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Pet Poison Prevention: What You Need to Know

Pet Poison Prevention: What You Need to Know

In honor of March being National Pet Poison Prevention Month, we wanted to spotlight some of the most common poisoning hazards our pets encounter and how to keep your furry friends safe from harmful substances. Items which are harmless to humans can be hazardous to pets. It’s important to be proactive and make sure these … Read More

Lending a Paw: HSU Helps Community Cats from Payson, UT

Lending a Paw: HSU Helps Community Cats from Payson, UT

In early 2025, the Humane Society of Utah was informed of a dire situation concerning community cats in Payson, UT. Community cats are unowned, sometimes feral, cats who live outdoors. Residents of Payson reported a shocking number of unfixed cats living in the area, with more arriving continuously. Though the neighborhood was inundated with cats, … Read More

Humane Society of Utah to Distribute 100 Cat Spay/Neuter Vouchers on World Spay Day

Humane Society of Utah to Distribute 100 Cat Spay/Neuter Vouchers on World Spay Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: Feb. 24, 2025Media Alert Humane Society of Utah to Distribute 100 Cat Spay/Neuter Vouchers on World Spay Day WHO: The Humane Society of Utah (HSU) WHAT: In celebration of World Spay Day, HSU is distributing 100 spay/neuter vouchers for cat owners. Each voucher provides a $100 discount on a spay/neuter procedure and includes … Read More

Last Litter: An Important (and Adorable!) Community Resource

Last Litter: An Important (and Adorable!) Community Resource

Have you heard of the Humane Society of Utah’s Last Litter program? This program was designed for pet guardians who need help getting their mother pet spayed and rehoming her final litter of puppies or kittens. The Origins of Last Litter HSU created the Last Litter program in 2021 after seeing an influx of kittens … Read More

Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Pet Before Six Months of Age

Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Pet Before Six Months of Age

Spaying or neutering your pet is one of the most responsible and impactful decisions you can make as a pet owner. While these procedures are beneficial at any age, performing them before your pet reaches six months of age provides unique advantages for both your pet and the community. At the Humane Society of Utah, … Read More

Protect Your Dog: The Importance of the Leptospirosis Vaccine

Protect Your Dog: The Importance of the Leptospirosis Vaccine

The Humane Society of Utah’s Murray Clinic now offers the Leptospirosis vaccine in accordance with the updated guidelines from the American Animal Hospital Association. This vaccine helps protect dogs from Leptospirosis, a serious, potentially life-threatening, and preventable disease. What is Leptospirosis? Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can affect both animals and humans. It is … Read More

Calming Pets During Holiday Gatherings

Calming Pets During Holiday Gatherings

The holidays offer a joyous time for us to get together and celebrate the year with our family and friends. However, these holiday gatherings may not feel quite so festive for our animal companions. Here are some tips and tricks for calming pets during holiday festivities! Look for Signs of Stress You know your pet … Read More

$30,000 GivingTuesday Donation Match by Mountain America Credit Union

$30,000 GivingTuesday Donation Match by Mountain America Credit Union

Contact: Guinn ShusterCell: 801-638-4685Email: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDate: Dec. 2, 2024Media Alert  The Humane Society of Utah Announces $30,000 GivingTuesday Donation Match by Mountain America Credit Union Murray — Utah, Dec. 3, 2024 — The Humane Society of Utah (HSU) announces an opportunity for community impact this GivingTuesday, with Mountain America Credit Union matching all … Read More

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