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The Cutest Pets for Adoption at Best Friends Animal Society

Posted on September 19, 2025   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Terina Ria

Terina Ria

Paw in a hand.

Are you looking for a new pet? (Anita Kot/Getty Images)

Looking for a new furry friend? Best Friends Animal Society can help with that. Below are just some of the adorable animals in need of a forever home.

About Best Friends Animal Society

Best Friends Animal Society is dedicated to making every shelter in the U.S. no-kill. Locally, they operate programs in Salt Lake City and Kanab (The Sanctuary). The Sanctuary is the largest of its kind in the nation, providing a home for up to 1,600 animals daily.

Black and white cat.

Masque the cat at Best Friends Animal Society. (Best Friends Animal Society)

📍Salt Lake City, Utah

Move over Zorro, there’s a new masked vigilante in town. And she’s on the prowl for cuddles and Meow Mix.

Blue heeler dog.

Mitchell the dog at Best Friends Animal Society. (Best Friends Animal Society)

📍Salt Lake City, Utah

I’m a sucker for a blue heeler, but as a certified couch potato I can’t support their lifestyle. But, c’mon, just look at those ears!

Bunny.

Dolly Parton at Best Friends Animal Society. (Best Friends Animal Society)

📍Kanab, Utah

Dolly is much too fab to brush her hair in the morning. Why would she? It’s not like she’s getting ready for a nine to five.

Brown dog.

Ruby the dog at Best Friends Animal Society. (Best Friends Animal Society)

📍Salt Lake City, Utah

Ruby is an anxious gal, but really, aren’t we all? Once she gains confidence, she shines.

White goat.

Vanilli the goat at Best Friends Animal Society. (Best Friends Animal Society)

📍Kanab, Utah

Sort of giving Black Phillip from “The Witch” vibes (iykyk), or I guess in this case it would be Philli Vanilli. Perfect timing for the witching season.

Believe it or not, these are just a few of the cute animals up for adoption. Click the button below for more! ⬇️

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