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Free Dog Adoptions in Salt Lake

Posted on August 22, 2024   |   Updated on September 30, 2025
Terina Ria

Terina Ria

German shepherd being pet by a person.

Adopt your new best friend. (Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images)

Think of this as your Hey Salt Lake community bulletin board: a dedicated space for volunteer opportunities, resources, fundraisers, and other ways to help your neighbors.

🐶 Looking To Adopt a Pet?

The South Utah Valley Animal Shelter is severely overcrowded and facing a critical shortage of kennel space. To avoid euthanizing animals, the shelter is offering free dog adoptions this month.

👠 Calling All Models

Move over Paris, New York, and Milan — it’s Millcreek Fashion Week! Sign up to strut the runway for “Turning Trash Into Fashion” on Thursday, Aug. 29.

⚾ Free Baseball Game for Ballpark Residents

The Ballpark Action Team is offering free tickets to Ballpark residents for the Salt Lake Bees game on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 6:35 p.m..

🗣 Additionally, BAT is hosting a community meeting with Mayor Erin Mendenhall on Thursday, Sept. 12. They’ll discuss important changes in Ballpark including Ballpark NEXT, the Smith’s stadium site plans, and the Jefferson Park redesign. Submit any other topics you’d like to discuss.

🏸 Veterans Golden Age Games

Volunteer at the Veterans Golden Age Games between Aug. 24 and Aug. 29. It’s a big sports competition for veterans ages 55 or older.

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