Defending dogs and cats in Utah
At all levels of government, decisions are made that impact animals. Sheriffs who enforce animal protection laws are elected. City council members and county commissioners who determine the budgets and regulations for animal shelters are elected.
Local elections often have the most impact on animals, so that’s why it’s key to understand where candidates in your area stand on issues.
Change starts locally for at-risk shelter animals
Best Friends is working in Utah to educate voters and elected officials about what’s at stake for homeless dogs and cats in the 2023 elections.
Local candidates joined us for a virtual town hall
Candidates were invited to share more about their public policy positions through a virtual town hall on Thursday, September 14.
Your vote matters for the animals
When you vote for candidates who are willing to defend the cats and dogs in Utah who need it most, you’re saving lives.
Now more than ever, we encourage you to participate in the right to shape our democracy. So many lives are counting on you to exercise your right to vote.
Make sure to check out voter deadlines to guarantee that you’ll be able to participate in this year’s election.
More great ways to help right now
Work with others in your community to create local change and help keep dogs and cats out of shelters.
Help a shelter or animal rescue group near you
The Best Friends Network is made up of thousands of public and private shelters, rescue groups, spay/neuter organizations, and other animal welfare groups, all working to save the lives of dogs and cats in communities like yours across the country.
Each and every one of our network partners needs caring people like you to adopt, volunteer, transport, foster, donate, and advocate to help save the lives of shelter animals where you live.
Find a network partner near you today:
Stories of making change for the animals
Caring people like you are stepping up to save animals around the country.
About Best Friends
Best Friends Animal Society is working to save the lives of cats and dogs all across the country, giving pets second chances and happy homes.
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