The Humane Society of Utah is dedicated to the elimination of pain, fear, and suffering in all animals. Our goal is to keep pets and people together, bring them together, and help move each animal to their most appropriate outcome as quickly as possible.
Step 1: View available pets online. You can see what animals are currently available for adoption, view their online profile page, and read each pet’s description. Available pet listings update hourly, so if you no longer see an animal on our site, chances are they’ve already found a home! Step 2: Come meet our animals. Our Adoptions Center is open for visits without an appointment 10 AM – 7 PM, seven days a week. You’re welcome to bring along the people the pet will be living with but please leave your own pets at home to avoid stressing them out. Meet and greets at adoption centers don’t tend to be very accurate at predicting how pets will get along in your home, and our Adoptions Counselors can advise you on the best way to introduce new pets to existing pets. If you find that the pet you originally came to meet isn’t a good fit for your home, we may have others that are. Adopters must be 18 years of age and have a valid photo ID with your current address. Step 3: Bring your new pet home! All dogs must leave with a collar and leash, and all cats and small animals must leave in a pet carrier for their safety. You can bring these items with you or purchase them at our facility. All dogs and cats adopted will have a microchip, first set of vaccinations, and be spayed/neutered before they go home. We recommend bringing your newly adopted pet directly to your home after the adoption process. We do not recommend taking them to a pet store or to visit friends and family until they have had the chance to adjust to their new home. We also strongly recommend direct supervision when introducing a new pet to other family members or pets, and when playing outside during their adjustment period.