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Meet Gunther, the handsome and mature gentleman ready to bring warmth and love into your home. Gunther is not just a cat; he's a sweet and resilient companion who enjoys the simple pleasures in life.
This senior boy loves his cozy bed, where he spends most of his time, reveling in comfort. While he may not have the energy of a kitten, Gunther takes leisurely strolls around the house, appreciating the calm and serene moments.
He adores snuggling up with his humans, basking in the warmth of your affection. Despite facing some medical challenges, Gunther's spirit remains resilient, and he's ready to share his love with a caring family.
Gunther has special medical needs, including a special diet for kidney disease, medication for hyperthyroidism, and medication for arthritis to keep him comfortable. He was diagnose with diabetes but just recently was declared in remission and no longer needs insulin. With the right support and care, Gunther is prepared to be a loving and cherished member of a family who can provide him with the attention and love he deserves.
Meet Gunther, the handsome and mature gentleman ready to bring warmth and love into your home. Gunther is not just a cat; he's a sweet and resilient companion who enjoys the simple pleasures in life.
This senior boy loves his cozy bed, where he spends most of his time, reveling in comfort. While he may not have the energy of a kitten, Gunther takes leisurely strolls around the house, appreciating the calm and serene moments.
He adores snuggling up with his humans, basking in the warmth of your affection. Despite facing some medical challenges, Gunther's spirit remains resilient, and he's ready to share his love with a caring family.
Gunther has special medical needs, including a special diet for kidney disease, medication for hyperthyroidism, and medication for arthritis to keep him comfortable. He was diagnose with diabetes but just recently was declared in remission and no longer needs insulin. With the right support and care, Gunther is prepared to be a loving and cherished member of a family who can provide him with the attention and love he deserves.
2-for-1 Adoptions Adopt any cat, dog, puppy or kitten for the regular adoption fee (see below), and your fees will be waived on a second pet! All pets come spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
Seniors for Seniors If you're 55 or older and adopt an animal 5 years or older, your adoption fee is waived!! All animals are spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Scroll down for our Pet Adoption Center location and hours. If you have questions, please email utahadoptions@bestfriends.org.
Our regular adoption fees are $75 for dogs, $150 for puppies (younger than six months), $25 for cats and $90 for kittens (younger than four months). Please see our specials above for any promotions in effect.
Save a life: Adopt a pet
By choosing to adopt a pet from a shelter, you are saving a life. Plus, no matter what type of dog or cat you’re looking for, you’re sure to find your new best friend at a shelter, where there are wonderful pets of every breed, size and age. You can also adopt from the Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in Salt Lake City. Each pet at the center comes from a Utah shelter or our Kitten Nursery and is vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and microchipped before going to a new home.
Adoption Specials
2-for-1 Adoptions Adopt any cat, dog, puppy or kitten for the regular adoption fee (see below), and your fees will be waived on a second pet! All pets come spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
Seniors for Seniors If you're 55 or older and adopt an animal 5 years or older, your adoption fee is waived!! All animals are spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Scroll down for our Pet Adoption Center location and hours. If you have questions, please email utahadoptions@bestfriends.org.
Our regular adoption fees are $75 for dogs, $150 for puppies (younger than six months), $25 for cats and $90 for kittens (younger than four months). Please see our specials above for any promotions in effect.
Save a life: Adopt a pet
By choosing to adopt a pet from a shelter, you are saving a life. Plus, no matter what type of dog or cat you’re looking for, you’re sure to find your new best friend at a shelter, where there are wonderful pets of every breed, size and age. You can also adopt from the Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in Salt Lake City. Each pet at the center comes from a Utah shelter or our Kitten Nursery and is vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and microchipped before going to a new home.
Go meet their pets
Come visit us!
The Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in Sugar House is a lifesaving force in Salt Lake City, dedicated to giving homeless pets their best chance to find forever homes. And it’s a great place for you to find your new best friend. Each pet at the center comes from a local Utah shelter or our Best Friends Kitten Nursery, and each one is microchipped, vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and ready to go home with you after a short survey.
The Best Friends Pet Adoption Center is also a great place to purchase Best Friends and NKUT gear! Our boutique stocks t-shirts and hoodies for men and women, hats, stickers, car magnets, bracelets and more. We also offer low-cost spay/neuter resources for your pets and community cat support. Stop by to learn more!
Note that the Best Friends Pet Adoption Center does not take in animals from the public. We find we can help more animals by assisting and managing our limited intake through our existing No More Homeless Pets Network partners. A list, searchable by state, can be found on our network page. Additionally, we offer resources with advice for finding a pet a new home in our Resources library.
Pet Adoption Center Location and Hours of Operation
Address
2005 S. 1100 E.
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Open 7 Days a Week
The Best Friends Pet Adoption Center in Sugar House is a lifesaving force in Salt Lake City, dedicated to giving homeless pets their best chance to find forever homes. And it’s a great place for you to find your new best friend. Each pet at the center comes from a local Utah shelter or our Best Friends Kitten Nursery, and each one is microchipped, vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and ready to go home with you after a short survey.
The Best Friends Pet Adoption Center is also a great place to purchase Best Friends and NKUT gear! Our boutique stocks t-shirts and hoodies for men and women, hats, stickers, car magnets, bracelets and more. We also offer low-cost spay/neuter resources for your pets and community cat support. Stop by to learn more!
Note that the Best Friends Pet Adoption Center does not take in animals from the public. We find we can help more animals by assisting and managing our limited intake through our existing No More Homeless Pets Network partners. A list, searchable by state, can be found on our network page. Additionally, we offer resources with advice for finding a pet a new home in our Resources library.
Pet Adoption Center Location and Hours of Operation
Address
2005 S. 1100 E.
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Open 7 Days a Week
To bring about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets. We do this by demonstrating and promoting exemplary animal care and building community programs and partnerships.
Vision
A better world through kindness to animals
Guiding principles
Golden Rule: To treat all living things as we ourselves would wish to be treated.
Kindness: To demonstrate compassion and respect for all living creatures.
Positive influence: To judge our effectiveness by the extent to which animal lives are saved and improved, and by the positive experience of the people we touch.
Leadership: To lead by example - developing, promoting and sharing great new ideas and programs to help animals.
Authenticity: To do what we say we do.
Transparency: To be open and honest in our relationships.
Mission
To bring about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets. We do this by demonstrating and promoting exemplary animal care and building community programs and partnerships.
Vision
A better world through kindness to animals
Guiding principles
Golden Rule: To treat all living things as we ourselves would wish to be treated.
Kindness: To demonstrate compassion and respect for all living creatures.
Positive influence: To judge our effectiveness by the extent to which animal lives are saved and improved, and by the positive experience of the people we touch.
Leadership: To lead by example - developing, promoting and sharing great new ideas and programs to help animals.
Authenticity: To do what we say we do.
Transparency: To be open and honest in our relationships.
