Celebrating 65 Years at the Humane Society of Utah!

This summer, the Humane Society of Utah is thrilled to celebrate 65 years of saving pets and supporting families in Utah. As we celebrate this special birthday, we reflect on how far we have come, and the generous community support that made this milestone possible. We have seen an incredible outpouring of gifts from our community in honor of this special birthday. Together, we honor the past and look forward to the future!

Looking Back Through the Years

The Humane Society of Utah opened its doors in 1960 at a modest facility in West Valley City, UT. We were founded with a simple mission, to protect and improve the lives of animals in our community. A sentiment that rings true to this day, even as we have expanded and evolved. As the years went by, we recognized a growing need for spay/neuter services in our community. HSU opened the first low-cost spay/neuter clinic in the Intermountain West in 1972. This essential milestone helped to prevent overpopulation in the area, and gave countless pets the chance for a healthier, happier life. 

In 1992, HSU moved to our current pet resource center in Murray, UT. The larger space allowed for more animals to find hope, healing, and second chances during their time of need. With a new and improved space we continued to expand our animal housing areas. We added Kitty City in 2012, Dawgville and Tiny Town in 2014, and Critter Country in 2018. 

Over the years, with the support of generous donors, our clinic services have expanded to meet the growing needs of our community. In 2020, recognizing an absence of low-cost veterinary services in southern Utah, we opened a second spay/neuter clinic location in St. George. And in 2024 we added wellness exams to the list of services at our Murray Clinic. These preventative care services are vital to protecting pet health and wellness, allowing pets and families to enjoy longer, healthier years together. 

Donations from our caring community have been the backbone of every expansion, every new program, and every life-saving effort over the years. It is inspiring to see how our community has stepped up the plate, generously giving love and hope to local pets in their time of need.

Looking to the Future

As we reach our 65th year, there is a tangible excitement about the future. We have accomplished so much together in 65 years. We cannot wait to see what the next 65 years will bring for pets and families in Utah! In this next chapter, we plan to continue modernizing and improving our facility. With community support, we can ensure pets in need of shelter always have a place to go with comfort, safety, and the best quality care. Additionally, we aim to increase our connections and coalition building within the community. Caring for pets does not exist in a vacuum. Protecting vulnerable pets begins with supporting our human neighbors. To achieve this, we must work with other community organizations and stakeholders. We aim to build a holistic approach to caring for pets and people, together. 

As we embark on this next chapter, we feel fortunate to have a passionate community of pet lovers and animal advocates by our side. Our supporters are at the heart of our lifesaving work. We are thrilled to take these next steps into the future with all of you! Help us get started today with a special 65th birthday gift. Together we can make the next 65 years even better for pets in Utah!

Let’s Celebrate 65 Years!

We want to celebrate with our community! The Humane Society of Utah is hosting a 65th Birthday Party on Saturday, July 12th at our Murray facility! Join us from 10am to 1pm for games, summer treats, prizes, and more. Together we have achieved so much for pets in the last 65 years, and together we can celebrate our accomplishments!