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. Don’t keep thinking about it, 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.
Calvin
This real-life cartoon character is ready to make his way into your home! Calvin is a big guy with an even bigger personality to match. He loves toys and spending time cuddling soft blankets while out on car rides. His favorite pastimes at the sanctuary are lounging in the shade and romping around the dog park – he even likes to go for a dip in the pool! Are you ready to add a little animation and a whole lot of love to your life?
Buzz Lightyear
Just like Buzz Lightyear, this boy is out of this world! Like all good space rangers, Buzz is well-trained and follows commands such as sit, down, paw, and speak! (Listen carefully and you might hear him sing “You’ve Got a Friend in Me”).
While walking on leash, he stops and waits for your cue to cross the street. As a top-notch astronaut, Buzz would love to continue his training to keep his skills sharp. He enjoys exploring faraway galaxies but will settle for keeping things local with you. If you forgot your spacesuit, Buzz is happy to hop in your car to get around.
He needs to be the only space ranger in the home, but Buzz will always watch your back and drop his macho act enough to let you sneak in a few face kisses. If you are looking for a hero, this is your guy! Buzz hopes you will be the one to take him home, to infinity and beyond!
Itty Bitty
Itty Bitty is a sweet, shy girl. She raised all her puppies and was a wonderful mama. Now she is ready for a home of her own. She learned to walk on leash and enjoys relaxing in cozy beds. While Itty Bitty can be nervous and startle easily, she’s learning to build trust, and time in her foster home is really helping her. If you’d like to meet Itty Bitty, please fill out an adoption application.
Chance
Chance is a handsome guy who wants to find a home where he can live on his own terms. He wants nothing better than to keep the mice and other rodents away. All he asks for is a warm bed and food and he’ll keep your place rodent-free.
Charles
Bobble
Bobble takes pride in his handsome appearance and always keeps his white coat shiny and soft. He loves to lounge in the sun and play. If something catches his eye, he will pounce on it. His favorite is a string toy that he can pounce on it from a distance. He’s an independent boy who enjoys playing chase with the other cats. His favorite thing to do is to run full speed around the house. He has come a long way in learning to trust people and has found that people = treats.
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.
River
River is a new arrival. This sweet and friendly boy is estimated to be about 5 months old. He is currently in foster and loves learning from his foster sibling pups. He is friendly, affectionate, playful, gentle, and smart. River would be good in a home with other dogs or alone. Apply to meet River today!
Russell
Meet Russell! He is sweet and calm, even at his young age. Very friendly little guy. He wants someone patient who can make him feel safe. Russell is affectionate, playful, and gentle and he would be good in a home with children. Apply to adopt Russell today!
Buster
Meet RSQ’s new arrival, Buster! He is a young, Basset Hound and Beagle mix. He’s friendly, gentle, and looking for a new furever home. Could his new home be yours? Make arrangements to meet Buster today, you won’t be sorry!
Cookie Dough
Are you ready to meet the MOST affectionate cat ever? Look no further. Here I am, Cookie Dough. I am the sweetest, friendliest, most gentle cat ever, I’ll sweetly greet you with head bumps and you can pet me endlessly. I can’t wait to have my own cat toys to play with and a sunny spot for naps. I was rescued from a hoarding situation and didn’t have the frills and luxuries a cat should have. I am house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone. I’m so excited to find a new home and can’t wait to be pampered. You’ll have a wonderful companion in me too.
Nora
Hi! My name is Nora and I’m a sweet gentle gal who can’t wait to find a family and loving home. I haven’t always known this comfort as I was rescued from a hoarding situation. I am house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone. I’m looking forward to having fun toys and someone to brush, pet me, and cuddle me. I’ll be the perfect companion for you.
Sedona
I’m an independent and gentle girl. I don’t need much to make me happy, just a cozy place to call home and someone to tell me what a lovely girl I am. I’ve never been able to play with cat toys and am looking forward to having toys. I am house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone. I was rescued from a hoarding situation and didn’t have much. Are you the one to pamper me?
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.
Ruby
Ruby is a 2-year-old Spaniel/Border Collie mix. She’s a very sweet girl who loves the outdoors. She gets along with other dogs and loves to play. She would do well in a home with another dog or as the only dog. She’s the all-around perfect package anyone could want for a new furbaby. Come and meet Ruby soon!
Yoda
Meet 5-month-old Yoda. He’s a Shepherd mix. This darling, calm, well-mannered boy is the sweetest kid in town. He is smart, loves training, and will make a great family dog! This boy won’t be available long so come to the PAWS Adoption Center and meet him soon!
Milo
Milo is a great dog. He’s a 4-year-old Aussie mix and is housetrained and has good manners. He doesn’t get along with cats or livestock. He will be a great companion and/or hiking buddy. Come in and meet him at the PAWS Adoption Center!
Jaden
Jaden is a perfect mix of affection, playfulness, and spunk. Affection is the key to his heart, if you keep the pets coming, he will keep the purrs going! He’s a little over a year old and ready to give his new family lots of love. Stop in and meet him and all the PAWS Kittens and Cats!
Steve
Steve is a calm boy who loves pets and his humans. He is about 4 years old and is around 11 pounds. If you have love to give, so does Steve. He has gorgeous eyes and will make a great companion for some lucky family or person. If you’re looking for a sweet boy, come to the PAWS Cat Room and meet Steve!
Mick
Mick is a beautiful 3 1/2-year-old Tuxedo. He’s a sweetheart who loves to play with cat toys. Black cats are often overlooked but they are some of the most beautiful cats. Mick will make a great companion or family cat. Stop in and meet him and all the other beautiful and handsome cats!
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.
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.
Sully
Sully loves attention. When there’s a group of people he’ll just trot around in hopes of getting pet. This very friendly boy certainly knows how to work the room with that big grin. He wants to please. Sully loves companionship and would be a great dog for a loving family willing to spend the time making him a part of their life. This independent and confident fella is doing well on a leash and enjoys taking an easygoing stroll. He would do best with a semi-experienced owner in a moderately active household (teens and older, please). His adoption fee is $60.
Dobie
Dobie is a gentle puppy who loves everyone and everything. He is a very affectionate and playful pup. He is curious about everything and wants to know it all. He is very independent and athletic at such a young age maybe 5 months. We don’t know his exact age but he is definitely a young puppy. He sure loves kisses and snugs. He knows sit, shake, fetch, does well on a leash, He is eager to learn. This little guy is ready for a loving home so he can make it his forever home!! Loves people and other dogs. He has a long scar on his back from healed unknown injury. His adoption fee is $60.
Roscoe
Roscoe is three months old He is loving and playful, and all he wants is company. He is a puppy and will need lots of love and patience, but remember that the return on your investment will be unequaled! He is such a handsome fellow! He will need to go to the vet in the coming month to get neutered and get his rabies vaccine, but those items will be covered in your adoption. This guy is ready to make you happy for the rest of his life! His 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.
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. If If you’re interested in any of our beautiful animals, submit a BAM Adoption Application and, if approved, we will 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.
Quincy
Although she isn’t doing the full husky howl yet, baby Quincy is already very talkative and she has plenty of important things to say.
Born May 31st, she’s almost … but not quite … house trained. She loves water and would be so happy with an adopter who doesn’t mind snuggling a wet girl! She has fun with dogs of all sizes and even gets along with cats!
Quincy’s going to make a great family dog but her puppy teeth are razor sharp and she likes to bite so she should be fully supervised around kids. She needs lots of chew toys until those big-girl teeth come in.
Quincy will be available on August 4th after her second round of puppy shots but will need to come back to That BAM Place one more time for round three.
Ozzie
Ozzie is a sweet, playful girl who is ready for any adventure. At 3-1/2 years old, she has a lot of energy and loves to play. This girl can occupy herself alone outside but also loves to romp with kids and other dogs. She will always be happy to stop to give you kisses and follow you around admirably.
Ozzie does have a strong prey drive, however, so cats and chickens are not going to be safe with her. She’s an amazing dog that someone gave up on too soon. She is ready for a parent or family to give their love and time to her.
Diamond
Eight-year-old Diamond is a gentle girl who would give anything to be in an easy-going home with someone special who will take her on leisurely walks and activities and smother her with hugs! She adores sitting in the shady grass just being loved on.
The poor girl was rescued from a kill shelter in California and, even though she’s safe now, she’s not a fan of being kenneled and would much prefer sitting on a couch with her humans all day watching soap operas.
Diamond enjoys the company of other dogs and will gently remind those that are too playful to be respectful of her age. She’s not a grumpy old lady though–if you ever want a laugh, just get a toy out and watch her play. She steals everyone’s hearts. She has lots of love in her and just needs someone to share it with.
Biggie, Champ & Natasha
Meet the puppies! Biggie, Champ, and Natasha are feisty girls who love romping with their sisters, playing with toys, and showing off for people. These adorable pups will be available for adoption on September 1st. Meanwhile, come check them out at That BAM Place.
Roxy
Roxy needs a playmate! This girl is so affectionate, full of life, and smart, smart, smart!!! She wants nothing more than get outside and play ball, tug, you name it–she just wants to play!
Unfortunately, life changes didn’t allow pretty Roxy to stay with her family and she has to be re-homed. She’s a wonderful girl (did we mention that she’s smart?) who needs someone with an active lifestyle and time to help develop her mind. She would probably be a great agility dog, frisbee fetcher, and/or running/hiking partner. And once she’s worn you out, she’ll snuggle up to you on the couch for cuddles and cookies. (Exercise and cookies- you can’t lose!) And can you imagine gazing into those gorgeous eyes every day?
