Have fun and help animals in Salt Lake City

Connect with fellow animal lovers and help save the lives of homeless pets right here in Salt Lake City. Have a ton of fun and make a difference!

There are so many ways you can make a difference and get involved in local events here in Salt Lake City — including stopping by an adoption event and watching happy pets go home with new families, attending a “sip and learn” to find out how to best help save lives, or simply getting your pets microchipped should they become lost.

You have the power to create a bright future for homeless dogs and cats and help keep shelters from becoming overcrowded. Join us and experience the joy of seeing pets about to be adopted!

Saving Salt Lake City's homeless pets

Every event you attend is a chance to make a lifesaving difference for dogs and cats and get us closer to ending the killing of pets in shelters. Bonus? You’ll meet caring, passionate, like-minded people who care about animals, too!

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Upcoming events

Ready to have fun and save lives? There’s always something happening here at Best Friends in Salt Lake City. Join us!

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Fall for Local Makers Market

Nov 15

Sip, shop, and snuggle at Second Summit Hard Cider Co.’s Fall for Local Makers Market! From 12–5 PM, the heated patio will be buzzing with local artists, handcrafted treasures, and all the cozy fall vibes. Enjoy a cider (or two), browse unique finds, and meet some adorable adoptable dogs ready to steal your heart.

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Foster a pet over Thanksgiving!

Nov 25

Pick up a pet from our center on Tuesday, November 25th or Wednesday, November 26th from 11am - 7pm, enjoy the holiday together, and return them the following weekend.

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More ways you can help animals in Salt Lake City

You create a happier, healthier, more inclusive community for both people and pets when you foster, volunteer, advocate for, and adopt animals in shelters.

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Foster a pet

Fostering a pet is a short-term commitment with long-term impact. By opening your home to a dog or cat for even a few days, you can save lives.

The fun of fostering a pet

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Volunteer to save pets

Volunteers — passionate, caring people like you — are the heartbeat of our organization. Whatever your interests, there’s a way you can help here in Salt Lake City.

Becoming a lifesaving volunteer

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Adopt a pet

When you adopt a homeless dog or cat from a shelter or rescue group in Salt Lake City, you’re making a lifesaving difference for a loving and grateful animal.

Find adoptable dogs and cats

Join a local team of advocates

We make the most change for animals when we work together, which is why we formed the Best Friends 2025 Action Team. Once you sign up for the 2025 Action Team, you’ll receive emails with more ways you can help save homeless pets.

Let’s be friends!

Connect with us on social media to stay in the loop about the lifesaving progress we’re making together, hear about upcoming events, and see pictures from recent events.

If you're posting photos from a Best Friends in Salt Lake City event that you attended, make sure to tag us in your photos (@bfas_ut) to spread the word and help others learn about our lifesaving events.