Murray – Utah, Oct. 21, 2022 – “As spooky season approaches, it is easy to get carried away with all the tricks and treats, but pet owners should remember that Halloween can be a stressful time for their furry friends. ” Says Guinnevere Shuster, director of marketing and communications at Humane Society of Utah. The Humane Society of Utah (HSU) offers these safety tips to keep your familiars, hellhounds, and riffraff secure and delighted during this festive time of year.
Holiday safety tips for pets:
Know which holiday treats are safe for your pet and which are not: Keep pets away from anything containing chocolate or xylitol (sometimes called “birch sugar”), which is a popular ingredient in sugar-free candy
Don’t allow children to store their Halloween candy stash in their room, as pets have very strong noses and can likely find even the most carefully hidden treats. Keep candy up high and stored securely out of paws reach
Loud noises and spooky animatronics can be scary for pets: Don’t put up decorations that put your pets at unease in locations where they will routinely come across them. Also, avoid taking pets to areas where these types of decorations are present, such as local Halloween displays
Don’t leave pets outdoors and unattended on Halloween night: With all the hustle and bustle that is typical on Halloween night, it is dangerous to leave pets out in the yard without supervision.
Make sure pets have microchips and ID tags: Should your pet be startled, they may react by running away from whatever startled them. In case of an escape, make sure all your animals have microchips and ID tags with up-to-date and accurate information
Keep pets away from jack-o’-lanterns, candles, and glow sticks: Pets can potentially burn themselves on candles used to light jack-o-lanterns and other decorations, or they could tip them over and cause a fire. Glow sticks, though typically non-toxic, have a bitter taste which may cause a negative reaction by any pets who decide to chew on them
Know your pet before deciding to put them into a costume: While some pets don’t mind dressing up for Halloween, for many, it can be an experience that causes undue stress and even injury. “Pets should never be in a situation where they are uncomfortable or fearful as that can create a situation where the pet has to protect themselves by growling or biting,” said Anjela Sullenger, HSU’s behavior and training manager.
The Humane Society of Utah and Salt Lake County Animal Services Team Up To Raise Awareness About Dogs in Hot Cars
Murray — Utah, Aug. 9, 2022 — The Humane Society of Utah (HSU) and Salt Lake County Animal Services are hosting the Beat the Heat event on Aug 9, 2022, at 4242 South 300 West in Murray from 12-2 pm. Bill Allred from The Radio From Hell Show on X96 will be sitting in a car and sharing his experience as the temperatures start to rise. Icy Mountain Food Truck will be on-site for the event. HSU will be handing out free windshield sunshades while supplies last and coupons for 50% off adoptions at HSU for the month of Aug. Salt Lake County Animal Services is currently doing Pick Your Price adoptions on all cats, kittens, guinea pigs, and rabbits until the end of August. Salt Lake County Animal Services will have an officer on-site to answer questions.
Enforcement agencies are legally able to gain access to animals in distress in vehicles, but this is not currently a legal option for regular citizens. The Humane Society of Utah seeks to expand who has that right to rescue to include any citizen. HSU hopes to work with Salt Lake County Animal Services on the best path forward on this issue.
Thirty-one states have laws that either prohibit leaving an animal in a confined vehicle under dangerous conditions or provide civil immunity (protection from being sued) for a person who rescues a distressed animal from a vehicle. Unfortunately, Utah is not one of those states.
Recognize the symptoms of overheating in pets:
excessive panting or difficulty breathing
increased heart and respiratory rate, excessive drooling
mild weakness, stupor, collapse, or even seizures
bloody diarrhea and vomit
elevated body temperature of over 104 degrees
Animals with flat faces, like Bulldogs of any variety, Boxers, Pugs, and Persian cats, are more susceptible to overheating. Due to their shorter noses, they cannot pant as effectively. These pets, along with seniors and those who are overweight or suffer from heart or lung diseases, should be kept in cooler areas as much as possible.
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About the Humane Society of Utah
The Humane Society of Utah is dedicated to the elimination of pain, fear, and suffering in all animals. Since 1960, the Utah Humane Society has been sheltering homeless animals, fighting cruelty and neglect, and creating an atmosphere of respect, responsibility, and compassion for all animals. As the largest open-admission private animal resource center in the state, the Utah Humane Society welcomes any companion animal that can legally be admitted. We work hard to ensure that every healthy and treatable pet that enters the facility will be placed into a loving home. The Humane Society of Utah is a local, independent 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organization that does not receive any state or government funding and is not a branch of any national organization. It is funded by the contributions of individuals, businesses, and foundations. Read more online atwww.utahhumane.org.
4242 South 300 West Murray, UT 84107 / 801-261-2919 / UtahHumane.org / @utahhumane
About Salt Lake County Animal Services
Salt Lake County Animal Services adopted a No-Kill philosophy in 2010. Our mission is to provide comprehensive service and care to the animals and citizens we serve in the Salt Lake County Municipal Services District and the cities of Bluffdale, Holladay, Midvale, Millcreek, Murray, and Salt Lake.
511 West 3900 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84123 / 385-GOT-PETS / adoptutapets.org / @saltlakecountyanimalservices
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Utah Community Action 1307 S 900 W, Salt Lake City UT, 84014 (801)359-2444 https://www.utahca.org/housing/ Can help with rent assistance if you are experiencing temporary financial issues that are prohibiting you from making rent. Clients must have a current lease in sign or will sign a lease. The assistance may cover deposits or rent only. They will be making the payments directly to the landlord/housing unit.
VOA Denver Apartments 770 S. Denver St., Salt Lake City, UT, 84116 (801)875-4558 https://www.voaut.org/denver-apartments If you are currently a client of the VOA (Volunteers of America) who is suffering from mental illness you could qualify to live in the Denver Apartments. They have 24/7, on staff help for crises and mental health support. Contact Bret Wayman ([email protected]) for more information.
Utah Rent Relief https://rentrelief.utah.gov/ Offer rent relief and assistance. You can apply on the online link if you are eligible (see website for qualifications).
2-1-1 Housing + Utilities Resources (888)-826-9790 http://www.211.org Provides an array of resources and connections for anything to do with housing and utilities, funding, and where to make those connections.
Utah Affordable Housing Database https://jobs.utah.gov/jsp/housing Gives the location and phone number for the housing association in your area based off of what is closest to your zip code. They will answer and help with eligibility for low-income housing programs, housing vouchers, and low-income rental housing availability.
Tenant Rights, Laws, and Protections: Utah https://www.hud.gov/states/utah/renting/tenantrights A helpful FAQ page and a few links on what legal options you have and how to take next steps if you feel your landlord is doing something unlawful. Gives great help to those with disabilities and offers links to legal help in your area.
UofU Pro Bono Initiative http://law.utah.edu/pro-bono-initiative/ Get legal advice for free from law students under the supervision of practicing attorneys at the UofU.
Utah Legal Services: Housing (801)-328-8891 Office hours are 8am-5pm: Mon-Fri. https://www.utahlegalservices.org/topics/1/housing Offer a plethora of resources in terms of any legal issues you are having with rent, landlords, eviction, rent increase, etc. They have topic guide FAQs for basic questions and you can also submit your info to get one on one help.
Homelessness
Homelessness Hotline (801)990-9999 First step to take when facing homelessness as they can provide you with current up-to-date information on what resource center would be the best for your situation.
Midvale Family Resource Center 529 W. 9th Ave., Midvale, UT 84047 (801)569-1201 [email protected] Must be a female , 18+. They accept families and have beds available, they won’t turn you away. They can make room for service animals but don’t allow pets otherwise. They are mandatory reporters to DCFS if they suspect abuse/neglect is occurring. Just show up and they will make room for you.
Men’s Resource Center 3380 S 1000 W, South Salt Lake UT, 84119 (801)359-4142 [email protected] A resource center run by The Road Home. Will need to contact them with info above to get more information on qualifications and referrals.
Gail Miller Resource Center 242 W. Paramount Ave., Salt Lake City UT, 84115 (801)328-1894 [email protected] A resource center run by The Road Home. Will need to contact them with info above to get more information on qualifications and referrals.
Weigand Homeless Resource Center Catholic Community Services 437 W 200 S, Salt Lake City UT 84101 (801)363-7710 Open 7am-7pm everyday, closed holidays. [email protected] Daytime only shelter where you can do basic hygiene necessities (laundry, showers, etc.). You will fill out an intake form upon entry.
Ramada Inn 1659 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City UT, 84116 250 bed temporary overflow shelter for winter; take the most vulnerable (seniors) population from resource centers.
Shelter the Homeless 242 West Paramount Avenue, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115 https://www.homelessutah.org/solutions/homeless-resource-centers Help individuals experiencing homelessness and work with partners to develop safe facilities and expand solutions to prevent and end homelessness in Utah.They have a great hotline as well for those experiencing homelessness.
Fourth Street Clinic 409 W 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 (801)364-0058 https://fourthstreetclinic.org/ They provide affordable medical care to those experiencing homelessness and have many different support groups throughout the week as well. See online to schedule or call the number listed.
Valor House 720 Valdez Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113 (801)582-1565 ext. 2746 https://firststephouse.org/programs/valor-house/ They provide housing and supportive services at the 72-bed transitional housing facility for Veterans experiencing homelessness.
VOA Geraldine E. King Women’s Resource Center
131 E. 700 S., Salt Lake City, UT, 84111 (801)893-6678 https://www.voaut.org/womens-resource-center Emergency shelter to women who are experiencing homlessness. You must be 18 and older to qualify for services. They provide food, clothes, hygiene, showers, etc. They welcome service animals as well. You can call ahead of time to find out availability or show up and talk to them.
VOA Youth Resource Center 888 S 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 (801)364-0744 https://www.voaut.org/yrc A resource center/emergency shelter for youth ages 15-22 who are at risk or experiencing homelessness. They have food, clothes, resources, life skills, employment help, and more. From 7:30pm to 8:30am they transition into being an emergency shelter. The other 15 beds are given away in a lottery-style system to 15 youths.
VOA Young Women’s Transitional Home 718 S 600 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 (385)500-3678 https://www.voaut.org/young-womens-transition-home To enroll in this 18 month long program you must contact Erin Reynolds ([email protected]) and be a homeless woman between the ages of 16 and 20. Once in the program you are offered services such as case management, goal setting, groups, and more. The goal is to get to reunification or successful independent living.
Pet Friendly
Rentals
People With Pets https://peoplewithpets.com/ Helps find your local pet friendly apartments, you can search by zip code. Can also help you find pet friendly businesses and pet friendly products.
SLC Housing, Rooms, Apartments, and Sublets https://www.facebook.com/groups/2260902367467148/ A Facebook group to help find housing in your area. You can filter for pet friendly and it will be in the listing description as well.
My Pitbull is Family https://www.mypitbullisfamily.org/housing/ Gives a great map tool and various apartment buildings that openly allow pitbulls in their rent agreement.
Hotels
Staybridge Suites Midvale 747 West Blue Vista Ln, Midvale, UT 84047 (801) 871-0871 Accept up to two pets with a $15 per night fee with a maximum fee of $150. The pet needs to be on a leash or in a container when in public areas at all times.
Holiday Inn Express Inn and Suites – West Valley City 3036 South, Decker Lake Dr, West Valley City, UT 84119 (801) 517-4000 Two pets of any size allowed for an additional fee of $15 per pet, per night. Both dogs and cats are permitted in all rooms and may be left in the room unattended. There is a grassy area for pets on the property.
Hyatt Place Salt Lake City Airport 52 N Tommy Thompson Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 (801) 363-1400 2 pets per room, have to weigh under 50 lbs. The pet’s combined weight should not exceed 75 lbs. 1-6 nights is $65 dollars, 7-30 days $75 fee and up to $100 cleaning fee
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott – Downtown Salt Lake City 130 W 400 S Salt Lake City, UT 84101 (801) 531-6000 2 pets up to 32 lbs for an additional $50 pet stay plus a $200 refundable deposit in case the pet does damage.
La Quinta Inn and Suites Orem – University Parkway 521 W University Pkwy, Orem, UT 84058 (801) 226-0440 2 pets of any size are welcome at no additional charge. If your pet is left unattended in the room you can contact the front desk. Pet relief areas and poop bags available.
Hampton Inn Provo 1511 S 40 E St, Provo, UT 84606 (801) 377-6396 Pets allowed with maximum size being 75 lbs. Contact the hotel for specific fees.
La Quinta Inn and Suites – Layton 1965 N 1200 W, Layton, UT 84041 (801) 776-6700 Two pets of any size are allowed for no additional fee. Additional pets may be considered with prior approval from the hotel. Both dogs and cats are welcome, but may not be left in the room unattended. There is a pet relief area with waste bags.
Holiday Inn and Suites – Cedar City 1555 S Old Hwy 91, Cedar City, UT 84720 (435) 865-7799 Welcomes two pets of any size for an additional fee of $15 per night. Pets are only permitted in Standard Rooms with two Queen beds. Both dogs and cats are allowed, but pets may not be left in rooms unattended. Waste bags are available at the front desk and there are grassy areas on the property.
Red Roof Inn – St. George 915 S Bluff St, St. George, UT 84770 (435) 688-8383 One dog up to 50 lbs is welcome for no additional fee. Dogs may not be left in the room unattended. Cats are not allowed.
Boarding
Ruff Haven 1370 S 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (801)251-6765 https://www.ruffhaven.org Not 24 hours, intake and visits are by appointment so you need to visit the website or call ahead of time. Our mission is to provide a temporary safe haven for companion animals in order to keep pets and their people together in times of crisis, increase pet retention, and decrease the number of animals entering the shelter system. Up to 60 days of placement.
Camp Bow Wow 475 W 3600 South, Salt Lake City 801-288-2275 $41 for first night Requirements: assessment (free), proof of current vaccinations, at least 4 months of age, spayed/neutered, in good health, non-aggressive, current license, leash and collar.
DogMode 4030 South Howick St, Salt Lake City 801-261-2665 http://www.dogmode.com/index.html $40/night Requirements: Current vaccinations, spayed/neutered if over 7 months old, interview
PACT for Animals (610)581-4141 https://pactforanimals.org/find-a-foster/ Foster homes for pet owners temporarily unable to care for their pet due to military deployment or physical temporary medical issues or other emergencies not caused by the owner.
Rover.com https://www.rover.com/ About $25-35 per night Requirements vary, most require current vaccinations.
PetsHotel Taylorsville at 5748 S. Redwood Road 801-840-2236 https://services.petsmart.com/petshotel Around $30 for dogs, $20 for cats. Multiple locations, check website Requirements: current vaccinations, flea/tick free, at least 4 months of age.
Utah Dog Park Two locations: Woods Cross: 596 W. 1500 S & Airport: 1977 W North Temple 801-683-3647 https://utahdogpark.com/ $35 for dogs, $23 for cats Requirements: current vaccinations, annual physical completed by a veterinarian, parasite-free.
DogVacay.com https://dogvacay.com/ About $22-$33/night Requirements vary, most require current vaccinations
The Puppy Lounge For Little Dogs 60 W Burton Ave (2360 South), Salt Lake City, UT 84115 801-484-2582 http://www.thepuppylounge.com/ $35/night Requirements: Must be a small breed dog under 30 lbs., current vaccinations, spayed/neutered if over 6 months, friendly toward humans and other dogs, free from fleas/ticks and diseases.
Coddled Critters 80 Pacific Ave, North Salt Lake 801-294-2499 https://www.coddled-critters.com/ Starts at $30/night for dogs, $18 for cats
Old Farm Pet Resort 3968 S 200 E, Salt Lake City 801-266-9016 http://www.oldfarmpetresort.com/ $28/night for dogs, $20/night for cats, $18/night for exotics (depending on care needs) Requirements: Current vaccinations, pass a social evaluation test (no cost).
Unleashed Dog Hotel 5241 S. Commerce Dr, Murray 385-309-3647 http://www.dogsunleashed.com/ $42/night for standard room Requirements: Current vaccinations, temperament test.
Boarding for Military Members https://www.dogsondeployment.org/ Dogs on Deployment Foster homes that care for pets while their owners are deployed. Search database by zip code.
Food
Food Pantries
The Road Home 210 S Rio Grande St., Salt Lake City UT, 84101 (801)-359-4142 Open 24 hours a day You can call the number to hear more about what services are available based on your qualifications and needs.
Salt Lake City Mission 1151 S Redwood Rd. #106, Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (801)-355-6310 Open until 4:00pm Food pantry hours are 11am to 2pm on Mon., Wed., and Fri.
Murray Park Church of Christ Food Pantry 494 East 5300 South, Murray, UT, 84107 (801) 293-7000 https://www.murrayparkchurchofchrist.org/ Food pantries are Thursdays from 9am-5pm. No ID or paperwork is necessary, it is welcome to everyone who needs it from any background.
Taylorsville Food Pantry 4775 South Plymouth View Drive, Taylorsville, UT, 84123 (801)815-0003 Open Mon.: 1-3pm, Wed.: 4-6pm, and Sat.: 10am-12pm. To qualify you must be a Taylorsville resident and fall within income guidelines.
St James Episcopal Church Food Bank 7486 Union Park Ave, Midvale UT, 84047 (801)566-1311 https://www.stjamesutah.com/about-1 The 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month from 1pm to 3pm. No ID or paperwork necessary to receive food.
FreeFood.org https://www.freefood.org/s/utah A search engine to help you find food pantries in your area by zip code and state. Over 128 options for all of UT.
Womens, Infants, and Children (WIC) https://wic.utah.gov/ This program provides nutritional services, breastfeeding services, and supplemental foods to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to 5 years of age. They offer a large assortment of nutrition education, personalized breastfeeding support, and referrals to other public health programs. They have a tool on the website to check and see if you qualify.
Food Pantries for Pets
Ruff Haven 1370 S 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (801)251-6765 https://www.ruffhaven.org Not 24 hours, intake and visits are by appointment so you need to visit the website or call ahead of time. Our mission is to provide a temporary safe haven for companion animals in order to keep pets and their people together in times of crisis, increase pet retention, and decrease the number of animals entering the shelter system. Up to 60 days of placement.
Best Friends Pet Food Pantry 2005 1100 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (801) 574-2445 https://utah.bestfriends.org/our-programs/food-pantry [email protected] To obtain food from this organization, proof of low-income must be provided. Individuals may receive food for their animal once per quarter. Pets must be spayed/neutered in order to receive assistance. An official request must be made to receive food.
Nuzzles & Co. (435) 649-5441 https://nuzzlesandco.org/pop-up-pet-pantries/ [email protected] Nuzzles & Co will post the next pantry information on their website linked below. If there is not a pantry scheduled you can call to check availability, but they may not have food resources available at that time.
Hildegarde’s Food Pantry: Pets of the Homeless 231 E 100 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 (801) 328-2303 www.petsofthehomeless.org Pets of the Homeless provides relief to homeless people and their pets in the form of food, resources, emergency care, and support.
Street Dawg Crew of Utah (801) 671-7374 www.streetdawgcrew.org [email protected] Every Sunday at 12:00 noon in Pioneer Park, the crew of volunteers are onsite with pet food and supplies as a part of their Pet outreach program.
Because Animals Matter 44 W State St., Hurricane, UT 84737 (435)-773-5209 By appointment, Tues.-Sat. This food pantry offers low-cost and even free pet food to those in the St. George area who struggle with food insecurity for their pets.When their Kibbles on Wheels project has a surplus they offer up their pantry to residents to ensure they can feed their pets. They ask that you schedule ahead of time and bring a clean container for the small kibble to go in.
Salt Lake County Animal Services 511 W 3900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84123 (385) 468-7387 https://slco.org/animal-services/ https://www.facebook.com/slcoanimalservices/ [email protected] SLCAS has occasional drive up pet pantry services, when planned they typically post the announcement on their website and/or the facebook page. You can always call to ask for more information on what they can offer.
https://help.uber.com/riders/article/pet-friendly-rides?nodeId=e4468070-c193-41cf-b792-fa66ecfb1163You can request pet friendly rides on the Uber app. It will cost a bit more in fees. There is no restriction on size but the driver has the right to refuse if they are worried about damage to their vehicle. You can also be charged cleaning fees if your animal does damage Service animals are exempt from this. https://help.uber.com/riders/article/pet-friendly-rides?nodeId=e4468070-c193-41cf-b792-fa66ecfb1163You can request pet friendly rides on the Uber app. It will cost a bit more in fees. There is no restriction on size but the driver has the right to refuse if they are worried about damage to their vehicle. You can also be charged cleaning fees if your animal does damage Service animals are exempt from this.
Lyft Pet Friendly Rides
https://help.lyft.com/hc/e/articles/115013080648-Pet-Policy-(Non-Service-Animals)You can request pet friendly rides on the Lyft app. It will cost a bit more in fees. There is no restriction on size but the driver has the right to refuse if they are worried about damage to their vehicle. You can also be charged cleaning fees if your animal does damage. Service animals are exempt from this.
Pet Rehoming
Ruffhaven Rehoming https://www.ruffhaven.org/rehome-your-pet Can put your pet on their database to be adopted and rehomed to another family. Your pet needs to be spayed/neutered
Get Your Pet https://getyourpet.com/ The online pet adoption community where people who want to adopt a pet connect with people who need to rehome a dog or cat.
Rehome https://rehome.adoptapet.com/ This website, founded by Adopt-a-Pet.com and the Petco Foundation, allows you to rehome your pet with peace of mind. You can create a profile for your pet, review applications of potential adopters, screen and meet adopters, and finalize the adoption with Adopt-a-Pet’s personalized adoption agreement.
ReHomeYourPets https://rehomeyourpets.com/ ReHomeYourPets was created to encourage and empower people everywhere to rehome pets responsibly. The mission of the website is to help prevent pets from ending up, through no fault of their own, in a situation where they would be abused or neglected, or in a shelter.
SLC Utah Pets https://www.facebook.com/groups/931174583608527/ SLC Utah’s Pets – Advice, Lost & Found, and Rehoming, a facebook group, is a place for posting and rehoming pets. You’ll need to be added into the group to post.
Impact Mental Health 515 E 4500 S Building G Suite 220, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 (801)590-9557 Low cost mental health services for those who don’t have insurance or those who don’t qualify for things like Medicaid, Medicare, etc. Call Mon.-Thurs.: 8:30am-4:30pm, Fri.: 8:30am-12:00pm to connect with an Intake Specialist who will conduct an intake over the phone.
Clinical Consultants Three locations: 7601 S. Redwood Road, BLDG E, West Jordan UT 84084 – (801)233-8670 754 N Main St., Tooele UT 84074 – (435)228-6523 2661 Washington Blvd., Suite 102, Ogden UT, 84401 – (801)621-8670 https://www.clinicalconsultants.org/ They have a lot of services for things like substance abuse, domestic violence, family counseling, youth services, mental health assessments with a clinician, and drug and alcohol testing. Call for scheduling and referrals.
Salt Lake County Division Of Youth Services
177 W Price Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (385) 468-4500 Open until 11:30 PM https://slco.org/youth/programs/counseling/ They provide immediate crisis counseling for youth and families, as well as short-term 60-day counseling intervention, and longer term mental health counseling. Should schedule over the phone beforehand.
Valley Behavioral (888)949-4864 Various locations throughout the Salt Lake Valley https://valleycares.com/
Employees are SSW, CSW, LCSW, RN, ACMHC, psychologists, medical support specialists, victim advocate coordinators, speech-language pathologists, behavioral aide specialists, care workers, and the list goes on.
They provide mental health treatment, outpatient care, substance use prevention, housing services, homeless services, and much more.
When you call the number they will do an assessment over the phone and then a referral.
First Step House – Outpatient and Admissions 434 S 500 E (Second Floor), Salt Lake City, UT 84102 (801) 359-8862 https://firststephouse.org/programs/outpatient-services/ Help serve those struggling with serious mental illness, as well as those struggling with mild to moderate mental health conditions. Our substance use disorder outpatient program allows us to serve those with substance use disorders who have completed residential treatment or people whose substance use disorders are stable enough that outpatient services are clinically warranted.
VOA Cornerstone Counseling Center 447 W Bearcat Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (801)355-2846 https://www.voaut.org/cornerstone Services for addiction, mental health, trauma, and intimate partner violence. They offer individual, group and family counseling.
VOA Family Counseling Center
650 E. 4500 S. Suite 300, Murray, UT, 84107 (801)261-3500 Hours Mon-Thurs: 9-7, Fri. 9-5 https://www.familycounselingcenterutah.com/contact-us A family counseling center that offers an array of resources on treatment for things like mental health, addiction, grief and loss, and more. You can fill out your contact info in their online “contact us” tab or you can call to see availability.
SafeUT App https://safeut.org/ Crisis counseling for school aged children K-12 and educators through an anonymous app that you can download. They speak with you in real time and are available 24/7, 365 days a year about struggles you may be having with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, bullying, etc.
BetterHelp https://www.betterhelp.com/faq/ An app you can download to do therapy over your phone through video chats, phone calls, or messaging. You download the app and they match you with a therapist. It is a bit on the pricey side at about $60-$90 a week but you aren’t billed until you are matched with a therapist.
Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 A national hotline used to prevent suicide and is available to those who need it 24/7, 365 days a year. This hotline is used for crisis situations and is not a regular basis treatment but they can help when someone is in a crisis and needs help.
Utah Warm Line 801-587-1055 This office offers listening ear as individuals heal from their own personal struggles. Utah residents may call the Utah Warm Line from 8am-11pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year at no cost. They have certified peer support specialists that have navigated mental health issues and/or substance abuse issues of their own.
Substance Abuse
First Step House Residential 440 S 500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 34 beds designated specifically for Veterans and 36 beds designated for Veterans and non-Veterans. Serve adult men, ages 18 and older, diagnosed with a substance use disorder. We specialize in helping people with co-occurring mental health conditions, Veterans, those involved in the criminal justice system, people with low to no income, and those who have unstable or no housing. Residential Campus 411 N Grant Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84116 76 beds, you can call and talk to First Step House about the admissions process. Serve adult men, ages 18 and older, diagnosed with a substance use disorder. We specialize in helping people with co-occurring mental health conditions, Veterans, those involved in the criminal justice system, people with low to no income, and those who have unstable or no housing.
REACH 950 E 3300 S, Millcreek, UT 84106 (801)359-8862 https://firststephouse.org/programs/residential-treatment/ Serve adult men, ages 18 and older, diagnosed with a substance use disorder. We specialize in helping people with co-occurring mental health conditions, Veterans, those involved in the criminal justice system, people with low to no income, and those who have unstable or no housing.
VOA Men’s Adult Detoxification Center 252 W. Brooklyn Ave. Salt Lake City, UT, 84101 (801)363-9400 https://www.voaut.org/mens-detoxification-center Allowed to stay for up to 14 days, on a sliding scale fee for those who qualify only paying what they can contribute. If you don’t qualify it is $115 to access services. Services include meals, case management, support groups, medication assisted treatment, etc.
VOA Center for Women and Children
697 W 4170 S, Murray, UT, 84123 (801)261-9177 https://www.voaut.org/cwc Provides a safe space for women to stay and withdraw from drugs and alcohol for up to 2 weeks. They can bring children under the age of 10 with them. There is a case manager on staff to help individuals with their cases and connect them to other resources. Up to 14 days on a sliding scale if you qualify, if not then it is $115.
House of Hope Residential Treatment 857 E 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 (801)487-3276 https://houseofhopeut.org/programs/residential-treatment/ Four residential facilities, live in residential houses while participating in treatment. Provided support 24 hours, 7 days a week. Look online or call to see if you qualify. Outpatient & Day Treatment (801)487-3276 ex. 1233 Contact admissions [email protected] Intensive day treatment and outpatient care to women with case managers, therapists, and childrens therapists as well.
New Roads Behavioral Health 2450 Fort Union Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121 (888)358-8998 https://newroadstreatment.org/ Offer an array of services to do with substance abuse and mental illnesses. Can do residential, outpatient, partial hospitalization, etc. You will need to contact them for admissions, referrals, and pricing based off of your health insurance or lack thereof.
Healthcare/Medical
Fourth Street Clinic 409 W 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 (801)364-0058 https://fourthstreetclinic.org/ They provide affordable medical care to those experiencing homelessness and have many different support groups throughout the week as well. See online to schedule or call the number listed.
Utah Medicaid Program 801-538-6155 (Salt Lake City) or 1-800-662-9651
Medicaid customer service staff are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Thursday hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
If you are a veteran and have questions related to Medicaid, you may contact our Veteran’s Coordinator, Blake Anderson, at 801-538-9925.
For member concerns or complaints, contact the Division of Medicaid and Health Financing Constituent Services Representative at 801-538-6417 or 1-877-291-5583 or email [email protected].
To access the clinic you need to have no health insurance and under the Federal Poverty line (they have a chart in the link to determine this).
Offer services such as primary care, pediatrics, family medicine, womens care, etc.
Domestic Violence
Pet Programs
Ruff Haven 1370 S 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (801)251-6765 https://www.ruffhaven.org Not 24 hours, intake and visits are by appointment so you need to visit the website or call ahead of time. Our mission is to provide a temporary safe haven for companion animals in order to keep pets and their people together in times of crisis, increase pet retention, and decrease the number of animals entering the shelter system. Up to 60 days of placement.
Nuzzles and Co. Purple Paw Program 1-800-799-7233 https://nuzzlesandco.org/purple-paw-program/ http://www.thehotline.org/ Provide veterinary care, training, and boarding for pets of domestic abuse survivors attempting to leave their abusers. Works through the domestic violence hotline.
Red Rover Relief Safe Escape Grants
https://redrover.org/relief/dv-safe-escape-grants/ Funding through this program is primarily for boarding costs of the pet while the client is in a domestic violence shelter, though other boarding related costs (such as vaccinations) may be covered as well. For client safety, applications must be submitted by a domestic violence shelter representative.
Safe Place For Pets
https://safeplaceforpets.org/ Website that provides names and contact info for pet friendly shelters and housing for victims attempting to escape domestic abuse.
The Hotline https://www.thehotline.org/ A great tool for those who are experiencing domestic violence. It has chat options, a call line, resources close to you based on location, and an easy exit from the website in case you are in an unsafe place.
Domestic Shelters https://www.domesticshelters.org/ A great website tool that uses your zip code and what you need to find shelters and options nearby to you. They have filters you can use to determine what services you need.
Community Abuse Prevention Services 308 W 1000 N, Logan, UT 84321 435-753-2500 http://www.capsa.org Houses service animals onsite, other pets can be housed with the local animal shelter while the client is staying at the shelter.
YCC Family Crisis Center 2261 Adams Avenue, Ogden, UT 84401 801-394-9456 – Office Number 801-392-7273 – Hotline Number http://www.capsa.org Attempts to help clients obtain documentation for their pets to be considered a support animal or will work with local animal shelters to board pets while clients are in the shelter.
Peace House 700 Round Valley Drive, #115 Park City, UT 84060 435-658-4739 – Office Number 800-647-9161 – Hotline Number https://peacehouse.org/get-help/
They offer a great hotline to help you understand your options, resources available to you, and even housing options .
Has a contract with Purple Paws that can house pets; pets will not be on site.
South Valley Sanctuary 8400 S Redwood Rd, West Jordan, UT 84088 801-255-1095 ext. 212 801-255-1095 ext. 251 https://svsutah.org/get-help-now They have a helpline that you can call to hear your options and they have two community resource centers in West Jordan and in Riverton that can help as well. Able to house emotional support and service animals only.
Women in Jeopardy Program YWCA 322 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 801-537-8600 – Hotline (24/7) 801-537-8604 – Office You can call to hear what your available options are but they offer counseling, casework, safety planning, hygiene, etc. You can stay for up to 180 days if you qualify and they have space, contact to find out. Able to house emotional support animals and service animals only.
Canyon Creek Women’s Crisis Center 95 N. Main St., Cedar City, UT 84720 435-233-5732 – Hotline 435-867-9411 – Office https://www.canyoncreekservices.org/help They can provide counseling, casework, court and medical advocacy, and in emergency situations they can offer you shelter or assist you in obtaining a safe home Have a local veterinarian that is able to work with accommodations for pets.
Colleen Quigley Women’s Center 475 West Price River Drive Suite 152, Price, UT 84501 435-637-6859 – Hotline 435-637-3905 – Office You can call to hear what your available options are but they offer counseling, casework, safety planning, hygiene, etc. They offer a great hotline to help you understand your options, resources available to you, and even housing options Has a program for fostering pets of domestic abuse survivors, does not house pets on site.
Seekhaven Moab 81 N 300 E, Moab, UT 84532 888-421-1100 – Hotline 435-259-2229 – Office http://www.seekhaven.org They can house 8 women and children with an additional crib. They can’t currently house men but could provide a hotel if needed. Call ahead to hear availability and to see what services are available for you. Occasionally can accomodate pets on a case-by-case basis.
The Center for Women and Children (The Refuge) P.O. Box 1075 Provo, UT 84603 (Confidential Location) 801-377-5500 https://therefugeutah.org/get-help-now/ You need to call the number to hear what shelter location will work for you because they don’t provide the address to keep those being housed safe. They can provide counseling, casework, and shelter. Cannot house pets on site but assists with finding temporary housing for pets.
Tooele County Women’s Shelter, Pathways 34 South Main St. Tooele, Utah 84074 435-224-2710 or 800-833-5515 – Hotline 435-843-1677 – Office They can provide counseling, casework, court and medical advocacy, and in emergency situations they can offer you shelter or assist you in obtaining a safe home. This shelter is pet-friendly provided that they have the available space.
Womens and Children Resources
Rescue Mission’s Women’s Center 1165 State St., Salt Lake City UT 84111 (801)-521-5925 A safe place where women and women with children can find safety from abusive relationships, counseling for addiction, and the love of Jesus. The Women’s Center is home to our New Life Program for women and also provides homeless and low-income women access to emergency shelter, food, clothing, job placement, and more.
This program provides nutritional services, breastfeeding services, and supplemental foods to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to 5 years of age. They offer a large assortment of nutrition education, personalized breastfeeding support, and referrals to other public health programs. They have a tool on the website to check and see if you qualify.
If you are a client being served by the Women, Infants, and Children or WIC program and have questions, please call 1-877-WIC-KIDS (942-5437).
Hope Center for Children 857 E 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84102 (801)487-3276 https://houseofhopeut.org/programs/childrens-services/ Offer developmental and therapeutic child care for the children of women attending House of Hope. To qualify you must be a woman with children, and be a client of House of Hope, call for more info/admissions.
CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT 1-855-323-3237 To report possible child abuse or neglect, please call the Child Abuse Intake Hotline.
Elderly
Aging Services
55 Plus Book – Salt Lake County https://slco.org/aging-adult-services/55-plus/ A wonderful tool that narrows down by category what services are available to those 55 and older. It gives you phone numbers, addresses and a quick description of what each service is.
Medicare Call (801)526-0950 Workforce Services for eligibility Call 1-800-772-1213 Social Security for eligibility https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare Medicare is health insurance for people 65 or older. You’re first eligible to sign up for Medicare 3 months before you turn 65. You may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease).
Aging and Adult Services – Information Services 2001 State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84114 (385)468-3200 https://slco.org/aging-adult-services/information-assistance/ Offer a plethora of resources in terms of aging resources and how to find them. Give you information on how to receive services such as caregiving, legal services, meals on wheels, home care, shoveling/mowing lawns, transportation.
Care to Ride (801)447-6344 Provides rides to doctor, dentist, hair/nail appointments, grocery or personal shopping. Will shop with you and carry bags. Will also run errands for shopping and prescriptions while you stay home.
Utah Department of Human Services: Aging and Adult Services https://daas.utah.gov/locations-new/ Variety of locations, you can use the link above to find the closest Senior Center to you. Offer protective services, legal advice, caregiver support, nutrition programs, scams and consumer fraud, and more.
Pet Samaritan Fund Utah 3802 S. Sunnydale Dr. Salt Lake City, UT 84109 (Office Only) Phone: (801) 277-9263 [email protected] The pet samaritan fund will help you not only adopt, but they can shelter animals and can also provide assistance to low income families trying to cover medical costs, pet food, transportation, etc.
CareCredit 1-800-677-0718 https://carecredit.com/vetmed A credit line that can be used for medical and veterinary costs. There is a tool on their website that can be used to see if you qualify.
iCare Credit https://www.icarefinancialcorp.com/veterinary-financing-program Made for pet owners without insurance coverage or cash available to pay at the time of service. You apply and then they let you know what iCare providers are in the area for your pet.
Bow Wow Buddies https://www.bowwowbuddies.com/apply-for-grant/ Qualifies for serious procedures not things like spay/neuter, preventative, dental, etc. Provides up to $2500 grants for emergency care, can apply up to 30 days after procedure.
Brown Dog Foundation http://www.browndogfoundation.org/ Provides financial assistance for veterinary treatment, must already have a veterinarian in order to apply. You apply through their website and they outline the steps that you can expect to be taking throughout.
Red Rover Relief: Urgent Care Grants https://redrover.org/relief/urgent-care-grants/ Provides grants (typically around $200) for lifesaving care. Has to be a life threatening injury or illness. You must have a diagnosis and treatment plan from a veterinarian, the treatment plan should result with good or favorable outcomes. The animal must be spayed/neutered, and a proof of income is required.
Friends and Vets Helping Pets http://friendsandvetshelpingpets.org/need-assitance/ Provides financial assistance for curable, lifesaving (not life-prolonging) care such as tumors, broken bones, ambulatory care, expensive medication, or post-surgical prosthetics. You can check your qualifications online and fill out the application on their website.
The Pet Fund https://www.thepetfund.com/for-pet-owners Only provides financial assistance to non-basic, non-urgent care such as cancer treatment, heart disease, chronic conditions, endocrine conditions, eye diseases, etc. Typically has a wait list. They will send the money directly to the treating veterinarian. Can apply online but will require internet access and access to a printer.
Dylan’s Fund http://www.dylanshearts.com/Animal-Medical-Bills-Eligibility.html Provides financial assistance for urgent veterinary care for one pet, and the family must meet eligibility requirements. Must apply through a veterinarian.Has to be a life threatening injury or illness. You must have a diagnosis and treatment plan from a veterinarian, the treatment plan should result with good or favorable outcomes.
The Shakespeare Fund (775)342-7040 [email protected] https://www.shakespeareanimalfund.org/ineedhelp Providing grants for those that meet federal poverty guidelines. Once you have contacted them they will go back and forth with you and decide if you are eligible for their emergency service funding.
Magic Bullet Fund http://themagicbulletfund.org/apply/ This service is for pets with cancer. They have different requirements on their website for things like you have to be the primary guardian, you need to give your vet permission, weight-age requirements, etc.
The Mosby Foundation http://www.themosbyfoundation.org/apply-for-assistance/ Provides financial assistance for pets that are critically sick, injured, abused, and/or neglected. Your pet needs to be spayed/neutered, it has to be emergency care not generalized/preventative. Treatment has to not have been performed yet, they cannot help you with charges that have already been incurred.
The Onyx & Breezy Foundation http://www.onyxandbreezy.org/ Provides financial assistance for spay/neuter, medical hardship, food, medicine, supplies, and pets of veterans with PTSD. Need to have a tax return, filled out questionnaire, estimate of cost, prognosis and diagnosis, and your CareCredit status.
Diabetic Cats in Need https://dcin.dreamhosters.com/compassionate-assistance-program/ Offer you resources and education on what to feed your diabetic cat, how to give insulin shots and test blood sugar levels, and you need to prove that you are a low income animal guardian. They have an emergency line as well on their website under the “Contact Us” tab.
Pets of the Homeless https://www.petsofthehomeless.org/ Website resource that can locate pet friendly food pantries and shelters nearest to you using their online tools and maps.
Tipper and Squirt Care for Cushing’s Fund, Inc. http://www.tipper-squirtcushingfund.org/apply.html Provides financial assistance for veterinary care of dogs with Cushing’s disease. You can check their website for all of their specific requirements, qualifications, recommended veterinarians, permissions, etc.
THRIVE Affordable Pet Care 1090 Fort Union Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047 (385) 253-8086 Mon- Fri 8am-6pm, Closed Sun Thrivevet.com Offer an array of online resources along with low cost vet care. You can call to book an appointment or they have an online booking tool as well.
Animal Crackers
7540 S Redwood Rd, West Jordan, UT 84084 (801) 561-9271 Sun-Sat 8am to 6pm Animalcrackersvet.com
Their schedule books up quickly so you need to plan a few weeks in advance/expect a wait.
They offer dental, checkups, diet & nutrition, vaccinations, and surgery
Midvalley Animal Clinic 6047 S Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84123 (801) 269-1213 Mon-Sat 8am to 6pm www.midvalleyanimalclinic.com They offer telemedicine visits as an option during COVID. They have all their intake forms and booking online as an option. Their fees and pet costs are all listed on their website as well under the “Price List” section
Salt Lake Spay & Neuter 160 E 4800 S Murray, UT 84107 (801) 262-6414 Tues to Fri 7am to 6pm http://www.spayandneuterofslc.com Enter into their website and click on Services. They have information on what services are offered and what they cost. They no longer offer spay and neuter services for rabbits.
Banfield
Multiple locations in Petsmarts throughout Utah Closest available to the Humane Society of Utah: 5748 S Redwood Rd, Taylorsville, UT 84123 (801) 967-5448 www.banfield.com Offer a lot of online tools from booking, pricing, finding the closest location, and more. Not meant to be an emergency vet.
VCA Reduced Cost Vaccine Clinic
2530 4700 S, Taylorsville, UT 84129 (801) 966-4700
5991 S Redwood Rd, Taylorsville, UT 84123 (801) 890-7912
TUES and THURS between 12pm-4pm www.vcahospitals.com They offer a lot of services from regular primary care, specialty care, emergency vets, boarding care, and treatments for pets with cancer.
Emergency 24/7
Advanced Veterinary Care 1021 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (801) 942-3951 https://avcslc.net/ Call ahead to hear ER times. Open 24/7 in an emergency and have wonderful vets on staff to help your pets in emergencies.
1067 E Tabernacle St, St. George, UT 84770 (435)673-3191 https://www.southwestanimalemergency.com/ Open weeknights 5pm to 8am. 24 hours on weekends and holidays. This clinic does not offer payment plans unless it is through a CareCredit line (veterinary services credit line)
Exotic Animals
Wasatch Exotic Animal 1892 Fort Union Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121 (801) 943-3367 Mon, Wed, Fri 8am- 6pm; Tues, Thurs 8am- 8pm; Sat 8am-2pm, Sun- closed
Animal Crackers Vet Hospital 7540 S Redwood Rd, West Jordan, UT 84084 (801) 810-0360 Mon- Fri 8am- 5:30 pm, Sat 8am -4:30, Sun- closed
Parrish Creek Veterinary Hospital 86 N 70 W St, Centerville, UT 84014 (801) 298-2014 Mon-Fri 8am- 6pm, Sat 8am-2pm, Sun- closed
Utah Veterinary Hospital 161 E 30 N, American Fork, UT 84003 (801) 692-1563 Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am- 2pm, Sun- closed
Creekside Animal Hospital 12720 South Pony Express Road, Draper, UT 84020 (801) 565-1263 Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am- 6pm, Sun- closed
Cache Humane Society 2370 West 200 North Logan, UT 84321 (435) 792-3920 https://www.cachehumane.org/ This organization will provide TNR services as long as you bring the cat(s) in yourself. They do not rent traps or carriers. The price for a spay is $59 and a neuter is $49. You will need to pick up the animal after the procedure and release it yourself.
West Valley Animal Services 4522 West 3500 South, West Valley, UT 84120 (801) 965-5812 https://www.wvc-ut.gov/17/Animal-Services West Valley & Taylorsville Animal Shelter allows you to rent a trap and will charge a $75 fee if the trap does not return within a week. Additionally, $2 per day will be charged after that 1-week period until the trap is returned. You are able to bring the trapped cat(s) during their business hours or call dispatch to have an officer pick up the cat(s). The cat(s) will be held for a couple days after the procedure to ensure a positive recovery. The shelter will then release the cat(s) to the area it was trapped from.
Murray Animal Shelter 5624 South 300 West, Murray, UT 84107 (801) 264-2671 https://murray.utah.gov/195/Animal-Control Murray Animal Shelter will provide TNR services to residents that have community cats within their city limits. They rent out traps for a refundable deposit of $60, which you will receive back when you return the trap.
West Jordan Animal Shelter 5982 New Bingham Hwy, West Jordan, UT 84081 (801) 282-3951 https://www.westjordan.utah.gov/animalservices West Jordan Animal Shelter provides TNR services to feral cats within the West Jordan city limits. There is a $50 refundable deposit to rent a trap from their facility. Contact their facility with any further questions.
Herriman City Animal Services 5355 West Herriman Main Street, Herriman, UT 84096 801-758-0080 https://www.herriman.org/police/animal-services/ Herriman City Animal Services provides TNR for the residents in their jurisdiction. The property of which the cat is found needs to be within the city of Herriman. They do not trap the cats and rely on the community’s assistance in doing so. There is a refundable deposit of $50 to rent a trap. There is no additional cost for TNR services.
Salt Lake County Animal Services 511 West 3900 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84123 (385) 468-7387 https://slco.org/animal-services/ Salt Lake County Animal Services provides TNR for the residents within their jurisdiction. They will not relocate colonies unless there are severe safety concerns. They are typically only capable of trapping cats for colonies of many cats and typically will not trap single cats for the community. If you notice a single stray cat, you can rent a trap from SLCAS and trap the cat and bring it into their facility for it to be eligible for the TNR program. If you notice a large number of stray cats, contact SLCAS with the location and size of the colony and they will do the trapping at their earliest availability.
Davis County Animal Shelter
1422 East 600 North, Fruit Heights, UT 84037 (801) 444-2200 http://www.daviscountyutah.gov/animalcare Davis County Animal Control has a TNR program set in place for feral cats that reside within the city limits of Davis County (this includes North Salt Lake). They are not able to trap cats for the public and require residents to trap the cats and bring them into their facility.
Disability Services
Department of Human Services for People with Disabilities (DSPD) 1-844-275-3773 https://dspd.utah.gov/intake-process/ You can see if you are eligible or apply for services over the phone and using their online tool.
There is a large array of services based on need and severity. Services can be behavior supports, chore supports, day services, environment adaptations, and more.
Social Security Disability Benefits 1-800-772-1213 Can call Mon.-Fri.: 7am to 7pm https://www.ssa.gov/applyfordisability/ You can apply for disability benefits if you are 18 and older and you are unable to work due to a disability/medical condition that is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death.
205 North 400 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84103 (800) 662-9080 Mon.-Thurs.: 9am-4pm, Frid.: 9am-1pm https://disabilitylawcenter.org/ A great legal resource to those who have disabilities and need advocating with fair housing, employment, education, etc.
** This is NOT an endorsement. This is not for an animal that has extreme aggressive behavior, these are meant for basic obedience, mild training issues. We are not able to guarantee the quality of services. We strongly suggest that you check them out yourself before using a specific service.**
GoodPup – Dog Training Over Video Chat http://shelter.goodpup.com/uths Can do up to 2 weeks of free training through their app/website. You can video chat or talk in a chat box, 1 on 1 with a trainer. Best for mild training issues.
Dog Training by Kikopup https://www.youtube.com/user/kikopup Another great youtube resource. She has everything from the basics, to reactivity, to advanced tricks.
Donna Hill Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/supernaturalbc2009 Donna uses positive reinforcement training to show you how to do basic service tasks such as leash training, scenting, mobility, and general tasks.
Online
Hotlines
Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255 A national hotline used to prevent suicide and is available to those who need it 24/7, 365 days a year. This hotline is used for crisis situations and is not a regular basis treatment but they can help when someone is in a crisis and needs help.
Utah Warm Line 801-587-1055 This office offers listening ear as individuals heal from their own personal struggles. Utah residents may call the Utah Warm Line from 8am-11pm, 7 days a week, 365 days a year at no cost. They have certified peer support specialists that have navigated mental health issues and/or substance abuse issues of their own.
UNI CrisisLine 801-587-3000
SafeUT Crisis Line 833-372-3388
CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT 1-855-323-3237. To report possible child abuse or neglect, please call the Child Abuse Intake Hotline.
Apps/Social Media
Best Friends Mobile Veterinarian App An app that connects you immediately with a licensed veterinarian via phone or video call, saves you trips to the vet or lets you know that you need to get to an emergency vet. You can also text a vet if you just have a quick question.
Pet Cloud Open Sundays at 3pm and 6pm Online support group for those who have lost pets. You register ahead of time online.
SafeUT App Crisis counseling for school aged children K-12 and educators through an anonymous app that you can download. They speak with you in real time and are available 24/7, 365 days a year about struggles you may be having with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, bullying, etc.
Utah Humane Society Adopted Pets! Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/UtahHumaneAdoptedPets/ Individuals can post to talk about their adopted pets and gain a sense of community and support. They can also post about passings and struggles they have been having to grieve and process with those who have suffered from something similar.
SLC Utah Pets https://www.facebook.com/groups/931174583608527/ SLC Utah’s Pets – Advice, Lost & Found, and Rehoming, a facebook group, is a place for posting and rehoming pets. You’ll need to be added into the group to post.
Free Drive-up Vaccine Clinic for Pets in Eagle Mountain.
4447 Major St, Eagle Mountain, Utah – 7/17/2022 – On July 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Humane Society of Utah (HSU) and Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering are working together to provide 288 owned pets with free preventative care and pet supplies. No more appointments are available for this clinic.
“Last year, we saw an outbreak of dogs and puppies with parvovirus in Eagle Mountain, 12 of which we treated at our shelter,” said Guinn Shuster, HSU associate director of marketing and communications. “Parvovirus is expensive to treat and often deadly to puppies who contract it. However, it is easily preventable by vaccinating your pets. HSU aims to help keep community-owned animals healthy by sponsoring this event through our pet retention program.”
Both Nonprofits understand the difficulties many families are facing this year with inflation costs. Therefore, the clinic will offer the following services for free:
– 1-year Rabies vaccine (Animals must be 16 weeks old to receive)
– DHPP (core vaccine for dogs) (Must be six weeks old)
– FVRCP (core vaccine for cats) (Must be eight weeks old)
– Microchip
– Metal Pet identification tag
– Bag of pet food
“Our goal is to keep people and pets together and pets out of shelters,” said Kristina Pulsipher, Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering executive director. “We understand by providing completely free services to pet loving-families experiencing hardships that these types of services can help keep families together.”
Photos for media use can be downloaded here; b-roll video of the event will be added 1 hour after the event.
Suggested Tweet: Local nonprofits @UtahHumane & @ruff_haven team up to provide 288 community-owned pets with free vaccine services in Eagle Mountain.
Bringing home a furry new family member can be one of the best days ever! But transitioning to a new home is often one of the most stressful times in an animal’s life.
To help make this transition as smooth as possible, it can help to break it down to 3 days, 3 weeks, and 3 months.
First 3 Days
The first 3 days should be set aside for your dog or cat to decompress. It’s exciting to bring home a new family member and it can be easy to accidentally overwhelm them! Prepare a quiet place ahead of time where the dog or cat can relax and find their bearings. This space should be a safe place for them to rest and a place where they will not get into trouble when unsupervised. This might mean setting up a small room or bathroom for your cat as they can panic when given too much space too soon. You might use a baby gate or exercise pen to create a safety zone for your new dog set up with food, water, and a soft place to rest. This can help cut down on accidents or chewed on household items while your new dog is adjusting to a new routine.
Follow your new pet’s lead and keep your interactions short at first. Give them plenty of chances to rest and decompress. You should avoid any unnecessary interactions that they may not be prepared to handle. A trip to the dog park or the pet store may cause a meltdown! Family members may want to visit right away, but this can be overwhelming. Save these visits for a few weeks down the road when you have had a chance to grow your relationship with your new pet.
First 3 Weeks
Over the next few weeks, you will start to see your new pet’s personality begin to emerge. Creating a consistent schedule with plenty of opportunities for you to reward your pet will help grow this new bond. This is a good time to start to establish a routine with meal times, regular potty breaks, exercise, and enrichment. This is also the time you will want to slowly integrate your new pet with other animals and children in the home. Any introductions should be done using short sessions and an adult should actively supervise all interactions.
Start to engage them with new toys and different activities to see what keeps them engaged and can burn their extra energy. This is also a great time to begin teaching some foundational skills using reward-based training. Cats love reinforcement too! So figure out what toys or treats they like. Use them to reward them for behaviors you want to see.
Three Months
The next few months will be a chance to identify what routines work for you and your new pet. You should start to notice how much exercise they need and which activities they enjoy. Once they seem relaxed and comfortable with your routine at home, this is a great time to slowly start to integrate new activities like a trip to the park or introductions to family and friends.
This might also be the time that you start to notice some less desirable behaviors. Most of the time, you can work this through together with support from a behavior expert or veterinarian.
Remember that your new pet is doing their best, but they may not understand what you’re expecting of them. Keep in mind that their behavior may be species-appropriate or age-appropriate even if it’s not ideal for us. We can suggest more desirable outlets for those behaviors. Our behavior staff is happy to assess the situation and send you resources to help you and your pet. You can contact our behavior department for support.
RHDV-2 Vaccine for Rabbits & Leptospirosis Vaccine for Dogs Available
Our affordable pet clinics in Murray, Utah and St. George, Utah are offering Leptospirosis vaccines to the public. Our Murray clinic is also offering RHDV-2 Vaccines to pet rabbits.
Leptospirosis has been associated with water sports in contaminated lakes and rivers, especially in tropical or temperate climates, so it can be a hazard for those who travel and do a lot of outdoor activities with their dogs.
LEPTOSPIROSIS
Leptospirosis is a disease caused by infection with Leptospira bacteria. Dogs can become infected and develop leptospirosis if they come into contact with infected urine, urine-contaminated soil, water, food or bedding; through a bite from an infected animal; by eating infected tissues or carcasses; and rarely, through breeding. It can also be passed through the placenta from the mother dog to the puppies. Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, which means it can be spread from animals to people. Infection in people can cause flu-like symptoms and can cause liver or kidney disease. Leptospirosis is more common in areas with warm climates and high annual rainfall but it can occur anywhere.
The vaccination requires a booster 3-4 weeks later. After the booster is given, the vaccination is effective for one year.
Customers do not need to schedule an appointment for vaccinations at our Murray Clinic. Appointments are recommended at our St. George clinic to make sure you have a short wait, but they accept walk-ins.
Dogs must be at least 8 weeks old to receive the vaccination.
The Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Vaccine is now available at our Murray, Utah clinic by appointment
RHDV-2 in domestic rabbits has recently been documented in Salt Lake and Washington County.
RHDV-2
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease is a highly contagious, fatal disease in rabbits and is currently classified as a reportable, foreign animal disease in the United States. It has been spreading to multiple states across the Southwest since 2020. The vaccine should be fully protective 14 days after the second vaccine booster, which should be given 3 weeks after the first dose.
It requires an appointment in the Murray clinic. Customers can call 801-261-2919 ext 230 to schedule and need to make sure to mention upfront that they are scheduling for a rabbit (since we don’t take appointments for other pet vaccinations). Appointments will allow us to provide a lower-stress environment for rabbits.
Rabbits must be at least 8 weeks old to receive the vaccination.
The vaccination costs $40 and the USDA requires that the bunny is microchipped to receive the vaccine. We can provide the microchip implant for an additional $35. Your rabbit will need a booster (or second dose) three weeks later, which costs an additional $40.
If you have any questions about the preventative health services provided by our Affordable Clinics in Murray or St. George, please visit Clinic Locations to learn more.
Utah Legislature Passes H.B. 175, the Protection of Animals Amendments, Making It Possible for Domestic Violence Victims To Include Pets in Domestic Violence Protective Orders
On February 17, 2022, with a 69-2 vote in the House and a unanimous “yea” in the Senate, the Utah State Legislature passed H.B. 175, a bill that enables victims of domestic violence to include their pets in domestic violence protective orders. The Humane Society of Utah, Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering, and Utah State Representative Angela Romero, the bill’s sponsor, combined efforts to emphasize the importance of this legislation.
“We are thrilled the Utah Legislature understood the gravity of passing this bill, and what it means to pet families across our state,” said Kristina Pulsipher of Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering. “Survivors of domestic violence now have a path to leave their abuser, ensure their pets are protected, and take comfort in knowing there are now options in place to secure their safety. This statute will literally save lives.”
Nearly 50% of domestic violence victims have delayed leaving their abusers out of fear of harm to their pets. Abusers often use violence or threats of violence against a victim’s pet as a psychological tool to manipulate and further control the victim.
“With the passage of H.B. 175, Utah is now the 37th state to offer these life-changing and life-saving protections,” notes Rachel Heatley, Director of Advocacy and Investigations for the Humane Society of Utah. “Our state just took a giant step forward in protecting domestic violence survivors and their pets.”
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Picture this: you’re walking down the street in the local shopping district and you see a dog in a vest labeled “service dog” in bold lettering. You love animals and you’re excited to say hello to any that you meet, but can you greet this pup?
So what should you do when you encounter a service animal? We’ve compiled this list of tips and tricks to help guide you!
According to the ADA, service animals are animals that have been trained to perform specific tasks related to the disability (or disabilities) of their handler. (For more information on what service animals are and what they do, check out this blog post we published last year.) These animals are considered to be a form of medical equipment, and distracting them from their tasks can be dangerous for their handlers.
Do not distract (pet or otherwise engage with) a service animal
As a general rule, it is not a good idea to pet animals you are not familiar with without asking an owner’s permission, but this is doubly important when it comes to service animals. If a service animal becomes distracted, they may be unable to perform the tasks they have been trained to do for their handler’s health, which could lead to a medical emergency.
Talking directly to a service animal, especially in high-pitched tones, can also be a distraction for the animal. Because of this, it is good practice to avoid addressing service dogs directly or making a fuss that would garner the dog’s attention.
Do respect a service animal’s space
Under the ADA, service animals are permitted in areas that pets are not, including grocery stores, restaurants, and office buildings. For the most part, a service animal is allowed to go anywhere their handler goes so they can perform health-related tasks..
If you see a service dog in an area that you are not used to seeing animals, know that they are doing their job and that they are permitted to be where they are.
Do follow an unattended service animal
If you find yourself in the presence of an unattended service animal, do not try to capture or restrain them. Some disabilities cause handlers to pass out, seize, or become otherwise unresponsive, and it is common for these handlers to train their dogs to go get help should they have an episode.
If a dog approaches you in a service vest with no handler present, they are likely trying to get your attention to get help for their handler. First, follow the dog back to the site of the incident so you know where to find the handler in distress. From there, call 911 or locate an individual who is trained to help in medical emergencies, such as a paramedic
So, next time you see one of these vest-clad furry friends, admire them from a distance. They are truly heroes in fluffy disguises, and they are working hard!
Lisa and her fiancé, Austin, came to the Humane Society of Utah during our Mountain America Credit Union Fall in Love adoption event in November 2019. They had no intention of adopting a dog – they just wanted to see all the gorgeous pet faces and be surrounded by the excited families who had come to adopt that day.
Then, they saw a photo in our lobby of a dog named Butch that needed a foster home. He was black and tan colored, one and a half years old, and looked like a hound, lab mix breed. There was something about Butch that drew Lisa Ann and Austin in, so they made their way over to our foster department to inquire about him.
“Your foster team warned us that day that Butch did not like tall men, especially tall men in hats, which is the exact description of my fiancé,” Lisa explained. “But when they brought him out to us, he and Austin connected right away. We knew we had to take him home even though we still had no plans to adopt another dog.”
Butch needed foster care because he was sick with kennel cough and very malnourished. He also had bullet fragments in his shoulder. Since he had been transferred from a shelter in Texas, we had no information on his injury, but our medical team said that his leg would have to be amputated if his shoulder didn’t heal properly.
They brought Butch home that day, and he and Austin continued to bond. “He would get so excited whenever Austin came home from work. Every single morning when Butch would hear him wake up, he’d shuffle out from under the bed, hop up, and shove his face in between his neck and shoulder to get morning cuddles. Now, they’re best buds!”
Eventually, Butch’s kennel cough cleared up, and his leg healed. Our medical team assessed him again and saw that an amputation would not be necessary after all. Butch was finally healthy, and he became officially available for adoption on December 7, 2019.
“By then, he’d spent almost a month with us, and we knew we had to keep him. He’s just so goofy! I had no idea that a dog could love balls THIS MUCH. When we wake up in the morning, the first thing he does is get cuddles from dad, then immediately finds his ball and brings it to us. It’s a fun party trick to show our friends that he will choose the ball over breakfast, food, walks, or anything else you can offer him.”
Butch is now three and a half years old, and he can walk, run, and jump just fine. His leg and shoulder barely bother him at all. And he has begun associating tall men in hats with his dad, so much so that if he meets one in passing, he will get excited and try to greet them. He also has a dog sister named Gracie, with whom he loves cuddling and going on walks, and playing fetch.
“We are just so happy we brought him into our family,” Lisa shared. “He’s really an example of not always getting what you’re expecting. We had zero thoughts of adopting a dog that day and just wanted to look at all the animals you had available. The second we saw him, we knew he was meant to be with us.”
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