Mission

The Humane Society of Utah (HSU) is dedicated to the elimination of pain, fear and suffering in all animals. The Humane Society of Utah is the largest and most effective nonprofit shelter in the state. HSU practices Socially Conscious Animal Sheltering striving to create the best outcome for all animals by treating them respectfully and alleviating their suffering. The Humane Society of Utah provides the following lifesaving programs: shelter, care and adoption of homeless pets; affordable sterilization surgeries, vaccinations and microchips at our in-house clinic; foster care to ensure the adoptability of pets; pet retention programs; behavior, enrichment and training to keep pets healthy and happy while at our shelter; transfer and rescue to intake at-risk pets from other overcrowded shelters; and humane education of children and teens.