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Summer brings sunshine and outdoor adventures for pets, but also hidden dangers of foxtail grass. This common weed’s barbed seed awns can burrow into fur and skin, causing severe health problems.
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Temporary Family, Permanent Difference: Foster a Pet Today!
June is National Foster a Pet Month! What does it mean to foster a pet for an animal shelter, and why is it so important? Today, we’d like to answer these questions and tell you about some special types of fosters we are in need of at the Humane Society of Utah. Why Foster a … Read More
June is National Microchip Month! Microchip for Peace of Mind.
With June comes warmer weather, school break, and the beginning of summer activities. You and your pets may be spending more time adventuring in the great outdoors. But what if your beloved pet wanders off a little too far and becomes lost? A microchip could be the key to a quick reunion! What is a … Read More
A Great Dog Party: Reflecting on Bark at the Moon 2025!
On Saturday, May 3rd 2025, nearly 750 community members and their dogs gathered at the Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City. It was a beautiful spring day, and the atmosphere was bursting with energy and fun. What, you may ask, brought these pet guardians and their pups together on a random Saturday evening? It was … Read More
A Community Comes Together: Helping Weber County Dogs
On April 17th, Weber County Animal Services contacted the Humane Society of Utah for help with an urgent situation. Authorities were notified of a severe hoarding situation in the area. 152 dogs were removed from a home where they lived in close quarters without sufficient access to care. With so many dogs suddenly in need … Read More
Community Care For Pets: Daisy’s Story
For many animals and pet guardians in southern Utah, the Humane Society of Utah St. George Clinic is an important source of community care. The clinic provides essential veterinary services like vaccinations and spay/neuter surgeries at an affordable price for pet guardians. These preventative services are important for protecting pet health and reducing overpopulation. At … Read More
Heartworm Prevention: What You Need to Know
Most of us have heard of heartworm preventatives for dogs, but what exactly do these medications prevent? The Humane Society of Utah shares important information about heartworm disease and prevention for pet guardians. What is Heartworm Disease? Heartworms are parasites that live in pets’ hearts, lungs, and blood vessels. These parasites cause a very serious … Read More
When It’s Time to Say Goodbye: A Compassionate Guide to Humane Euthanasia
Saying Goodbye with Love and Compassion One of the hardest decisions a pet guardian will ever face is knowing when it’s time to say goodbye. Pets are family, and making the choice to let them go peacefully is heartbreaking—but it can also be the greatest act of love and kindness we can offer. If you … Read More
Helping Our Puppies: How You Can Support
Homecoming arrived at the Humane Society of Utah along with his siblings from another shelter. They were transferred to our facility in an effort to relieve overcrowding and make space for more animals to find loving homes. Upon arrival, the puppies appeared healthy, active, and thriving. They seemed like a normal, happy litter of pups! … Read More
A Remarkable Journey: Squash’s Story
Squash’s story begins in October 2024. 5-month-old Squash and his two siblings were found running down a desolate, remote highway in rural Southern Utah nicknamed “The Loneliest Road.” They were scared of their wits, and much too thin. Though none of the dogs had visible injuries, Squash was not able to bear weight on his … Read More