The Humane Society of Utah (HSU) was first established in 1960. Originally a branch of the Humane Society of the United States, HSU was incorporated as a private nonprofit in 1972. This means that HSU is an independent, local, private nonprofit that does not receive any ongoing support from any national organization. Instead, they work hard to raise every dollar they require … [Read more...] about Finding Pets Forever Homes: The Humane Society of Utah
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Helping Families and Pets Through “Ruff” Times
Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering is on a mission to help vulnerable animals through difficult times by making sure they have a place to stay. Their slogan is “Keeping pets with their people,” which they achieve by providing temporary foster care for pets while their owners look for new housing. This takes an important responsibility off the pet owner’s plate and assures that the … [Read more...] about Helping Families and Pets Through “Ruff” Times
Helping the Homeless to Care for Their Pets
If you find yourself walking around Pioneer Park in Salt Lake City on a Sunday afternoon, you may come across a group of people handing out free supplies for pets and their owners. A nonprofit called Street Dawg Crew of Utah serves pets and pet owners in the homeless community as well as other vulnerable populations such as low-income veterans, domestic violence survivors, and … [Read more...] about Helping the Homeless to Care for Their Pets
