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
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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
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
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
Care In Every Paw: A Day At The St. George Clinic
At the Humane Society of Utah, we want to see all animals safe, happy, and healthy. This is true for the adoptable animals in our care as well as family pets throughout our state! That is why the services at our St. George and Murray clinics are so vital to our mission. We offer essential … Read More
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
Support for Animals: Your Impact
We know that Utah is full of caring individuals who want to help animals in need because we have seen it firsthand! At the Humane Society of Utah, we are fortunate to have a generous community of donors who step up and regularly provide support for vulnerable animals. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely solely … Read More
August: Make-A-Will Month
Did you know that August is national Make-A-Will month? It can be strange to think about as we go through our daily lives, but creating or updating your will is the best way to secure your wishes for the future. With a will or trust, you can make a lasting legacy for the people you … Read More
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
Belle’s Story: A Healing Journey
A dedicated foster with the Humane Society of Utah (kept anonymous for this story) was on her way to pick up a mama dog and her litter of puppies. She had fostered many animals before, including young litters, and she was up to the task. But at the 11th hour, she received a call from … Read More