Southern Utah Adoptable Pets Guide – October 9, 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. Your new best friend is waiting for you!

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.

Archo

Meet Archo! He’s a sweet guy who takes leisurely strolls on the trails and enjoys hanging out with people. Bring out the water and Archo really lights up and shows his fun personality. He loves splashing and getting his feet wet in the pool. If you’d like to meet Archo, please fill out an adoption application today.

Bianca

Meet Bianca Del Rio! This sassy lady loves to chase lizards and play with her dog pals when she’s not begging for your attention. This sweet and cuddly girl loves to go on hikes or spend the day relaxing inside (the best of both worlds!). If you’d like to meet Bianca Del Rio, please fill out an adoption application today!

Zorro

Zorro is a friendly, fun guy who enjoys walks on the Dogtown trails and exploring. He prefers to be around dogs who don’t play too rough or come on too strong. Zorro enjoys being around people and the companionship they provide. If you’d like to meet Zorro and experience his huge smile in person, please fill out an adoption application today.

Tiny Tot

Tiny Tot has a big personality in a tiny package. Tiny Tot is curious but cautious about the world around him. It takes him a little time to build trust with new people, but once he does he shows his silly and affectionate side. If you’d like to meet Tiny Tot, please fill out an adoption application today.

Mable

Mable is a quiet sweetheart that loves to spend time with other cats. She is usually seen with her bestie Spatz. She loves treats, pets, and finding a cozy basket to curl up into. She is the perfect companion and would love a home with other feline friends. Mabel will make a wonderful addition to your home and you won’t know how you ever got along without her!

Spatz

Spatz came to Best Friends from an overcrowded situation in New Mexico. He loves to hang out with humans and have lively chats. If you want an animal to stroke, Spatz accepts pets at all times so stroke away! Spatz is a mature cat who has no problem being independent either. He even loves exploring the outdoors in a stroller! If your family is looking for that chill, loving, adult cat, adopt Spatz today!

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.

Dexter

Dexter is a 6- to 7-year-old Maltipoo mix and is very shy. He was found wandering the desert and needed medical attention. He is healing well and learning to trust. He seems to prefer women although he would be good in a home with children.  He needs a quiet, patient, dedicated home with a secure yard.

Spirit

Welcome Spirit! Spirit is a 6-week-old Cattle Dog mix puppy! This cutie pie is friendly and playful. This sweet pup is looking for her furever home. Could it be yours? Make arrangements to come in and meet Spirit and see how wonderful Spirit is!

Sage

Meet sweet Sage! Sage is a 6-week-old Cattle Dog mix puppy that came in with her sister, Spirit! This cutie pie, like her sister, is friendly and playful. Also, like her sister, is looking for her furever home. Could it be yours?

Tabitha

Tabitha, also known as Karen, is hoping for a loving home. Her previous owner took her to the vet to be euthanized because she had a urinary tract infection. Fortunately, the vet intervened, and she was rescued by RSQ. She’s a typical tortie – vocal and she knows what she does and doesn’t want. One thing for sure is she wants someone who will care for her. Are you the one?

Wally

I am purrfectly adorable. My name is Wally. My wants are simple – all I need is a home and someone to scratch my cheeks. I’m a curious fella and like to bat around balls and various cat toys. I’m housetrained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone.  Let’s meet up so you can see how adorable I am.

Doreen

Doreen is the perfect cat companion. She likes to check you out before she deems you worthy of her adoration but once she does, she is a major cuddle bug that loves to sprawl out next to or on you. Any tv show is fine as long as she can lounge with you. She is not a complete couch potato kitty as she also loves to run around and pounce playfully on other kitties. Doreen loves to explore her now safe surroundings. Per her request, she would love high perches with lots of sunlight. Another kitty friend would be nice with a slow introduction. This adorable young cat has made tremendous growth after being a semi feral rescue. She has not been around dogs and would prefer a home with some chill adults.

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.

Rose & Emmie

Rose & Emmie are darling pups. These two kids love to play, snuggle, sleep, eat, poop…repeat! They are perfect puppies. Playful, smart, vaccinated, dewormed and they will be spayed at the appropriate age. They have started potty training and are doing great. They are good listeners and love to learn.

They are currently in foster so please submit an Adoption Applications to www.stgeorgepaws.org/adopt. Once approved, we will set up a time for you to meet them.

Max

Look at this face…the sweet loving eyes, the darling face. This male Moyen Poodle is the face of Puppy Mill lives. Now think about what his life has been like, was he loved, in a loving home, played with, or walked? Or did he live in a kennel, used when a female was in heat? And what happens now…the reality is he is safe at PAWS. He is terrified. But he is sweet. We can handle him, pick him up, cuddle him and get kisses from him. He deserves to have a loving family and know he is loved.

Yum

YumYum is a beautiful 1-year-old Flame Point Siamese/Manx mix. He is a little shy but very sweet and loving once he gets to know you. He gets along with other cats at PAWS. This is one sweetheart you definitely should meet!

Shawnie

Shawnie is a beautiful Calico and is a little over a year old. She is very playful and loves people. She gets along with other cats but would also be fine as an only cat. Shawnie is litterbox trained as well. She loves cat toys and would be a great addition to any home. Come meet her in the PAWS Cat Room!

Steve

Steve is a gorgeous boy about 4 years old. He is calm, litterbox-trained, sweet, social, and loving. He would be a great addition to your family and will make a great companion, too. He is playful but also likes to nap in a sunny window. Come to the PAWS Cat Room and meet all the great kitties!

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.

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.