Salt Lake County Animal Services

32 adoptions in one day. 🐾

Thank you to everyone who came out today, opened their hearts, and gave a shelter pet a forever home. Because of you, 32 animals are sleeping in homes tonight instead of kennels.

A huge thank you also goes to our staff, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make every adoption possible. From caring for animals and meeting with adopters to processing paperwork and answering questions, today took a team effort.

Seeing 32 pets leave for new beginnings is what it’s all about. Thank you for making it happen. ❤️

How did we miss this major cuteness?!

A couple of months ago Jim, a Navy veteran, sailed into Salt Lake County Animal Services with his wife. They were in search of a little bundle of four-legged joy.

Lili — previously named Azelea — got the nod, and swapped photo opps on the shelter sofa for one of her own in her new home.

Are you a veteran or family of a fallen service member? Learn more about our programs for you at pfp.care/adoption

🚨Holiday closure alert🚨

Tomorrow, June 19th, the shelter will be closed in observance of Juneteenth. We will resume regular operation the following day, June 20th.

We hope you all enjoy this important celebration of freedom!

🎉 Community Support in Action! 🐾

We are so grateful to everyone who helped make these recent community events a success for the animals at Salt Lake County Animal Services.

On June 13, our friends at HandleBar hosted a fundraiser that raised an incredible $1,785 for the animals in our care! Guests had the chance to meet some of our adoptable dogs, and five of our amazing HAT volunteers joined us to help showcase these wonderful pups. The event also featured an auction that helped make an even bigger impact.

We also want to give a huge thank you to Clean Cut Barber Shop for raising $350 to support shelter improvements. Community partnerships like these help us continue providing the best possible care for the thousands of animals who come through our doors each year.

Together, these events raised $2,135 for the animals and programs at Salt Lake County Animal Services.

Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, bid in the auction, and supported these efforts. Your generosity truly makes a difference. ❤️🐾

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June is Dog Bite Awareness Month! 🐾

This morning, Officer Deacon, Void, and Ashley, our Communications & Development Coordinator, had the opportunity to meet with local USPS mail carriers to share tips and best practices for preventing dog bites.

Mail carriers interact with dogs every day, making education and awareness key to keeping both people and pets safe. Thank you to our USPS partners for taking the time to learn how we can work together to reduce dog bite incidents in our community.

Remember: responsible pet ownership, proper training, and secure containment can make all the difference. Let’s keep everyone safe this Dog Bite Awareness Month! 🐶📬

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Meet Toga 🖤🌊

This 1-year-old American Bully is full of wiggles, personality, and adventure. Thanks to our partnership with Dog Mode volunteers through our Hounds Around Town program, we’ve discovered that one of Toga’s favorite things is swimming! Whether he’s splashing in the water, carrying around his favorite toy, or soaking up attention from his people, Toga is always ready to have fun.

Toga is looking for an active family that can match his enthusiasm and help him continue learning and growing. In return, he’ll bring plenty of laughs, love, and loyal companionship.

He’s been waiting since April 1, 2026, for his forever home. Could that be with you?

⭐ Qualifies for the Pets for Patriots program

📍 Salt Lake County Animal Services
🕙 Open Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM–6 PM

Questions? Email [email protected]