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 on funding from individuals, foundations, and businesses to accomplish our lifesaving work. But what does it mean to support HSU? What is the real-life impact of sending that check in the mail or hitting that donate button? Let’s look at some of the amazing ways your support is helping animals in our state!

Low-Cost Veterinary Care

When you support the Humane Society of Utah, you support low-cost veterinary care for pets in our community. We offer spay/neuter services for dogs, cats, and rabbits, as well as comprehensive vaccination packages. And with clinic locations in Murray and St. George, your donations benefit pet guardians in northern and southern Utah! 

Donations from our caring supporters help keep these services affordable. With the cost of veterinary care skyrocketing, this dramatically impacts pet guardianship in our community. We know that people love their animals, and the cost of basic preventative care should not be a barrier to pet health. By donating to the Humane Society of Utah, you are removing that barrier to accessible care. In the first six months of 2024, our Murray and St. George clinics administered 60,898 vaccines and performed 6,231 spay/neuter surgeries. Think of all the animals who have received vital care so far in 2024, thanks to support from generous donors!

Adoptions & Sheltering

When people think of the Humane Society of Utah, the first thing that comes to mind is often adoption. Sometimes, through changing circumstances, unexpected life events, or unforeseen challenges, companion animals need a new home. HSU offers safe shelter and care for animals as they wait for adoption. Our staff works diligently to set animals up for success and find the best fit. So far in 2024, nearly 4,000 cats, dogs, and small animals found new homes.

But animal adoptions do not exist in a vacuum, which is why donations are important! Animals waiting for adoption must have access to food, water, space, enrichment, and medical care. Animals who have specific medical or behavioral needs require even more resources. But that does not make them less deserving of a good home and a happy life! Regular donations provide for the animals in our care, giving them the time and tools they need to find the right fit. You can help adoptable animals by donating funds, essential supplies, or both! Visit our donation wish list to learn more about donating supplies.

Support for Pet Guardians

 At the Humane Society of Utah, we believe you cannot help animals without helping humans. An animal’s first and most important support system is their loving guardian. We believe keeping a beloved pet with their guardian is the best outcome for both. Thanks to generous donors, that outcome has become a reality for many pets and people in our community! With donor support, we offer low-cost emergency care for pet guardians who find themselves in difficult situations, provide food and supplies to local pet pantries, and enroll pets in our incredibly effective last litter program. In the first half of 2024 alone, support from our donors helped 282 animals stay in their loving homes through emergency assistance. When you donate to the Humane Society of Utah, you help keep families together by providing the care their pets need when they need it most.

We are incredibly grateful to those who support our animals and our programs. This is just a snapshot of the work made possible thanks to your generosity!