Should I report my neighbors for animal cruelty? Around your neighborhood, you may encounter animal maltreatment. This maltreatment may be out in the open, such as an individual leaving a heavy chain around a dog’s neck in plain view. The maltreatment could be hidden and only suspected, such as overhearing a person yelling at an … Read More
A community cat is an outdoor, unowned, free-roaming cat living in a given community. Some of these cats may have grown up unowned and free-roaming with little human socialization (often referred to as a “feral” cat); others may have previously been owned but left on their own outside for a long period of time upon … Read More
What is Declawing? Declawing is an unnecessary and expensive surgery that fewer vets are willing to perform and some states have banned. It is the amputation of the last bone of each toe and severing of tendons. Declawing alters the way a cat walks, their balance, and their ability to jump. For comparison, it would … Read More
Safety concerns increase with the temperatures as more pets spend time outdoors during the summer months. The extreme heat poses dangers for people and pets alike. Pet owners should minimize outside exposure for their pets during the day to prevent heat exhaustion and heatstroke. If you notice signs or symptoms of heat-related illness in your … Read More
What is Gastric Dilation-Volvulus?
Why spay or neuter your pet?
The Humane Society of Utah’s Independence and Pioneer Holiday Hours: Sunday, 7/4/21 Independence Day – Adoptions open 10-7, all other shelter departments closed Observed Monday, 7/5/21- Adoptions open 12-5, all other departments closed. Saturday, 7/24/21 Pioneer Day – Adoptions open 12-5, all other shelter departments closed. Observed Friday, 7/23 Adoptions open 10-7, all other shelter departments closed. … Read More
Each year, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) compiles its data from the calls they receive about pets exposed to toxins and releases the Top 10 categories of potential poisons. APCC is available to support veterinarians treating pets for suspected poisonings and can be reached on their 24-hour hotline (888) 426-4435. Be sure to keep these items out of your pets’ reach. Medications—Over-the-Counter (OTC) and Human Prescriptions Keep … Read More
One of our favorite sayings here at the Humane Society of Utah is, “In a perfect world, every pet would have a home, and every home would have a pet.” What does that mean when not every person has a home? People experiencing homelessness have the same attachment to their pets as anyone else, and that attachment is … Read More
With so many training options available, it can be hard to figure out which is the best method for you and your pet. The animal training industry remains unregulated, leading to a variety of opinions about what methods are the “right” methods. In alignment with our mission to “eliminate pain, fear, and suffering in all … Read More
