There are 58 dog rescues and animal shelters in Utah with a public listing: 33 shelters and 25 rescue groups. The list below starts with the ones that have the most and best public reviews, and the map shows all of them.
Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.
Dog rescues near cities in Utah
Breed rescues in Utah
Dog rescues and shelters in Utah
Humane Society of Utah
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Best Friends Animal Society
Animal Care of Davis County
Weber County Animal Services
West Valley Animal Shelter
Nuzzles & Co — Adoption Center and Community Clinic
Second Chance for Homeless Pets
Utah Animal Adoption Center
Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering
Avian Sanctuary and Protection
PAWS Adoption Center
West Jordan Animal Shelter
RSQ
South Utah Valley Animal Shelter
Underdog Animal Rescue and Rehab
Nuzzles & Co — Rescue Ranch
St. George Animal Services and Animal Shelter By appointment only
Haven ranch rescue center
Hurricane City Animal Shelter
Brigham City Animal Shelter
All Paws Count (aka Utah Valley Animal Rescue)
Rocky Mountain Avian Rescue
Carbon County Animal Shelter
Enoch City Animal Shelter
Paws for Life Utah
Roosevelt City Animal Shelter
Color Country Animal Welfare
Sandy Animal Services Department
Uintah County Animal Shelter
North Utah Valley Animal Services
Moab Animal Shelter
Because Animals Matter
Murray Animal Shelter
Bengal Rescue
Washington City Animal Shelter
South Salt Lake Animal Services
Laverkin Animal Shelter
Cache County Sheriff Animal Services
Ivins City Animal Shelter
South Jordan Animal Shelter
Tooele City Animal Shelter
Draper City Animal Shelter
Beaver County Animal Shelter
Heber Valley Animal Shelter
Iron County Sheriff Animal Shelter
Wild Friends
Nephi Animal Shelter
Utah's Perfect Pointers
lucky creek ranch
Best Friends Dogtown Heights
Parowan Animal Assistance League
Pet Fanatics Rescue
Sheltie Rescue of Utah
PappysPaws
Cami's Critters
Bellini Savannahs
Second Chance Ranch
Looking for a specific breed?
Shelters and rescues in Utah take in dogs of every breed. If you want a puppy of one breed, we also list 192 dog breeders in Utah.
Questions
How many dog rescues are there in Utah?
We list 58 places to adopt a dog in Utah: 33 animal shelters and 25 rescue groups, of which 1 work with a single breed.
How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Utah?
Each shelter or rescue sets its own adoption fee, usually far below the price of a puppy from a breeder, and it normally covers vaccines, a microchip and spaying or neutering. Ask what the fee includes when you call.
Are there breed rescues in Utah?
Yes: Sheltie Rescue of Utah. General shelters also take in purebred dogs, so ask them about the breed you want.