room and meet them!

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.

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.

Bubba

I love to be included in everything. Whatever you’re up to I’ll be right there with you. I’d make the perfect companion for someone looking for an active lifestyle, and at the end of the day, I make the perfect cuddle buddy. I was found as a stray and they would love to help me find my perfect home.

I’m quite stunning if I do say so myself, but looks aren’t everything! I’m looking forward to finding a lifelong home with people who love and respect me for who I am. In my new home, I’ll love you like no other. Try to think of me as a diamond hidden within the earth; there’s beauty there, but it takes time and effort to bring it to the surface, and once you do that, you will have something incredibly valuable. My 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.

Naveah and Nitelite

Bonded pair Naveah (6 years old) and Nitelite (4 ½ years old) are mother and daughter looking for a home together! These beautiful ladies were surrendered by their owner due to a change in life circumstances, and they’re anxious to get back to a home environment. Sweet, but shy, we may take a little time to warm up at first, mostly because we’re not sure why we’re here. But once we’re comfortable with you, we turn on the charm. We’re hoping for a quiet home where we can sit on the sofa with you and warm up your bed. Spend some time with us so you can see how great we truly are.  WE WOULD LIKE THEM ADOPTED TOGETHER IF POSSIBLE BUT WILL LET THEM FIND SINGLE HOMES IF NECESSARY. Their adoption fees are $40.

Blizzard

Blizzard was found outside an apartment complex near a business that sells his namesake dessert treat. He is very well taken care of, well-fed, and has a collar. No one has come to claim him so he is looking for a new home to call his own. He is a little shy but will warm up and he enjoys being brushed and will roll over for you to brush his belly. He also grumbles on and on as if he is trying to tell you a story about what happened to him. He would do best in a quiet home as the only cat where he can receive all the attention. He hasn’t bothered the kittens or other cats in the room just keeps his distance. He will sit with you but doesn’t enjoy being picked up. His adoption fee is $40.