Southern Utah Pet Adoption Guide
Southern Utah Adoptable Pets Guide – March 18, 2023
ST. GEORGE, UT – March 18, 2023. The Independent’s Southern Utah, Pet Adoption Guide features pet adoption options 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 are 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.
Astronaut
I may be just a puppy but you can see by my name that I have big dreams for when I grow up! My siblings and I may never be astronauts, teachers, or doctors but we sure would love to be adopted into loving families that want to help us grow into the best dogs we can be! Like all puppies, I will need patient people and basic training to help me fit into your home and family.
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Look how cute I am! My siblings and I arrived at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary just over a month ago and are ready to find our families. Like most puppies, I will need basic training and patient people to help me grow into the best dog I can be!
Doctor
I may be just a puppy but you can see by my name that I have big dreams for when I grow up! My siblings and I may never be astronauts, teachers, or doctors but we sure would love to be adopted into loving families that want to help us grow into the best dogs we can be! Like all puppies, I will need patient people and basic training to help me fit into your home and family.
Canelo
This ginger-colored sweet kitty is a ball of energy! He runs around with his kitty friend and puts on a great wrestling show. You will be so entertained when you take Canelo home.
Canelo is incontinent and with a slight mobility challenge. But that doesn’t stop him from being a superstar! Come meet him!
Annalise
What are you looking at?
Annalise is a chatty little kitty who wants someone to show her affection. She is a bit squirrely and darts around as she plays. She loves to scratch on scratching posts and showing off for her human friends. Come and meet Annalise today and maybe she can play her way into your heart!
Greenbean
Meet Greenbean. This little kitten was super sick at Thanksgiving so we named her after a timeless casserole to ensure she, too, would survive – and she did! This spunky kitty cat loves to pounce on every little thing that moves. She loves belly rubs and butt scritches and she wants them from you! Reach out to our adoption counselors to welcome her into your home!
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, microchiped, 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.
Zane
Zane is a sweet heeler pup ready for his furever home. He is about 6 months old, friendly with other dogs, and eager to please. The doggie door is a skill he has recently mastered! Cattle dogs are very energetic, so Zane needs an active family to help him live his best life! Apply to meet adorable Zane today!
Dusty
Meet Dusty! He is a fun-loving 6–7-month-old doodle. Dusty absolutely loves everyone he meets. He plays great with his other dog friends, loves to go on walks, has a good recall for a young doodle, and also likes chill time on the couch. He has a black coat with a little brown on his face and the back of his front legs. Dusty will be a medium-large size dog when fully grown but right now is all legs with an adorable prance. He is a very well-adjusted dog that would make a great addition to any family.
Raisen
Raisen, a Labradoodle, is our smallest little doodle pup. She is friendly and playful. Come meet our happy Raisen girl today! Raisen would make a wonderful addition to any family and she is anxiously waiting for you to come down and meet her.
Stoli
This two-year-old doll will steal your heart. She had been dumped in an area common for this practice and when we were rescuing kittens, she stole her way into the van to eat and then stole our hearts. Stoli will be sooo appreciative of a loving home where she won’t be hungry anymore. She will reward you with lots of headbutts and cuddles.
Jackie
Jackie is a beautiful and glamorous cat who takes her time getting to know people. She loves chin scratches and is quick with a thankful purr. She is friendly, independent, quiet, curious, smart, brave, and gentle and she’s house-trained. She’s bonded with her brother, Elvis, and they would make a good pair to adopt.
Elvis
You can’t help falling in love with Elvis. He is meant to be in a loving home. Take his paw. Take his whole life too. He’s a little shy but with patience, he will fall in love with you. He is protective, independent, quiet, and gentle and he is house-trained. Elvis would like another fur buddy in his furever home. He is bonded with his sister, Jackie, and they would make a good pair to adopt.
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.
Talon
Talon is a young active dog who came to us as a stray. He loves walks and mental games but he also loves to run and play. He’s a fast learner, catching on to phrases and commands quickly, he knows commands sit, paw, and wait. He would be the ideal companion for an active family or someone who enjoys a daily run. With his alert, inquisitive nature, he is sure to excel at obedience training. Talon is a friendly dog who loves attention. However, he is sensitive about his head and loud voices. We believe he has spent his time outdoors so will need help with house training. In return, Talon promises a long life spent in devotion to you. Talon can also open gates.
Providing Animals With Support (PAWS)
PAWS Adoption Center is now open to the public Tuesday- Thursday 11 AM–6 PM, Friday- 11 AM–4 PM, and 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.
Odie
Meet Odie! He is almost 2 years old and is a Beagle/Aussie mix who is literally a love bug! This boy is a people pleaser, and loves to play, train and cuddle! Odie weighs about 45 pounds and is the perfect size. He walks well on a leash and loves hiking. This lap dog is waiting for his forever family! Come to PAWS and meet this great dog!
Joey
Joey is a 2-year-old Terrier mix. He is scheduled for neuter soon. He is very friendly and will make a great pet. He loves to play, go for walks/hikes and chill when you want him to. He gets along with other dogs and loves his human(s). Come into PAWS and meet this great dog!
Bambi
Bambi is 1 year old and is a Kelpie/Shepherd mix. She is beautiful, sweet, and just an all-around wonderful girl. Bambi will make a great pet, she loves walks, dogs, and people. She is potty-trained and knows how to use a doggy door. This great girl is waiting to meet you so come in this week and visit her. She would love to go home with YOU!
Josephine
Josephine is 8 1/2 years young and the purrfect lap cat! She is calm, loving, and gorgeous. This beautiful cat is vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed, and spayed. She gets along with everyone and will make a great family cat, companion cat, and best friend. Stop by the PAWS Cat Room and meet this lovely lady.
Sadie
Hi, I am Sadie, a gorgeous 3 ½-year-old Calico/Tabby mix. I am super sweet and love humans, and other cats and I love a running faucet. I am not afraid of getting wet in order to get my water and I will be sure to always make you laugh with my cute antics. I’ll be waiting to meet you in the PAWS Cat Room.
Mimi
Mimi is about 5 months old and is a beautiful kitten. She is a polydactyl and looks like she’s wearing mittens, so CUTE! She is playful, sweet, and cuddly. She is ready to be adopted and go home with some lucky family. Come meet Mimi and all the other kittens in the PAWS Kitten Room!
Because Animals Matter
Because Animals Matter is dedicated to reducing animal abuse and neglect 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 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.
June Bug and Pups
Sweet June Bug has already weened her seven babies and we are looking for someone to foster any or all of them until they are ready to post for adoption.
June Bug is gentle and smart. She loves to play ball. She currently has a neck wound and needs to be monitored to make sure she doesn’t bother it until it’s healed.
Babies are approximately five weeks old and they are fluffy little social bundles of energy.
If you are interested in fostering, please contact Wendy at 435-773-5209.
Dash
Some Native American cultures believe having heterochromia (one blue eye and one brown) means one can see heaven and earth at the same time. They refer to this as having Ghost Eyes and beautiful Dash definitely has them. And if his eyes don’t melt your heart, his cute little nose will! Not only is he stunning, but he’s also a total love bug who will melt right into your arms.
Dash was dumped at Parowan Gap and lived on his own for at least two weeks. One of the local families put food out for him until he became brave enough to be coaxed inside where he immediately found the couch. He was good with their kids and dogs.
Dash is young (we’re guessing six months to a year) and has a lot of energy. He likes to play with other dogs but can be enthusiastic so he’ll do best with some training. He’s afraid of loud noises and sudden movements and terrified of water from a hose. Who knows what this sweet boy went through before he was left to fend for himself? He deserves so much better.
Bing and Chunk 
Brothers Bing and Chunk were surrendered together and have rarely been apart since they were born 2 years ago and, although we would love for them to be adopted together, we think they’ll be fine separately.
Bing, named for his beautiful Bing Crosby eyes, is energetic, playful, and loves to chew (antlers and durable toys preferred). He also enjoys cuddling and giving kisses. Bing has some fear of riding in cars and freezes up and doesn’t want to get in. However, after just a few trips to the dog park with our fabulous volunteers, he’s already becoming more relaxed and has a great time once he gets there. Trips to other fun places should help him continue with his progress.
Chunk is a big softie who, as his name suggests, loves his food and very much looks forward to mealtime but he does fine eating with other dogs and has never shown any food aggression. He loves his snacks!
Both pups are good with other dogs, cats, and kids and will make a great addition to an active family. As puppies, Bing and Chunk may do better with older children who will make sure not to leave toys laying around. (Did we mention both do love to chew and will need supervision since they will swallow toys if allowed.) Both Bing and Chunk would benefit from some training as they can jump and be mouthy when excited and haven’t had much experience walking on a leash. They need a loving family with room to play and time to help socialize them.
Daisy
Born around the first of September, squatty-bodied Daisy likes to rough and tumble with the other dogs at the adoption center and then settle down for a well-deserved cuddle. Flip her over in your arms and she’ll melt for a tummy rub.
Daisy is almost housebroken. She’s good with kids, other dogs and cats! She has been spayed, is up to date on her vaccinations and is available for adoption.
Flynn
Flynn is a picky eater and guards his food. For some reason, he is afraid of delivery trucks and some men. Unfortunately, this breed sheds more than most so his new adopter will need to be prepared.
A quick Google search on this breed shows they are affectionate, inquisitive, loving, alert, lively, active, intelligent, fearless, and playful dogs who tend to have separation anxiety when their owners leave them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
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.
