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Calming Pets During Holiday Gatherings

Calming Pets During Holiday Gatherings

The holidays offer a joyous time for us to get together and celebrate the year with our family and friends. However, these holiday gatherings may not feel quite so festive for our animal companions. Here are some tips and tricks for calming pets during holiday festivities! Look for Signs of Stress You know your pet … Read More

$30,000 GivingTuesday Donation Match by Mountain America Credit Union

$30,000 GivingTuesday Donation Match by Mountain America Credit Union

Contact: Guinn ShusterCell: 801-638-4685Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: Dec. 2, 2024Media Alert  The Humane Society of Utah Announces $30,000 GivingTuesday Donation Match by Mountain America Credit Union Murray — Utah, Dec. 3, 2024 — The Humane Society of Utah (HSU) announces an opportunity for community impact this GivingTuesday, with Mountain America Credit Union matching all … Read More

Humane Society of Utah Invites Media to Cover Home for the Holidays

Humane Society of Utah Invites Media to Cover Home for the Holidays

Contact: Guinn ShusterCell: 801-638-4685Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: Nov. 26, 2024 Media Alert  Humane Society of Utah Invites Media to Cover Home for the Holidays Murray — Utah, Nov. 27, 2024 — The Humane Society of Utah (HSU) invites local media to cover its  Home for the Holidays event on Wed, Nov. 27, 2024, from … Read More

HSU Announces Kickoff of Light the World Giving Machines at City Creek

HSU Announces Kickoff of Light the World Giving Machines at City Creek

Contact: Guinn ShusterCell: 801-638-4685Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: Nov. 25, 2024 Media Alert  Humane Society of Utah Announces Kickoff of Light the World Giving Machines at City Creek Salt Lake City – Utah, Nov. 25, 2024 – The Humane Society of Utah (HSU) is thrilled to join the launch of the Light the World Campaign … Read More

An Enchanting Masquerade: Highlights From The 2024 Gala

An Enchanting Masquerade: Highlights From The 2024 Gala

Our community came together on Saturday, November 2nd, for a night of enchantment at the annual Wags to Wishes Gala. The theme was masquerade and our attendees did not disappoint! Looking across the ballroom of the Hyatt Regency in downtown Salt Lake City, a spectator would find a sea of elegant costumes and unique decorative … Read More

Home for the Holidays… and Beyond: Iroh’s Story

Home for the Holidays… and Beyond: Iroh’s Story

It was a frosty November afternoon in 2023 and fosters participating in the Humane Society of Utah’s Home for the Holidays program were beginning to arrive. Home for the Holidays is a short-term fostering program during which families take a shelter dog home the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and bring them back the Friday after. This … Read More

Adopt a Senior Pet: They May Be Your Perfect Fit!

Adopt a Senior Pet: They May Be Your Perfect Fit!

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and we wholeheartedly believe that our furry friends age like fine wine! So, we’ve come up with just a few reasons why adopting a senior pet may be your perfect fit. 1. You Can Bet on Senior Pets! When you adopt a senior pet, what you see is … Read More

Barktoberfest: A Spooktacular Recap

Barktoberfest: A Spooktacular Recap

On Saturday, September 28th, five hundred people and their pups gathered at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center for an event unlike any other – Barktoberfest. The day was filled with spooky fall activities for humans and dogs alike, and the costumes were frightfully fantastic! But the best part? All proceeds from this spooktacular event will … Read More

Heroes in Action: HSU Rescues Elderly Dog from Hot Car

Heroes in Action: HSU Rescues Elderly Dog from Hot Car

On an 80° day, the temperature of a car in the sun can rise to nearly 105° in 10 minutes. This is just one of the reasons why it’s so dangerous for pets to be left in the car, even for just a few minutes, especially on a hot day. However, accidents happen, and when … Read More

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