Pets
Salt Lake Protest Turns Violent Over Woman Beaten by Her Irish Setter
It began with an undercooked dinner and ended with a Capitol protest. After her Irish Setter allegedly slapped her over hollandaise sauce, a Salt Lake woman sparked outrage, confusion, and…
Best Dog-Friendly Patios in Sugar House, Salt Lake City
Dog owners in Sugar House, Salt Lake City are finding more patios that welcome pups. Dog Friendly SLC founder Brandy Chenoweth shares top spots and tips.
Inside Utah’s Pet Nutrition Shift: The Rise of The Dog’s Meow
Nearly 30 years ago, Alexis Butler opened The Dog’s Meow with a simple goal—to work for herself. She ended up reshaping pet nutrition in Utah, introducing raw food, holistic supplements,…
October 2024 Adventures: Haunted Fun Events and Fall Festivities Across Utah
Get ready for a spooktacular October in Utah! From Snowbasin Resort’s Haunted Basin to the Witches Night Out in Price, there’s something for everyone this fall. Enjoy dog-friendly fun at…
Meet Utah’s Former K9 Officer Turned Scent Work Superstar!
Scent trial competitions are open to any dog. Detection dogs can be trained to search a variety of odors including essential oils, gun oils, tobacco, human remains, shed antlers, narcotics,…
Therapy Dogs Taking Over Salt Lake’s Courtrooms
Every dog has its day, as the saying goes, but not every dog has its day in court. In Salt Lake’s 3rd District Juvenile Court, a dog just might be…
Working Cats Program Helps with Pest Control in Utah
Best Friends Animal Society came up with a new solution to help feral cats and those that need pest security.
Irish Setters in Utah: Proper Irish Breeding More Than Luck
Irish Setters are a high-energy, loyal, playful, and intelligent breed. Local Salt Lake enthusiasts feel lucky to own their dogs and are happy to recite their virtues.
Keeping Your Pets Healthy and Happy in Utah
As people choose healthier lifestyles for themselves, they are also choosing healthier lifestyles for their pets. Finding the right vet and the right diet are key.
Utah’s Homeless Pet Crisis: Ways You Can Help Homeless Pets
“Everyone wants to support an animal shelter with a no-kill status, so by adopting or fostering, you’re helping shelters like Salt Lake County Animal Services continue to be a no-kill…
A Crazy Cat Lady Helping Feral Cats in Salt Lake, Utah
Julie Davis helps feral cats in Salt Lake by getting them spayed or neutered. nursing sick cats at her home and paying for necessary surgeries.
Can Your Dog Smell a Rat? Utah Rat Catching Competition Open to all Dogs
Barn Hunt is a competition in which dogs of any breed (as long as they can fit through an 18-inch-wide by straw bale-height tunnel) can earn titles by finding a…
Dog Friendly Restaurant Patios in Salt Lake and Park City
Here is the list of restaurant patios in Salt Lake and Park City dog owners can take their pups to sit down for a beer or a full meal.
Designer Dogs of Utah: Where Do They Come from?
Prices charged for designer dogs such as Goldendoodles have increased along with their popularity. That led to a lot of unethical breeding.
Gas Chamber Pet Euthanasia Orem, Utah
Animal rights activists are making their voices heard in the second-largest city in Utah County, hoping to get elected officials to halt the use of gas chambers to euthanize shelter…
Why Should You Adopt an Older Dog?
Somewhere out there is an old dog, probably at an animal shelter; a wise, scruffy old dog that would love to snuggle up to you and tell you it’s okay…