Utah Humane Society

Wow! We are absolutely blown away by the outpouring of support for our organization on Day of Giving earlier this week ?? With your help, we were able to raise upwards of $80,500! This money will mean so much to the animals in our care. To give you an idea of what this amount can do, here are a few stats... With the $80,527.38 that we rasied we could... ?? Cover the cost of a day's care for 2,684 pets at HSU ?? Intake 230 pets at HSU ?? Spay 3,221 pets through our SNIP program ?? Cover 536 pet adoption fees ?? Treat 161 puppies for parvo We want to give an extra big thank you to our friends at Supreme Source and an anonymous donor who provided a match of all gifts that came in on 3/19 up to $30,000. We also want to thank Squish's foster and family for helping us to tell his story. You're all totally pawsome! ?? To everyone who donated, shared, or otherwise supported us, thank you so much for always showing up for HSU! You make our organization what it is ??????

????Our behavior team is hiring for coordinator-level positions!???? If you have an interest in positive reinforcement based training and working with animals in a shelter environment, this may be the perfect opportunity for you! ?? Under the advisement of our behavior and training manager, coordinators are responsible for behavior evaluations of animals surrendered or transferred to HSU, continuing behavior modification for pets during their stay, and providing training and behavioral information for staff, volunteers, and the public ?????? To learn more about this position and its requirements and to apply, please visit buff.ly/DwtgDjh ??

Looking for a unique way for youth to celebrate Easter in a way that helps adoptable rabbits? Look no further than our next Kind Kids session! ????? Perfect for young animal lovers under HSU’s volunteer age, Kind Kids participants will learn more about our center, tour adoptable animals, and engage in a project that benefits our pets. Participants may create a variety of enrichment toys or create adoption promotion materials—not to mention get some hands-on animal socialization time! ???? This event will take place on 4/11/25 from 4:30-6:30 PM and is designed for kids aged 8-11. Register today at https://buff.ly/rcpWnlt ??

As Day of Giving comes to a close, we are pleased to share the heartwarming ending to Squash’s story. To make a gift for double the impact on this special day, visit https://buff.ly/LLjqYyD! ???? Squash was officially cleared for adoption on February 26th, but he didn’t have to wait long to find a home! His foster’s parents decided to adopt him! ?? These days, Squash goes by “Squish” and spends his time playing with his new brother, Steve, cuddling with his hoomans, and enjoying long walks. We’re so happy to see Squish now living his best life, and are so thankful to everyone who made this happy ending possible. We want to give special thanks to Squish’s foster, the team at Utah Pet Rehab, and to Dr. Sarah, Squish’s orthopedic surgeon. We also want to thank YOU! Squish’s story would not have been possible without your help and your generous contributions. Thanks to you, Squish is able to get around, pain-free! ?? There are still a few hours left to donate for Day of Giving! Any donations that come in before midnight tonight will qualify for a generous match up to $30,000, thanks to Supreme Source Super Premium Pet Food and an anonymous donor. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of homeless pets! ??

Have you made your Day of Giving contribution at https://buff.ly/viYB8Qi yet? For today only (3/19), all gifts will be doubled! ?? Now, back to Squash’s story… Squash received a consult with an orthopedic surgeon, and it was determined that he would need to undergo an FHO surgery. This surgery involved removing the top of Squash’s femur, which then created an artificial joint at the hip to alleviate the pain from his injury. Following a successful surgery, the next step was for Squash to go to physical therapy at Utah Pet Rehab to regain proper use of his leg. While Squash was making his way through his treatment plan, he spent time in a foster home. Squash’s foster was absolutely enamored with him, describing him as a happy guy who loved nothing more than to lay his head in her lap while receiving pets. He was also having a great time playing with his foster sister, Tuna! ???? But Squash wasn’t out of the woods just yet. His physical therapy sessions revealed that, although his hip was doing well, other joints in his leg were showing signs of instability. For Squash, this would have meant TPLO surgery, which would be an especially difficult recovery as he had already done an FHO. Squash was also likely to have further issues with his leg down the line. For these reasons, licensed veterinarians at the Humane Society of Utah decided the most humane and best option for Squash would be amputation. With support from his loving foster family, Squash underwent an amputation of his injured leg in mid-February. His foster said she and Squash would be doing some “heavy relaxing” following his procedure, which turned out to be just what Squash needed! Squash’s recovery went beautifully, and he would be able to get his staples out near the end of February. Afterwards, Squash could finally go on to find a family! ??

Day of Giving is here! To celebrate the occasion, Supreme Source Super Premium Pet Food and an anonymous donor are generously offering a match for all gifts received today (3/19) up to $30,000. Make your contribution at https://buff.ly/K6IRkQo for double the impact! ?????? We’re also bringing you a very special story of hope about how your contributions recently helped give a pet a remarkable second chance. Follow along with their story throughout the day, and make a contribution to help change the lives of even more animals. Without further ado, we want to introduce you to Squash: In October 2024, 5-month-old Squash and his two siblings were found running down a desolate, remote highway in rural Southern Utah nicknamed "The Loneliest Road." They were scared of their wits, and much too thin ?? Though none of the dogs had visible injuries, Squash was not able to bear weight on his left hind leg. The small rural shelter where Squash and his siblings arrived did not have the resources to investigate Squash’s injury, so he was transferred to the Humane Society of Utah. Shortly after arriving, one of HSU’s licensed veterinarians diagnosed Squash with a fractured femur head. Squash would need costly orthopedic surgery and physical therapy, and HSU was determined to get him the care he needed ????

Celebrate purr-fect parties for a paws-itive cause with the Humane Society of Utah! ?????? We are reintroducing our birthday party program for youth turning 6-14 years old. Not only can attendees get in touch with their inner party animal, but the proceeds go right back to our life-saving mission ???? For more information and to request a birthday, please visit https://buff.ly/R76fQpW ??????

??Drumroll please?? Our Murray clinic is expanding our availability for wellness exams! ?? We are now proud to offer wellness exams by appointment Tuesday-Friday between 9-3 PM! Regular wellness exams allow us to proactively safeguard your pet's health while also minimizing the risk of costly medical interventions ??????? Exams start at $50 and can be booked at https://buff.ly/klryYCX. We hope to see you soon! ???? **Please note that we are not a full-service veterinary clinic. If your pet is sick or injured, please contact your full-service veterinarian.

There are only a few spots left in our From Rowdy to Relaxed class, coming up on Saturday, 3/15! ?? At From Rowdy to Relaxed, our behavior team will teach pet guardians of exuberant or adolescent dogs positive reinforcement techniques to calm rowdy behaviors so you can both relax! Behaviors we will address include jumping, pulling on leash, and dashing out open doors ?? At just $25, this class is a steal! And the cherry on top? We have a couple of scholarships to Good Pup Training to award during this workshop! Claim your spot today at buff.ly/P3cUENT ?? **This is a workshop for people only, please leave your pets at home!

?Save the date!? Day of Giving is just one week away! ?? To make this year’s Day of Giving even more impactful, Supreme Source Super Premium Dog Food and an anonymous donor have generously offered to match all gifts coming in on 3/19/25 up to $30,000! ?? We also have a very special story lined up for Day of Giving featuring a pet who received a remarkable second chance, thanks to your contributions. Keep an eye out for their story on 3/19, and let’s get ready to change lives together! ??????