Last year the Humane Society of Utah did not Euthanize ANY adoptable dogs! How great is this news? Being able to help the no-kill shelters allows these shelters to take in more animals from shelters, such as the Humane Society of Utah, and give them a second chance, because EVERY mutt matters.

Due to overpopulation and state laws, each state is required to have a shelter that does euthanize, as a last resort, and so even though no "adoptable" dogs were euthanized it does not mean there were no dogs euthanized at all. Dogs that are dropped off or brought to the Humane Society are held for so many hours, and are also checked for health, behavior, etc. If a dog is found to be in poor health or show aggressive behavior then they are not deemed adoptable and are euthanized - such a sad process that could be avoided if more support was going to no-kill animal shelters and animals could be sent directly to those shelters.


"SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - The Humane Society of Utah found homes for nearly 4,000 dogs last year and for the first time not one adoptable dog was euthanized.

The society has tried for a decade to eliminate euthanasia of healthy cats and dogs. With help from foster homes and rescue groups and other efforts, the society reached the goal with dogs in
2009.

The Humane Society of Utah turns 50 this year and the organization's executive director says it plans to work harder on reaching the same goal with cats.

In 2009 the society found new homes for 3,917 dogs and 3,137 cats. It also spayed or neutered more than 11,000 dogs and cats. Dog adoptions increased but cat adoptions fell 13 percent."

Information from: Deseret News http://connect2utah.com/content/fulltext/?cid=70541

-Sam