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Cats and dogs are the most common victims of animal hoarding cases. Yet, HSU has seen a significant increase in rabbit hoarding in 2022.
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Luna’s Story: Keeping Families Together
Luna, a senior Beagle, age ten, with big, beautiful eyes and long, drooping ears, was not doing well when her guardian, James, brought her to an emergency clinic in St. George late one January night. She was lethargic and had stopped eating. She also had a distended abdomen and appeared to be in pain. While … Read More
102 Reasons To Be Thankful After Fall in Love Event
The week before Thanksgiving, we saw 102 homeless pets find loving homes during our five-day Fall in Love Adoption Event presented by Mountain America Credit Union. Knowing all these animals will be home before the holiday warms our souls! Thank you to all the families who opened up their hearts and homes to an animal in need.
Why You Should Adopt a Senior Pet
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and we are here to walk you through some of the reasons why you should adopt a senior pet! When considering adopting a new pet, it’s easy to think that getting a puppy or kitten is the way to go. But hey, ten years is the new ten … Read More
All Adoption Fees Waived Thanks to Mountain America Credit Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 13, 2022 News Release All Adoption Fees Waived Thanks to Mountain America Credit Union Murray – Utah, Nov. 13, 2022 – Mountain America Credit Union and the Humane Society of Utah (HSU) have teamed up to present the ‘Fall in Love Adoption Special’ the week before Thanksgiving for the fifth year. … Read More
Humane Society of Utah Hires New Resource Center Veterinarian
We are so excited to announce that we have hired the incredible Dr. Libby Gutting as our new resource center veterinarian! We recently had the opportunity to conduct a short interview with Dr. Libby to get to know her and her journey to the Humane Society of Utah. How did you find yourself at HSU? … Read More
Extending the Rule of 3’s: Lolly’s 3-Year Gotcha Day
Here at the Humane Society of Utah, we love to tell adopters about the rule of 3’s. The rule of 3’s gives adopters an idea of what to expect when bringing home a new furry friend.
Compassion Fatigue: Reality of Working in Animal Welfare
Brennan brought an innovative training to our staff to help them better deal with compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue is a secondary traumatic stress disorder that is commonly experienced in professionals caring for the well-being of homeless animals.
Gary’s Journey: Looks Aren’t Everything
Gary’s journey proved looks aren’t everything when he arrived at our Pet Resource Center covered in scars.
Halloween Safety Tips For Pets from the Humane Society of Utah
News Release Halloween Safety Tips For Pets 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 … Read More