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1. Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, in Angel Canyon, is the nation’s largest animal sanctuary. On any given day you can find over 2,000 dogs, cats and an assortment of other creatures from all over the country. Read how this sanctuary started in 1970 and how you can be involved at www.bestfriends.org
2. Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) is one of the programs provided by Intermountain Therapy Animals in Salt Lake City, help children improve their literacy skills. http://www.therapyanimals.org/ita
3. Friends of Animals Utah, in Park City, rescues and re-homes animals from all over the state. Their adoption site, Furburbia, located in an outlet mall, is a good example of using commercial space to promote animal welfare causes. www.friendsofanimals.net
4. Doggie game days, pet house design competitions, and a “Fix ‘n Chips” clinic are all ways the Humane Society of Utah, in Murray, attracts adopters, raises money and promote their outreach programs. Check it out this energetic organization at www.utahhumane.org
5. Spay Utah, one of the programs of the Utah Animal Adoption Center in Salt Lake City, connects people with area spay/neuter programs, such as the Big Fix mobile spay/neuter van. www.utahanimaladoptioncenter.org
