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My favorite things are playing with Jolly Balls, in water and snow, and I LOVE anything that squeaks. I am extremely food and toy motivated, which makes working with me easy and I have learned several commands already. When my foster parents leave me at home I stay in my kennel or doggie area without issue, and I respect barriers like baby gates. I have never destroyed anything in the house, and I alert you when I must go outside. Clearly, I'm smart and I really love to play, but I also love belly rubs and naps throughout the day. I can be a little sensitive at times. When I see dogs on a walk or new people come into my house, I can be a bit reactive. However, with the trust and relationship we will build together this can be managed and reduced over time as I am doing so with my foster parents. I have never met a cat, but when I see them from afar my natural prey drive can kick in. My ideal home would be an active, single pet household with no small children and a fenced yard. I would do best with someone who has GSD experience who can give me the structure, training, and enrichment I need to continue to thrive. Bonus points if you love long walks, hike, jog, and live an active life that we can share together.
*Qualifies for Senior-to-senior program *Qualifies for Pets for Patriots
Please email adoptions@slco.org for more information Primary Color: Brown Secondary Color: Black Weight: 71.9 Age: 8yrs 8mths 1wks
My favorite things are playing with Jolly Balls, in water and snow, and I LOVE anything that squeaks. I am extremely food and toy motivated, which makes working with me easy and I have learned several commands already. When my foster parents leave me at home I stay in my kennel or doggie area without issue, and I respect barriers like baby gates. I have never destroyed anything in the house, and I alert you when I must go outside. Clearly, I'm smart and I really love to play, but I also love belly rubs and naps throughout the day. I can be a little sensitive at times. When I see dogs on a walk or new people come into my house, I can be a bit reactive. However, with the trust and relationship we will build together this can be managed and reduced over time as I am doing so with my foster parents. I have never met a cat, but when I see them from afar my natural prey drive can kick in. My ideal home would be an active, single pet household with no small children and a fenced yard. I would do best with someone who has GSD experience who can give me the structure, training, and enrichment I need to continue to thrive. Bonus points if you love long walks, hike, jog, and live an active life that we can share together.
*Qualifies for Senior-to-senior program *Qualifies for Pets for Patriots
Please email adoptions@slco.org for more information Primary Color: Brown Secondary Color: Black Weight: 71.9 Age: 8yrs 8mths 1wks
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Submit Application
Head back to the front counter and let the staff know that you are interested in adopting a pet.
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Sign Adoption Contract
After a brief set of questions we will review your application and have you sign your adoption contract and pay your adoption fee!
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Pay Fee
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Take the Pet Home
Additional adoption info
Our shelter is a stray facility, which means the animals we shelter have been lost or have been abandoned. These animals have been rescued by Animal Services Officers and citizens who have been unable to locate an owner.
Based on Utah state law, we must hold every animal for at least five days to give the owner an opportunity to redeem their lost pet. If the pet is not claimed during that time, and the animal is healthy and friendly, it will become available for adoption.
During COVID-19, our shelter is only open by appointment only. Please contact adoptions@slco.org to coordinate a time to meet a pet.
Adoptions are offered during our operating hours Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM through 6:00 PM. Potential adopters should plan for some time to meet with their new pet before starting the adoption process. Please plan to be at the shelter before 5:30 PM to meet with a new pet.
Adoption Fees:
Dogs:
Senior Dogs (5 years and older):
FREE to Senior Citizens! (55 yrs+)
Large Dogs (21 lbs or more): $75
Small Dogs (20 lbs or less): $125
Puppies (6 months or younger): $200
Cats:
Senior Cats (5 years and older):
FREE to Senior Citizens! (55 yrs+)
Adult Cats: $25
Kittens (6 months or younger): $50
Want more than 1 cat? We offer a 2 for 1 Adoption Fee for 2 cats adopted at the same time.
Rabbits:
$35
All other types of adoptable birds, small mammals, as well as not so common exotics, (i.e. chinchillas, peacock, fish, etc.) will be priced as they come in to the shelter.
Our shelter is a stray facility, which means the animals we shelter have been lost or have been abandoned. These animals have been rescued by Animal Services Officers and citizens who have been unable to locate an owner.
Based on Utah state law, we must hold every animal for at least five days to give the owner an opportunity to redeem their lost pet. If the pet is not claimed during that time, and the animal is healthy and friendly, it will become available for adoption.
During COVID-19, our shelter is only open by appointment only. Please contact adoptions@slco.org to coordinate a time to meet a pet.
Adoptions are offered during our operating hours Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM through 6:00 PM. Potential adopters should plan for some time to meet with their new pet before starting the adoption process. Please plan to be at the shelter before 5:30 PM to meet with a new pet.
Adoption Fees:
Dogs:
Senior Dogs (5 years and older):
FREE to Senior Citizens! (55 yrs+)
Large Dogs (21 lbs or more): $75
Small Dogs (20 lbs or less): $125
Puppies (6 months or younger): $200
Cats:
Senior Cats (5 years and older):
FREE to Senior Citizens! (55 yrs+)
Adult Cats: $25
Kittens (6 months or younger): $50
Want more than 1 cat? We offer a 2 for 1 Adoption Fee for 2 cats adopted at the same time.
Rabbits:
$35
All other types of adoptable birds, small mammals, as well as not so common exotics, (i.e. chinchillas, peacock, fish, etc.) will be priced as they come in to the shelter.
Salt Lake County Animal Services is the premier animal service agency in Utah:
•We are the largest no-kill shelter in the State of Utah
•We have a full-service, full-time veterinary clinic to care for our animals
•We have a 24/7, 365 days-per-year field operation
•We host participate in 200 community outreach events annually
•We are recognized nationally for our cutting-edge programming
•Dedicated volunteers log tens of thousands of hours annually
•Microchips & vaccinations are free to our jurisdictions via our voucher program
•We have been named “Best of State” six out of the last eight years
We serve the citizens and pets within the Salt Lake County Metro Townships, Bluffdale City, Holladay City, Midvale City, Millcreek, Murray, and Salt Lake City.
We have had a commitment to operating a “no-kill” facility since 2011. Our live release rate surpassed 94% in 2017. We are the largest shelter in Utah to achieve this status.
What Do We Do at the Shelter?
•Offer pet adoptions
•Provide pet licensing
•Enforce animal-related city and county ordinances
•Provide shelter for all types of lost and abandoned pets
•Investigate complaints of animal cruelty, abuse, and neglect
•Respond to emergencies involving injured or aggressive animals
•Offer humane education programs for schools and community groups
•Provide humane euthanasia at the request of pet owners (fee for service)
Who Are We?
Salt Lake County Animal Services is the premier animal service agency in Utah:
•We are the largest no-kill shelter in the State of Utah
•We have a full-service, full-time veterinary clinic to care for our animals
•We have a 24/7, 365 days-per-year field operation
•We host participate in 200 community outreach events annually
•We are recognized nationally for our cutting-edge programming
•Dedicated volunteers log tens of thousands of hours annually
•Microchips & vaccinations are free to our jurisdictions via our voucher program
•We have been named “Best of State” six out of the last eight years
We serve the citizens and pets within the Salt Lake County Metro Townships, Bluffdale City, Holladay City, Midvale City, Millcreek, Murray, and Salt Lake City.
We have had a commitment to operating a “no-kill” facility since 2011. Our live release rate surpassed 94% in 2017. We are the largest shelter in Utah to achieve this status.
What Do We Do at the Shelter?
•Offer pet adoptions
•Provide pet licensing
•Enforce animal-related city and county ordinances
•Provide shelter for all types of lost and abandoned pets
•Investigate complaints of animal cruelty, abuse, and neglect
•Respond to emergencies involving injured or aggressive animals
•Offer humane education programs for schools and community groups
•Provide humane euthanasia at the request of pet owners (fee for service)
