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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

More than a Bonded Pair: Bumblebee and Ladybugs’ Story

More than a Bonded Pair: Bumblebee and Ladybugs’ Story

The Humane Society of Utah is no stranger to aiding with hoarding cases. However, taking in these large groups of pets often presents unique challenges. Hoarding pets are oftentimes undersocialized and display fearful behaviors when interacting with new people. Many times, these pets also have medical concerns that need to be addressed. When seven Persian … Read More

Lending a Community Cat a Helping Paw: Lady’s Story

Lending a Community Cat a Helping Paw: Lady’s Story

Community cat Lady was in trouble. She had found herself tangled in barbed wire underneath a mobile home in the Southern Utah summer heat. Luckily for the 3-month-old kitten, she was rescued from her dangerous hiding spot and taken to One More Chance, a rescue group dedicated to providing TNR and other lifesaving services to … Read More

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