"The worst sin towards our fellow creatures is not to hate them, but to be indifferent to them. That is the essence of inhumanity. "--George Bernard Shaw
Cat adoption fees are $85.00. Cats over 6 months old are TWO for $85.00!!
Adoption fees for dogs are determined by the breed, age and size of the animal.
No More Homeless Pets rescues dogs and cats from the euthanasia list at various shelters and finds them new homes through an outreach adoption program. “We choose an average of 10 wonderful animals each week. These are animals who’ve been up for adoption but are now scheduled for euthanasia. We put them here on Petfinder and also take them to various adoption venues around town”, says Autumn Wagner, the program’s supervisor. “Once in our program, they’re never going to return to the shelter’s general population, so they are safe from euthanasia. No More Homeless Pets staff members and our wonderful volunteers do the adoptions and all fees collected go to operate the program.
If you are interested in adopting a special friend, please look at our Our Adoptable Pet List here on Petfinder to meet the many adorable animals who are looking for their Forever Homes. If you find one who tugs at your heartstrings, you can contact us at adopt@utahpets.org. We also take a group of these animals to weekly adoption events each Saturday and Sunday at selected shopping malls and pet stores in the valley. You can check out where we will be each week by going to our Events Calendar also here on Petfinder.
PETS OF THE MONTH
SPECIAL PETS FOR SPECIAL
PEOPLE
NOVEMBER IS 'ADOPT-A-SENIOR-PET MONTH!
No More Homeless Pets in Utah and Petfinder.com are celebrating November as Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month.
"Think of a pet that is already trained and doesn't chew or scratch everything in sight--a pet who will love you unconditionally," said Kim Saunders, Petfinder.com's Director of Public Relations. "That's what you get when you adopt a senior pet."
Some people worry that a senior pet comes with problems, but according to Hazel Blumberg-McKee of Tallahassee, FL, there are no disadvantages. "In most cases they've had a home and they want one again." She adopted eight-and-a-half-year old Sadie, and has never regretted it. "An older animal is easier to deal with. And Sadie is still playful. She plays fetch and gallops all over the place."
We have a number of loving, healthy older pets, both cats and dogs, looking for that one special home to cherish them for the rest of their life. They don't ask for much, just a warm place to sleep, good meals and plenty of love, and they will have a long, healthy life ahead of them.
We have four of our lovable seniors featured here but to see them all, check out Our Adoptable Pet List .
All our animals have been neutered or spayed, they are up to date on all their routine vaccinations and they have been microchipped. They're ready to go and just waiting for YOU!
Call us at (801)364-0370, email us at adopt@utahpets.com, fill out an online adoption application or come to one of our weekly adoption events listed below under UPCOMING EVENTS.
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Hope is a 5 year old female who came into the shelter hit by a car. She was unable to walk but still this girl dragged herself to the litter box. She rolled over for belly rubs and won the all the hearts. She is fully recovered now. Hope is a sweet, gentle lap cat who loves other cats and even dogs! She is a quiet, mellow, mature female who just wants someone to love! |
Cagney is an awesome 6-year-old. She was part of a group of over 800 cats seized from an overcrowded sanctuary in Nevada. This cat is loving and affectionate, showing the resiliency of these special cats. Now she is just waiting for her forever home to come along so at last she can "live happily ever after"! |
Lynette is a strikingly beautiful lady with great smoke-colored fur and big orange eyes. But she's a lot more than just gorgeous, she's playful and lovable, too. She was declawed by a previous owner. Right now she's very sad that she's lost her home and is looking for another one. |
Bagle. is a very large beagle, He is 10 yeas old and can live up to 16 years, especially since he's working on losing some weight. He is good with other dogs, cats and kids and would love to have his own home. |
| Meet Cagney |
Each year approximately 8-12 million adoptable animals enter animal shelters nationwide and 5-9 million are euthanized. That's 575 every hour. If you're thinking about adding a pet to your family, please consider adopting an animal from a shelter.
No More Homeless Pets in Utah is a no-kill shelter and because of that we can run out of space for new dogs and cats. Help us to find homes for these deserving animals by spreading the word that shelter animals make great family pets.
And consider joining our Foster Program. By providing short-term, in-home care for friendly animals until they can be placed, you will help us save the lives of more homeless pets. See our web site for more information on how you can become involved: www.utahpets.org
WEST VALLEY PETSMART ADOPTIONS: Our weekly pet adoption event will be held at the West Valley Petsmart, 3061 S. 5600 West, on the weekend of October 11-12 . We will have plenty of adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens available and will be there from 12:00 noon - 6:00 PM on Saturdays and 12:00 noon - 5:00 PM on Sundays. Come see all our adorable animals and go home with your new best friend!
TAYLORSVILLE PETSMART ADOPTIONS: Our weekly pet adoption events will be held at the Taylorsville Petsmart, 5576 S. Redwood Rd., on the weekend of October 4-5... We will have plenty of adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens available and will be there from 12:00 noon - 6:00 PM on Saturdays and 12:00 noon - 5:00 PM on Sundays. Come see all our adorable animals and go home with your new best friend!
SOUTH TOWNE MALL ADOPTION: Our weekly adoption events will be held at the South Towne Mall, 10450 S. State Street, on the weekend of October 18-19. We will have a large number of adoptable cats, dogs, kittens and puppies and will be there from 12:00 noon - 6:00 PM on Saturdays and 12:00 noon - 5:00 PM on Sundays. Come see all our adorable animals and go home with your new best friend!
VALLEY FAIR MALL DOG ADOPTION: A special DOG adoption event will be held at the Valley Fair Mall, 3601 S. 2700 West, on the weekend of September 20-21. We will have a large number of adoptable dogs and puppies and will be there from 12:00 noon - 6:00 PM on Saturdays and 12:00 noon - 5:00 PM on Sundays. Come see all our adorable animals and go home with your new best friend!
TAYLORSVILLE PETSMART CAT ADOPTION: A special CAT adoption event will be held at the Taylorsville Petsmart, 5748 S. Redwood Road, on the weekend of September 20-21. We will have a large number of adoptable cats and kittens and will be there from 12:00 noon - 6:00 PM on Saturdays and 12:00 noon - 5:00 PM on Sundays. Come see all our adorable animals and go home with your new best friend!
SAVING BILKO
Standing over Bilko's crate at adoptions meant seeing a side of Bilko that wasn't true to his sweet nature. It meant finding a 70 lb. pit bull terrier growling in fear and snapping at folks passing by.
Bilko had been up for adoption for eight months and had basically adopted the adoption team as his family. He supervised us when we cleaned the kennels, wiggled with excitement the second we engaged him and was quietly protective when a stranger would walk up to us. We all wished we could just explain to him that potential adopters meant him no harm.
But it turned out Bilko found someone who could look past that and see the gentle dog underneath. Jose Martinez was kneeling by Bilko's crate one Saturday when No More Homeless Pets in Utah Adoptions Coordinator asked if he needed any help. He replied 'No' and continued visiting with Bilko. Jose came the following weekend and the weekend after to walk and visit with Bilko.
By the time Jose came with his family to tell us he wanted to take him home, Bilko showed no cage agression, but wiggled excitedly when Jose walked up to his cage. We knew then that his eight month wait for his forever home was finally over!
It's an unfortunate truth that most of our animals, dogs and cats alike, behave very differently at adoption events than when they will once they are in their permanent homes. It took a person like Jose to give Bilko the chance to prove his true nature. Our thanks to Jose and his family and we ask that all of you consider this story when you are visiting the animals at our weekly adoption events.
Good News for Cat Owners!
A stroke and heart attack study at the University of Minnesota suggests the cat may be man's best friend!
A new study, which was presented recently at the International Stroke Conference in New Orleans, suggests that cat owners are less likely to die of a heart attack or stroke than people who don't have cats. The study, by researchers at the University of Minnesota, found that feline-less people were 30-40% more likely to die of cardio-vascular disease than those with cats.
Dr. Adnan Qureshi, a stroke expert at the university, said he decided to raise the question because other studies had suggested pets can help reduce stress. He and his team analyzed a group of 4,435 people who answered questionnaires about pet ownership and other risk factors. The same results were not found among dog owners.
Asked if he owns a cat, Qureshi replied, "No, but maybe I should get one. With this new research, I think the time has come to change!"
WHAT'S GOING ON AT NMHP?
No More Homeless Pets in Utah Programs and 2008 Goals
Big Fix mobile
spay/neuter clinic - statewide
5,000 surgeries
Utah County Clinic -
Utah county and surrounding area
5,000 surgeries
Feral Fix -
Trap/Neuter/Return - statewide
2,500 surgeries
Free Fix - pay/neuter
low income residents statewide
1,000 surgeries
Adoptions -
partnership with WVC animal shelter
500 adoptions
Super Adoptions -
animals shown by organizations statewide
700 adoptions
Community Development - working with local governments and other stakeholders to implement statewide collaborative, live-saving sheltering programs
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP
Pets in Utah Spay/Neuter Specialty License Plate
Our dogs love to sleep on Kuranda Dog beds, but we don't have enough for everyone. If you would like to donate a bed at a special wholesale price for a another dog to sleep in comfort, please click here
WHO WE ARE
No More Homeless Pets in Utah is a nonprofit, animal rescue organization with the mission to end the euthanasia of adoptable dogs and cats statewide and to promote humane alternatives for feral cats. We began in July, 2000, thanks to a generous grant from Maddie's Fund, The Pet Rescue Foundation. From 2000-2005, Best Friends Animal Society acted as the parent organization for No More Homeless Pets in Utah, providing financial support and mentoring so that the organization could become the life-saving force it is today.
Now, a fully independent, non-profit 501(C)3 organization, No More Homeless Pets in Utah fulfills its mission by placing a strong emphasis on increasing the number of both adoptions and spay/neuter surgeries throughout the state. We also focus heavily on collaborating with other Utah shelters, rescue groups, veterinarians and local governments, all working to save animal lives.
No More Homeless Pets
324 South 400 West, Suite C
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
801-364-0370
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adopt@utahpets.org
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