Many parts of Utah are prone to wildfires. Having an emergency plan in place can help keep you and your pet safe. Follow the steps below to help you and your animals be ready if you need to evacuate during an emergency. Plan Ahead Most evacuation shelters generally don’t accept pets, and for this reason, … Read More
Are you an avid adventurer who recently adopted a new dog? Or a newbie on the trail looking to bring your pup along on your new hobby? We’ll cover the basics to make sure you and your dog are set up for success and safety on the trail. Prepare Your Pup for the Trail Believe … Read More
History of the Humane Society of Utah The Humane Society of Utah fosters an atmosphere of love, compassion, and respect for Utah’s pets and is dedicated to the elimination of pain, fear, and suffering in all animals. We work hard to ensure that every healthy and treatable pet that enters our facility will be placed in a loving … Read More
Join the Humane Society of Utah in our advocacy effort to pass sweeping statewide regulations for pet care facilities and businesses! There is currently little to no regulation for pet care facilities and businesses in Utah. In essence, this means any individual may represent themselves as a dog trainer, groomer, pet sitter, doggy daycare, … Read More
Para el público: ¿Qué es un animal de servicio? En virtud de la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (“ADA”, por sus siglas en inglés), un animal de servicio se define como un perro al que se ha entrenado individualmente para realizar trabajo o tareas para una persona con una discapacidad. Las tareas realizadas por el … Read More
Assistance Animal FAQs Preguntas frecuentes sobre los animales de asistencia For the Public- What is a service animal? Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the … Read More
Our trained staff is here to help guide you when introducing a new pet to your pets at home. We want everyone to be safe and happy, so please follow these suggestions carefully and don’t rush the process. We recommend that you do not immediately introduce your pets at home to a newly adopted pet. … Read More
What Should I Do If an Animal Is Left Unattended in a Hot Vehicle? As the weather warms up, we want you to be aware of the dangers of leaving an animal in a vehicle. Never leave an animal unattended in a vehicle on a warm day. If you see an unattended animal in a vehicle in … Read More
What To Do If I Suspect My Friend/Family Member/Neighbor is an Animal Hoarder? An often overlooked and underreported source of animal cruelty is animal hoarding. Animal hoarding tends to take place in private places like the home and can be challenging to detect, even for friends and family. However, due to the large number of animals … Read More
Please note: The Humane Society of Utah cannot accept stray animals. Many Utahans don’t aren’t sure what to do if they find a stray pet.In Salt Lake County and most other counties and municipalities of Utah, it is illegal to harbor a stray animal. When individuals lose their companion animals, they tend to look at … Read More
