Hurricane ESA and Psychiatric Service Dog Letters
Hurricane, settled in 1896 and named after a whirlwind blew the top off Erastus Snow's buggy, had 20,036 residents in 2020 and sits beside Sand Hollow and Quail Creek state parks. Take the free screening, and a Utah-licensed clinician will decide whether a support animal or psychiatric service dog letter fits your care.
Adopting at the Hurricane Shelter
- Spayed or neutered before going home
- Visits by appointment only
- A free health exam at a local clinic
Hurricane Letter Plans Down the Canal Flumes
Each flume carries one plan, with the price running in live from our checkout.
Named on Hurricane Hill
Settlers arrived in 1896, and the town took its name after a whirlwind tore the top off the buggy carrying Erastus Snow, and it was part of the Cotton Mission. The Hurricane Canal was finished in 1904, and the town became known for small farms of peaches, pecans and pistachios. The canal has been empty since 1985, and a trail now runs beside it.
Hurricane Shelter Adoption Requirements Check
The Hurricane Animal Shelter places dogs and cats by appointment. Enter the pet you hope to adopt, how many dogs are already licensed at your address and when you would like to visit.
- Choose the pet you want to adopt, then select Check Requirements.
Letters Hurricane Residents Request
Housing ESA letter
For a reasonable accommodation request to your Hurricane landlord.
Two or more animals
One letter for each animal the clinician confirms.
Psychiatric service dog letter
For a dog trained to do tasks that relate to a psychiatric disability.
Certificate and ID card
Included in selected bundles.
Down the Canal: Three Steps to a Hurricane Letter
Free screening
Answer questions online about your symptoms, your animal and your Hurricane home.
Utah clinician
A clinician licensed in Utah evaluates you, through telehealth when that is clinically appropriate.
Your letter
If you qualify, choose a plan and the signed letter is emailed to you.
Sand Hollow, Quail Creek and the Virgin River
The Virgin River
It forms most of the city's north border and runs through Confluence Park.
Mountain bike festival
Held every year, with several trails close to town.
Two state parks
Sand Hollow has a reservoir, camping and trails; Quail Creek has a reservoir and a campground.
Utah Licensing Behind Every Hurricane Letter
Licensed in Utah
Every Hurricane evaluation is done by a clinician with a Utah license.
Honesty required
Utah Code 26B-6-805 treats false support animal claims as a class C misdemeanor.
Fees and damage
A qualifying support animal cannot draw an extra deposit under 26B-6-803, but damage it causes can be charged.
Hurricane Areas We Serve
Hurricane Questions Stacked Like Trail Cairns
How much does it cost to adopt from the Hurricane Animal Shelter?
$60 for a dog, which includes a microchip, and $50 for a cat. Adoptions are by appointment only.
Are pets adopted from the Hurricane shelter spayed or neutered?
Yes. Every adopted animal is spayed or neutered before placement, and young animals are fixed by the date set in the adoption contract. Hurricane's two veterinary clinics also give a free health exam at adoption, discounted vaccinations and low-cost spay and neuter.
How many dogs can I license at one Hurricane address?
Up to four dogs per residential address in a calendar year. A dog needs a license by four months of age, and a newly acquired dog within 30 days.
What does a Hurricane dog license cost?
$10 for a spayed or neutered dog and $25 for one that is not. For 2026, licenses were due January 1, and fees went up by $20 per residence from March 1.
Can I surrender a pet to the Hurricane shelter?
Only by arrangement. Fill out the relinquishment form and call 435-635-8314 first; walk-ins are not accepted, and a waitlist applies when the kennels are full.
Where do I renew a Hurricane dog license?
At the Police Department, 90 S 700 W, with cash or check, online, or from December to February at Desert Vet and Zion Vet. Bring a current rabies certificate, because a photo of the tag is not accepted.
Southwest Utah Neighbors
General information for Hurricane residents and renters, current as of October 2026, and not legal advice. Hurricane City sets its shelter, adoption and licensing rules and fees and can change them, so confirm with the shelter or the Police Department before relying on a detail here. Screening does not guarantee a letter. In a crisis, call or text 988.
Float Into a Free Hurricane Screening
From Confluence Park to the roads out toward Sand Hollow, a Utah-licensed clinician can weigh how your animal supports your care.
