Adopt a pet to help save lives

When you adopt a homeless dog or cat from a shelter or rescue group in Salt Lake City, you’re saving the life of a loving and loyal animal.

You’re also making space for other pets to find families of their own. And that’s huge. By adopting, you are part of a historic change in how our country regards pets in shelters and you’re helping to Save Them All.

Looking to meet fabulous pets in Salt Lake City?

There are so many dogs and cats just waiting for a best friend like you.

View Adoptable Cats and Dogs

View Adoptable Kittens

View Long-Stay Animals

If you’re not sure where to start, we can help! Complete a cat adoption survey or a dog adoption survey and we’ll guide you toward just the right pet for your home and lifestyle. An adoption specialist will be in touch with you within 48 hours by phone or email to talk about next steps.

Adoption fees and current specials

Looking to bring home someone special? Now's the perfect time to do it!

Our regular adoption fees are $75 for dogs, $200 for puppies (younger than six months), $25 for cats and $90 for kittens (younger than six months). Adoption fees are waived for our longest-stay animals.

Please email utahadoptions@bestfriends.org if you have any questions.

Two adoptable orange kittens sitting in a fuzzy cat bed

Two-for-One Adoptions

Adopt any cat or kitten for the regular adoption fee and your fees will be waived on a second cat! All pets come spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. 