Mochi was just four-months-old when he found himself up for adoption at the Humane Society of Utah’s Kitty City. This high-spirited, black and white striped kitten greeted everyone who passed by with an excited meow, as if to say, “pick me, pick me!”
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$5,000 reward offered for Utah puppy thrown from a car window
$5,000 reward offered for Utah puppy thrown from a car window
Oopsie, Don’t Forget Your Poopsie!
Did you know by not picking up after your dog, you’re putting other people and their pets at risk of exposure to harmful bacteria and parasites?
Bea’s Story: A Dying Dog’s Happy, Last Days
Beatrice, or Bea, for short, was 14-years old when she returned to the Humane Society of Utah’s Pet Resource Center in Murray. Her caregivers had adopted her from us years ago but needed to bring her back because they were moving to a place that didn’t accept bully breeds. Bea also had two large masses … Read More
What’s in a name? Pet Resource Center
You may have (or may not) have noticed that we no longer refer to ourselves as an “animal shelter” in our recent communications and are now calling ourselves a “Pet Resource Center.” In this three-part blog series, we’ll explain why.
Utah’s 2022 Legislative Session Recap: Companion Animal Bills
This year, we secured protection for pets and additional protection for humans in domestic violence situations. We had a second big win in defeating a bill that would have opened the floodgates to puppy mills in Utah.
RHDV-2 & Leptospirosis Vaccines Available
RHDV-2 Vaccine for Rabbits & Leptospirosis Vaccine for Dogs Available Our affordable pet clinics in Murray, Utah and St. George, Utah are offering Leptospirosis vaccines to the public. Our Murray clinic is also offering RHDV-2 Vaccines to pet rabbits. Leptospirosis has been associated with water sports in contaminated lakes and rivers, especially in tropical or … Read More
Worth the Wait: Leo’s Story
Leo, a 4-year-old bully breed, was severely malnourished and suffering from what appeared to be extreme allergies, which had led to hair loss and skin infections all over his body.
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Kennedy
Kennedy is a sweet-spirited eight-year-old who’s been volunteering for the Humane Society of Utah’s Pet Resource Center in Murray since January 2022.
What can happen when using E-collars, prong collars, choke chains on your dog?
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 various opinions about what methods are the “right” methods. Evidence supports the use of reward-based methods for all canine training, along with the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior.