Salt Lake City Stories

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Cat is ready to hop into 2021 on two legs

Rexie Roo's adopter reflects on life with her wonder cat and how he's ta...
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Despite her difficult past, this dog is kind to everyone she meets

Max sustained permanent nerve damage after being shot in the foot, but letting the...
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7 reasons to be thankful for pets

From making us smile to helping us put things in perspective, we all have countles...
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Kitten with lymphoma lives life to the fullest

Harry may have lymphoma, but that doesn't stop him from working his magic and...
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Despite his special needs, this kitten was born to be happy

Waffle the kitten doesn't walk on his hind legs, but thanks to foster homes a...
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Surrogate momma cat’s love helps kitten tackle the world on three legs

Love from a foster mom and a momma cat helps a kitten overcome a serious injury an...
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Secrets behind a Salt Lake County animal shelter’s success

West Valley City Animal Services has been no-kill for years and now the shelter is...
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Secrets behind a Salt Lake City animal shelter’s success

West Valley City Animal Services has been no-kill for years and now the shelter su...
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How a sweet senior cat found his way to treats, sunshine and a new home

After losing his home at age 20, Sam seemed ready to give up on life, but his fost...
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Big Utah mountains no match for a dog with a paralyzed leg

A dog named Long John Silver may have an immobilized hind leg, but that hasn'...
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Diary of a foster dog

Learn all about Mustard and her journey from living on the streets to life in a ho...
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Marine honored for his work helping homeless pets

Christian Ordonez presented with the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal ...
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Bruce the healer cat

Cat adopted from Best Friends in Salt Lake City helps family heal after unimaginab...
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U.S. serviceman honored for his work helping homeless pets

U.S. serviceman Christian Ordonez is honored with the Military Outstanding Volunte...
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143-pound mastiff becomes daddy’s girl

Severe spondylosis landed Hazel in a shelter, but now she's living her best l...
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