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 best friend 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.
Beta
Beta is a friendly guy who is unsure in new situations. He’s been getting used to new places by going on car rides and outings with staff and volunteers. He’s looking for someone to help him learn all about the world around him with time and patience. At the end of the day, he will snuggle up and lounge on the couch with you. Currently Beta is going through treatment for heartworm disease. Please fill out an adoption application if you’d like to learn more about Beta.
Primo
Primo is a sweet boy who likes to lean into you for pets. He is working on his leash skills and basic manners, which he is learning fast! Super smart and always up for an adventure, Primo is a great dog who is ready for a home of his own. Please fill out an adoption application and come meet Primo today!
Elvis (He is so much more than just a Hound Dog!)
Meet Elvis! He’s a friendly and energetic dog who enjoys running and exploring. He can also be found checking out all the sights and smells on the Dogtown trails and well, following his nose. Elvis can get overwhelmed by the noise and activity of Dogtown, and he’d really thrive in a quiet home that can provide routine and structure for him. Please fill out an adoption application and come meet affectionate Elvis today.
Rebekah
Beautiful Rebekah is looking for a new home! She has indicated that her ideal home is one where she can get lots of attention- seriously she can’t get enough pets! Her hobbies include gazing out the window at passers-by on the street, batting around the toy mouse, and curling up for a nap on a cozy bed. Rebekah does well with other cats and has never met a person she doesn’t like.
Officer Tait
Officer Tait is a chatty boy who is just waiting for you to pay attention to him. He is usually sitting at the door and will only stop vocalizing once you start petting him. Good with other cats, this boy is ready to find his forever home. Make arrangements to meet Officer Tait today!
Maybelline
Maybelline is a stunning and sweet girl who is patiently waiting to find her forever home. She may need time to warm up to unfamiliar faces, but once she does she is eager to call you a new friend. Maybelline is ready to meet you 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.
Wrigley
Welcome Wrigley! Look at this sweet boy! He has the sweetest temperament. Wrigley LOVES people. He has a dog sibling in his foster home and is learning all the ways to be a good boy! He is affectionate, playful but gentle, friendly, and smart, and would be good in a home with other dogs, children, or alone. Apply to meet Wrigley today!
Kate
New arrival Kate! My, what big paws Kate has! We believe she is a Newfoundland mix. She is friendly, gentle, and playful, and would be good in a home with other dogs or alone. She is young and adorable. Kate would be a wonderful addition to any home. Make arrangements to meet her today!
William
Welcome William to RSQ! He is a young, large, Aussiedoodle mix and is friendly. Would you be his friend and offer him a loving, furever home? He will make the perfect addition to a happy home. Please, make arrangements to meet Willam today!
Lenny
I’m a handsome fella looking for someone who’s laid back like me. I love sunny spots and cat naps. I like to explore and take in the views from high perches. I am house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone. Look me up when you come in to visit Cat World. Lenny is my name.
McMuffin
McMuffin is ready for a home of her own! We rescued this shy little girl from the Mcdonald’s parking lot after we were notified by several different people that she was living near the drive-through and was skinny and sick. We don’t know her story before she came to us, but we do know she was in very bad condition when we found her.
At first, we thought she was a young kitten due to her small size, but we quickly found out that she is about 7-8 years old. Her biggest issue was her mouth. She had a lot of infected teeth, abscesses, and a mass in her mouth. We were able to get her all the dental care that she needed and even though she lost most of her teeth, she is now feeling so much better!
McMuffin has a bad eye due to genetics which will always be weepy and may require eye drops as needed. But our vets have given her the all-clear now and she is ready to find her purrrr-fect home. She is house-trained and would be good in a home with other cats or alone.
Crae
We were asked to come get this kitty because he has crossed eyes. The owner said he is not able to hunt and live off the land like the other cats on the property due to his eye issue. They got him to be a mouser on their property, and he’s not doing his job. He enjoys belly rubs, people, soft food, and a warm bed. He is friendly and gentle, and yes, he is house-trained. He would be good in a home with other cats or alone but prefers a home without dogs. Crae deserves a good loving home, is it yours?
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!
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!
Eros
Eros is a 7-year-old Border Collie mix. He is good with other dogs and is an athletic guy. He’s friendly with people and would be a good family dog with older children. He is potty trained. Eros loves being with his humans. Come into PAWS and meet this great dog!
Ellie
Ellie is approximately 5 1/2 years old and is a gorgeous Dilute Calico with beautiful fur. She is very social and friendly and will be one of the first to greet you when you come into the PAWS Cat Room. She would love to find a special person or family to take her home. Come to meet her soon and see how beautiful she is!
Copper
Copper is a 4-year-old orange Tabby who is such a sweetheart. He would love a home with sunny windows so he can watch the birds. He gets along with other cats or would be fine alone. If you love orange kitties, he would be a great pet for you to take home. Come see him in the PAWS Cat Room!
Phoebe
Phoebe is approximately 3 1/2 years old and has beautiful markings. She is a very sweet and friendly cat who is ready to find her furever home. She would be fine with other cats or alone. Phoebe loves to play with cat toys. Come meet her at the PAWS Cat Room
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.
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?
