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20 years of second chances

Every animal deserves a way home.

Adopt, foster, volunteer, donate, or shop. There is a place for everyone to help Southern Utah’s animals.

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Community‑powered since 2006 Southern Utah
A happy rescue dog standing on red rock above the Southern Utah desert
Making a differenceone animal at a time
Choose your impact

There’s more than one way to save a life.

Big commitment or small gesture, every action moves an animal closer to safety, care, and home.

AdoptMeet the dogs waiting for a person to call their own.FosterOpen your home and become the bridge to a forever family.VolunteerShare your time, talents, and heart with animals in need.DonateEvery gift helps provide care, comfort, and a way home.
A rescue dog in the Because Animals Matter play yard
501(c)(3)Community funded
Our mission

Pets need more than rescue. They need a community.

Because Animals Matter assists pets in need through fostering, adoption, and community outreach. We help animals find homes and help people keep the pets they love.

Meet BAM
2006Year founded
60+Dedicated volunteers
1,400+Animals Adopted
Programs that keep families together

Practical help. Lasting change.

From veterinary care to food assistance, BAM meets animals and their people where they are.

01Veterinary careMeika’s Memorial Medical FundHelping shelter animals and low‑income pet owners access urgently needed veterinary care.Learn more 02Community supportPet Food AssistanceConnecting Washington County pet owners with food and essential supplies when times are hard.Learn more 03PreventionSpay & NeuterWorking with local clinics to reduce pet overpopulation and keep animals healthy.Learn more
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Meet adoptable pets, support local programs, and connect with neighbors who believe animals matter.

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Shop with purpose

Great finds. More second chances.

BAM Thrift store turns donated treasures into food, care, and new beginnings for pets across our community.

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A happy rescued dog outdoors in Southern Utah
Give them a way home

A little goes a long way.

Your gift helps provide medical care, food, safe shelter, and the time every animal needs to find the right family.

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