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Animal shelters and pet adoption in Salt Lake City, mapped by Jeter

Every animal shelter OpenStreetMap knows about near central Salt Lake City, Utah, with addresses, phone numbers, hours, and directions, plus today's local weather.

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The 6 mapped animal shelters and rescues in Salt Lake City

Sorted by distance from central Salt Lake City. Addresses, hours, and phone numbers come from OpenStreetMap and can lag reality, so call ahead to confirm.

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

  1. 1

    Salt Lake County Animal Services

    5.2 mi
    511 West 3900 South, Millcreek, UT
  2. 2

    Humane Society of Utah

    5.7 mi
    4242 South Commerce Drive, Murray, UT
  3. 3

    West Valley/Taylorsville Animal Shelter

    7.1 mi
    3500 South, West Valley City, Utah 84120
  4. 4

    Fawn's Family Cat Rescue & Lounge

    7.4 mi
    2130 Orchard Drive, Bountiful, UT 84010
  5. Top pick nearby 5

    Doggy's Big Day

    7.6 mi
    Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00 · Sa 09:00-17:00 · Su off
    12 West Rose Circle, Murray, UT 84107
  6. 6

    Murray Animal Shelter

    7.8 mi
    5624 South 300 West, Murray, UT 84107

Trip prep for Salt Lake City weather

  • Never leave a pet in the car. On an 80°F day a parked car passes 100°F inside in about 10 minutes, even with windows cracked. Whatever the errand, bring them in or leave them home.
  • July averages 94°F highs in Salt Lake City: plan the trip for the cooler morning or evening, and check today's conditions above before loading up.
  • Plan the ride home. A newly adopted pet is stressed and temperature-sensitive; bring a carrier or seatbelt harness and make it a calm, direct trip.

Salt Lake City animal shelter questions

OpenStreetMap currently maps 6 animal shelters and rescues within about 12 miles of central Salt Lake City. The closest to the city center is Salt Lake County Animal Services, about 5.2 miles out. Community data grows all the time, so a missing spot just means nobody has mapped it yet.
Salt Lake City's hottest month is July with average highs of 94 degrees. Above 82 degrees most dogs should keep outdoor time short and shaded, and above 90 degrees skip it entirely. The live verdict on this page applies those same bands to right-now conditions.
Start with the closest options above, then call ahead: hours, policies, and services vary, and community-mapped data can lag. A quick phone call confirms details before you make the trip.

Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Coverage varies by city; a missing pin does not mean a place does not exist, and details change: always call ahead or check official pages. Hours and services change often; call ahead to confirm before you visit. Weather guidance is general care information, not veterinary advice.

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