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We advocate for companion animals on the local, state, and federal level. Our team pushes for changes in the law to increase animal welfare, bring necessary support to Utah’s rescues and shelters, and preserve the human-animal bond.

Advocacy Articles

• Animal Hoarding in Utah: Causes, Outcomes, and What It Means for Pets 

  Animal hoarding is a serious and complex issue. In 2025, Utah saw an increase in animal hoarding cases. The Humane Society of Utah responded to 16 hoarding cases, … Read More

• $15,000 Reward Offered for Recent Wild Horse Killing

  Humane Society of Utah offers a $15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for killing two wild horse stallions shot on the Onaqui Mountain Herd Management Area.

• 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. 

• Housing Resources

  Are you searching for pet friendly housing in Utah? We’ve compiled these resources to help you find the right abode for you and your BFF!

• Service Animal Etiquette: Can I Pet that Dog?

  Picture this: you’re walking down the street in the local shopping district and you see a dog in a vest labeled “service dog” in bold lettering. You love … Read More

• State-Level Advocacy

  The 2022 Legislative Session This year, Utah’s legislative session officially starts on Tuesday, January 18. With just 45 short days in the session, it is sure to be … Read More

• Utah Pet Care Regulations

  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 … Read More

• Assistance Animals

  Assistance Animal FAQs 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 … Read More