Salt Lake County Animal Services

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.