The Independent Southern Utah Adoptable Pets Guide features adoptable pets from various animal shelters throughout southern Utah. Get a new pet today!
Southern Utah Adoptable Pets: City of Mesquite Animal Shelter
The City of Mesquite Animal Shelter is located at 795 Hardy Way and is open for adoptions from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays and from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sundays. Please call (702) 346-7415 during these hours to speak to the front desk, or visit mesquiteanimalshelter.petfinder.com. Animal Control may be reached by phone or voicemail at (702) 346-5268. Below are the pets currently available for adoption from the shelter.
The shelter has 5 8-week-old kittens right now. They can be adopted but cannot leave the shelter for awhile. The mom, dad, and brother are also at shelter. The dad has six toes on his feet and has passed this trait onto his babies. The family is still being evaluated and will be available to meet this weekend.
Willy
Willy was found in a container in front of the shelter doors. He is quite the active little boy. He loves people and affection. He will jump into your arms or wrap his paws around your legs. He will curl up on your lap or chest. He really loves toys and will carry soft toys around the cat room
Lindy
Lindy’s owner could not keep a kitten so she was brought to the shelter. She is used to being with people and loves attention. She really likes to cuddle and purrs constantly. She is good with other cats but is afraid of dogs.
Dino
Dino was found as a stray. He was staying around a someone’s garage for a couple of weeks. He is a very shy gentleman and doesn’t understand what is happening in his life. He is calm and easily handled but not used to being held. He loves to be pet. He is coming out of his shell and will need a quiet home.
Southern Utah Adoptable Pets: PAWS
PAWS Adoption Center is located at 1125 W 1130 N in St. George. PAWS office hours are noon–6 p.m. Tuesday–Friday and 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday. The office is closed Sundays and Mondays. Please submit an application at dixiepaws.org. Call (435) 688-9748, or email officepaws@gmail.com. All pets are microchipped, spayed or neutered, and current on vaccinations. Below are the pets currently available for adoption from the shelter.
Bex
Bex is a sweet cat looking for a new home. She is about 4 years old and was found wandering on the college campus in town. She likes to mingle with people but does not want to hang out with other cats. She would be happier as the only cat in the home. Bex has been with PAWS since May.
Doc
Doc is a 1-year-old male DSH Tabby cat. He is a great cat, very sweet. Doc is FIV positive. It is important to realize that a positive test for FIV is not a mandatory death sentence. With a high-protein diet and aggressive treatment of secondary infections, an FIV-positive cat can lead a reasonably normal life span. FIV is not passed to humans. Saliva to blood (biting) is generally accepted as the primary source of spreading the virus, and it is unlikely (but not impossible) that cats will spread FIV to other cats by drinking or eating out of the same food dish or by mutual grooming.
Happy
Happy is an 8-year-old male DSH white and gray cat. He is a great cat, very sweet. Happy is FIV positive. It is important to realize that a positive test for FIV is not a mandatory death sentence. With a high-protein diet and aggressive treatment of secondary infections, an FIV-positive cat can lead a reasonably normal life span. FIV is not passed to humans. Saliva to blood (biting) is generally accepted as the primary source of spreading the virus, and it is unlikely (but not impossible) that cats will spread FIV to other cats by drinking or eating out of the same food dish or by mutual grooming.
Foxy
Foxy is a 14-year-old female Heeler mix. Her owner lost her home and could no longer take care of her. Foxy is very sweet and gets along with other dogs and children. She’s a cuddler, too. Foxy is pretty healthy for her age, and she just wants a home and someone to love. Foxy is a very loving dog and would make a great companion. She is currently in a foster home.
Moe
Moe is a 14-week-old male MinPin/Chihuahua mix. He has been neutered and is working on potty training. Moe is a typical energetic puppy. He is currently in a foster home, but he is ready to find his home. Don’t wait on this little guy. Puppies are adopted quickly!
Southern Utah Adoptable Pets: Ivins Animal Shelter
The Ivins Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is located at 474 N 200 W in Ivins.The shelter’s hours are Mondays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call Aggie at (435) 669-7043 or Friends of Ivins Animal Shelter at (435) 628-1049 for more information or to make an appointment.
Best Friends is sponsoring “Welcome home your new MVP” in partnership with Friends of Ivins Animal Shelter. All adoption fees will be reduced; dogs are $25 and cats are $10 during the month of September.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get your “MVP” at a reduced fee and rescue a homeless pet at the same time. All of the pets in the shelter are waiting to meet you. Below are the pets currently available for adoption from the shelter.
Ashley
Ashley is a beautiful girl but has returned to the shelter after a year of being in a home. It is a mystery why she refused to use the litter box in her new home. Since she has been back in the shelter, she is using the litter box. Ashley has been taken to the vet many times, and we are sure there is nothing physically wrong with her. If you would like to give Ashley a third chance at a happily-ever-after tale of happiness and love, she would be your BFF. If you would like to foster her to see if her behavior would improve, she would also appreciate being out of the shelter. As you can tell from her tipped ear, she was feral at one point, but she very loving now.
Tasha
Tasha is a little sweetheart. She is 13 weeks old. Tasha came to the shelter with her sister Tonya, who has been adopted. She is a little shy and sad to be in the shelter without her sister. Tasha is a beautiful Siamese mix with light coloring. Her hair is short. The only home Tasha has ever known is the shelter. Tasha wants to find a family and a forever home as soon as possible. Please open your heart and home to this loving kitten.
Miss Rusty
Miss Rusty came to the shelter with another dog and now she is alone, waiting to find a forever home. She is approximately 2 years old and weighs 50 pounds. Miss Rusty is a good girl. Please do not judge her on her breed. Miss Rusty would love a home with an active family. She is an indoor dog, but she would like a home with a fenced yard so she can enjoy the outdoors and also be safe. Just look at her face and you will immediately know how anxious she is to make you fall in love with her. The adoption fee for Miss Rusty is waived to an approved adopter.
Bridger
Bridger is a 2-year-old Mountain Cur weighing approximately 40 pounds. But this big guy is afraid of guns! His family wanted a hunting dog, and when they found out Bridger did not like the sound of a gun, they didn’t want him any more. He is good with kids and would make a wonderful family pet. He has a great personality. Bridger isn’t afraid of strangers and gets along well with other dogs. He would like to find an active family who loves the outdoors. Bridger is an indoor dog but would like a home with a fenced yard so he can enjoy playing outside and be safe.
Luke
Luke is a handsome guy. He is a heeler/pit bull mix and weighs 55 pounds. He is only a year old and just out of the puppy stage of his life. Luke has a sweet personality and is an indoor dog. He would love a home with a fenced yard so he can play outside and be safe. Luke is a big boy, and sometimes the big dogs in the shelter are overlooked. Please open your heart and home to Luke.
Southern Utah Adoptable Pets: Enoch Animal Shelter
All animals are vaccinated. Some animals are spayed or neutered. If they are not, it is the adopter’s responsibility to have an adopted animal spayed or neutered within 30 days of adoption. Adoption fees are $50 for dogs. Cats are free. To adopt these animals, please visit the Enoch City Animal Shelter at 4918 N 600 E. Operating hours are 9 a.m.–1 p.m. and 7:30–8:30 p.m. daily. Call (435) 590-0104 for more information.
Bart
He is a shy but friendly boy. He takes a little while to warm up, but once he does, he is very loving. He likes to be held and cuddled. He is great with other cats and kids but would do best in a home without dogs. He is neutered and came in as a stray.
Callie
Callie is a little scared at first but will warm up as soon as she gets used to you. She loves to play with feathers, boxes, and shopping bags. Do not leave rubber bands out around her or they will end up missing. She loves sitting in the window and staring outside but is an indoor-only cat. She is not spayed. She came to us because her owners could no longer keep her.
Marmalade
This girl is a older lady. She would do best as an only pet. She is friendly but likes to keep to herself most of the time. She is spayed and came in as a stray.
Beethoven
Beethoven is a very friendly boy and loves as much attention as he can get. He does really well with other cats and loves kids. He is neutered and came in as a stray.
Winnie
She is shy but friendly. She just takes a little time to warm up. She loves treats and would do good in a home with other cats. She is spayed and came into the shelter as a stray.
Ziggy
Ziggy is a scared little boy who likes to avoid attention. He is nice but a little distrustful of people. He could use some love and affection. He has two beautiful, differently colored eyes that are darling, and he would do best in a home without kids. He is not neutered and came in as a stray.
Seymore
This little boy doesn’t like attention at all. He should really be able to alternate between being an indoor cat and an outdoor cat. He loves treats and would do well in a home with no other pets or kids. He is neutered and came to the shelter because his owner could no longer keep him.
Leo
Leo is a flame-point Siamese. He is a playful boy and loves to drink water from the faucet. He would do best in a home as the only cat and does not do well with younger children. He is neutered and came in as a stray.
Cherry
Cherry is a rare rumpy Manx breed that was born without a tail. There are not many like her. She is very friendly and good with people. She is a little cautious of other cats, so she would probably do best in a home as an only pet. She came to the shelter as a stray and has not been spayed. Her adopter would have to have her spayed before she can be released from the shelter.
Kevin
Kevin is a 10-month-old baby who loves being around other cats and people. He loves playing with anyone who will play with him but would do best in a home that does not have dogs. He is neutered and came to the shelter because his family could no longer keep him.
Milo
This little boy is an absolute lover. He is looking for a family that has a lot of love to give. He can not get enough and absolutely loves every second of it. In return, he will purr for you as much as he can. He would do really well in a home with other cats and kids but not dogs. He is neutered and came to the shelter as a stray.
Hercules
Hercules is a 3-year-old Rottweiler mix. He is a very sweet boy who loves kids and loves to play. He is great with people and loves to get attention. He has a big soft spot for kids. He would do best in a home with no cats and no other dogs. He is neutered and came to the shelter as a stray.
Brownie
Brownie is a heeler with a brown coloring and is between 2 and 4 years old. He walks well on a leash and is very playful. Due to his rough playing, he would be better in an adult-only home. Don’t let his rough nature fool you, though. He is a very sweet little boy who has been neutered and would love to go to a home where someone will play with him.
Champ
Champ is approximately 3 to 5 years old and is a Chihuahua. Even though he is a few years old, he still has a lot of puppy in him. He loves to play tug of war and fetch, and as long as you keep playing, so will he. He is very friendly and gets along with everyone. He would do best in a home where he has friends to play with. He is neutered and came into the shelter because his family could no longer keep him.
Trigger
Trigger is a brown-and-white Chihuahua and is 13 years old. He hasn’t had the best of luck so far in life, and his back legs are a little bowed. That doesn’t stop him from being very friendly and wanting attention. We would like to see him go to a home that will take both him and Rowdey. He is not neutered and came to the shelter with Rowdey because their family could no longer keep them.
Rowdey
Rowdey is a 10-year-old brown Chihuahua. He is a little shy and isn’t too fond of being held. He is not house-trained, so he would benefit from time and attention. We would like to see him go to a home that will take both him and Trigger. He is not neutered and came to the shelter with Trigger because their family could no longer keep them.
Gustar
Gustar is a very energetic 6-month-old Border Collie. He loves to play with everyone that will play with him. He gets along great with other dogs and would do really well in a home that is very active. He is not house trained and needs a family that can give him the time he needs to learn basic commands. He is not neutered and came to us as a stray.
Tank
This 1-year-old boy is a Lab/border collie mix. He loves to play fetch and is very energetic. He loves people and would do best in a home with an active family that has kids. He gets along well with other dogs but not with cats. He is not neutered and came to us because his family could no longer keep him.
Missie
This little girl has not had the best of luck. She is looking for a family that can change that. She is approximately 6 to 8 months old and is a Lab/ border collie mix. She gets along great with other dogs and kids. She has been an outdoor dog, but she does know a few basic commands. She is not spayed and came in as a stray.
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This boy is a blue heeler who is good with most dogs and loves people. He behaves well on a leash and loves to play fetch. He is very sweet and would do best in a home with no cats. He is not neutered and came to the shelter as a stray.
Southern Utah Adoptable Pets: Cedar City Animal Shelter
All adoptions come with vaccinations. If the animal is not spayed or neutered at the time of the adoption, it will be the adopter’s responsibility. Adoption fees are $35 for cats that have not been sterilized (the adopting party will receive $25 back after showing proof of sterilization) and $10 if they are already sterilized. Adoption fees are $50 for dogs that have not been sterilized and $25 for dogs that have been sterilized.
For more information or to adopt any of these animals, please contact the Cedar City Animal Shelter at (435) 586-2960, or visit 1626 W. Kittyhawk Dr. in Cedar City. Hours of operation are 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Tuesdays–Fridays.
Thelma
Thelma is an 11-week-old diluted tortie. She is really good with people and likes attention a lot. We would like to see her go to a home with her sister Louise. She is not spayed and came to the shelter with her sister as a stray.
Louise
Louise is an 11-week-old calico. She loves everyone and attention. We would like to see her go to a home with her sister, Thelma. She is not spayed and came to the shelter with her sister as a stray.
Leah
This little girl has been at the shelter for awhile. She is approximately 2 years old. She loves to talk and is very cuddly with a cute personality. We do believe she is spayed but are a little unsure at the moment. She came to the shelter as a stray.
Nash
This little boy loves for his belly to be scratched. He loves kids and attention from anyone that will give it to him. He is neutered and came to the shelter as a stray.
Star
Star is a little shy when she first meets people but does warm up really quickly. After she warms up, she adores attention. Star is 3 years old and should be an indoor cat. She is spayed and came to the shelter as a stray.
Roxie
Roxie is approximately 8 months to 1 year old. She is very good with people and loves attention. She is not spayed and came to the shelter as a stray.
Cassie
Cassie is a little shy when she first meets people but still loves everyone. She loves attention. Once she warms up, she is the sweetest little girl. She is 2 years old and spayed. She came to the shelter as a stray.
Herris
Herris is part Maine Coon. He is very friendly and loves attention from anyone who will give it to him. He is neutered and came to the shelter as a stray.
Stevie
Stevie is a 3-year-old Maine Coon. She is very friendly and loves playing with kids. She loves attention and would do best in a home with a family that can offer a lot of attention. She is spayed and came to the shelter as a stray.
Chewy
Chewy is a 3- to 4-year-old shitzu. He is good with other dogs and doesn’t mind cats. He loves attention from everyone and would do best in a home where he gets a lot of attention. He is neutered and came to the shelter as a stray.
Foster animals
For more information on these animal please call Brandon or Sarah at (435) 840-8954 or (435) 668-9463. Please call to make an appointment to visit. If you get an answering service, please leave your name and number and they will get back with you as soon as possible. The adoption fee for puppies is $150 and includes all vaccinations.
Cinder
Cinder is approximately 5 to 7 months old and is a boxer puppy. She is really friendly and loves attention. She does very well with bigger dogs but is a little rough with smaller ones. She hasn’t had a very good life so far, and she could benefit from training. She is in a foster home with kids and loves the attention. She would do best in a home with friends to play with.
