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Adopt a pet to help save lives

When you adopt a homeless dog or cat from a shelter or rescue group in Salt Lake City, you’re saving the life of a loving and loyal animal.

You’re also making space for other pets to find families of their own. And that’s huge. By adopting, you are part of a historic change in how our country regards pets in shelters and you’re helping to Save Them All. 

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Looking to meet fabulous pets in Salt Lake City?

There are so many dogs and cats just waiting for a best friend like you.

If you’re not sure where to start, we can help! Complete a cat adoption survey or a dog adoption survey and we’ll guide you toward just the right pet for your home and lifestyle. An adoption specialist will be in touch with you within 48 hours by phone or email to talk about next steps.

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Adoption fees and current specials

Looking to bring home someone special? Now's the perfect time to do it!

Our regular adoption fees are $100 for dogs, $150 for puppies (six months and younger), $50 for cats and $100 for kittens (six months and younger). Adoption fees are waived for our longest-stay animals.

Please email utahadoptions@bestfriends.org if you have any questions.

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Two-for-One Adoptions

Adopt any cat or kitten for the regular adoption fee and your fees will be waived on a second cat! All pets come spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. 
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Companions for Seniors

If you're 60 or older, your adoption fee is waived!
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Senior Special

Adopt any senior dog or cat (7 years or older) and your fees will be waived.
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Special-Needs and Super Singles

Adopt any special-needs or mandatory single pet and your fees will be waived.
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Hometown Heroes Special

Veterans and active military members with proper identification will receive a 20% discount off adoption fees.
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Working Cats Special

Waived fees for adopting a working cat (independent cat who acts as a natural pest deterrent).

Adoption stories and “tails”

Feel all the feels with these stories of hope and healing.
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Shy piggy blossoms with a little help from his friend

When Morgan Denning visited Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, she wasn’t planning on adopting a pig. Then, fate stepped in.
Sleepover leads to match made in piggy heaven
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Pets named Ryan Reynolds go home during birthday bash

Playfully trolling an A-list celebrity for his birthday and saving lives? Best Friends is so there.
A birthday to remember
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Heartwarming pet adoptions from across the country

Meet Archie the food thief, Phantom the TV star, and more dogs and cats who are loving life in their new homes.
See their happy faces
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