Genesee County Dogs
Adoption Procedures
There is a $60 NON-REFUNDABLE FEE for all animals which needs to be cash or a check - NO CREDIT CARDS. If the animal is not spayed or neutered there is a $35 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT upon proof of surgery. An adoption application must be filled out at the Shelter by the person wishing to adopt the animal. Once the application has been reviewed and approved the potential adopter may visit and meet any of the animals.
If you live in Genesee County, all dogs must be licensed BEFORE leaving the Shelter. Please note that public offices that license dogs are not open on the weekends. All dogs must leave the Shelter on a leash. Please bring a leash. If you are interested in any of the County dogs, please email us or call the Shelter at 585-343-6410 option 7 for more information.
Pending Adoption! Wilbur is a 3 year old neutered male Pit Bull Terrier Mix. Wilbur is a cool looking dog - you won’t see another one like him! He is said to be good with children but no cats, please. Wilbur is a great walker with all the volunteers!
Mickie is an adult female Beagle. She is a petite little beagle with an incredibly sweet personality. Mickie will be spayed prior to adoption.
Adopted! Randy is an adult male Beagle. Randy came in as a stray with Mickie. He is a really nice dog and sweet companion! He will be neutered prior to adoption.
VFA Rescue Dogs
Adoption Procedures
Volunteers For Animals periodically pulls dogs from other shelters to free up space; this helps avoid euthanizing healthy, adoptable animals. We are able to do this through the generosity of many people such as the originating shelter staff, transporters, foster volunteers and others who help with pulling fees, vet bills and finding good homes once they are here.
The adoption process includes an application that is completed by the potential owner. If there are multiple applications on the same animal, the animal will go to the best home for that particular animal - not necessarily the first application. Fees for the rescues animals can range from $100 to $300 per animal which needs to be cash or a check - NO CREDIT CARDS.
If you are interested in any of the Rescue dogs, please email us. Do not call the Shelter regarding rescue animals - they have no information about these dogs. All rescue animals are in foster homes with volunteers - NOT at the Shelter - unless otherwise noted.
Adopted! The smallest of dogs can fill a heart with love and healing. This cute little guy hopes for your love and healing. Target (or Tarzshjay) is an adult neutered male Chihuahua mix found as a stray. He needs hip surgery and he needs you. VFA will pay for all of his medical care. Love is the greatest healing therapy and Target hopes for yours.
Update: Target has had his surgery and is recovering in a foster home and will soon be ready for a new and forever home. His foster mom reports that he LOVES to snuggle; he enjoys car rides; he is not a fan of the rain; he doesn’t bark much unless there is a good reason; he loves laying on the grass in the sun; he is going up and down the stairs on his own. Here is a photo of him sporting a new sweater in his foster home! If you are interested in adopting this sweet boy, email us at info@vol4animals.org
Path to Home Program
Volunteers For Animals and Orleans Correctional Facility have developed a Dog Training & Fostering Program within the prison that will provide socialization and basic obedience training for the dogs before being adopted. Volunteers For Animals will be pulling dogs from high kill shelters and locally who may be in need of behavioral support to become more adoptable. The dogs will then be transported to Orleans Correctional Facility where they will live with selected inmates who will care for them 24 hours per day for approximately 8 weeks. Each dog will have a crate, bedding, leash, collar, training treats, and food provided by Volunteers For Animals. A certified dog trainer will provide weekly training classes for the dogs and the inmates. The inmates will then work daily to reinforce the formal training with the dogs.
Adoption Procedures
The adoption process includes an application that is completed by the potential owner. If there are multiple applications on the same animal, the animal will go to the best home for that particular animal - not necessarily the first application. Fees for the Path Home animals are $200 per animal which needs to be cash or a check - NO CREDIT CARDS. All of the dogs are current on vaccines, heart worm tested and spayed/neutered.
If you would like to be considered for any of the Path to Home dogs, please email us. Please do not call the Shelter regarding Path Home animals - they do not have any information. Email us at info@vol4animals.org regarding this program.
This Path to Home group starts 11/14/24 for 8 weeks.
Spike is an adult neutered male Chow/Husky Mix. Spike is a young and frisky character. He would do well with some structure and basic obedience.
Bubba is an adult neutered male Pit Bull Terrier Mix. He weighs about 65 lbs. Bubba is quiet, calm and laid back. He is good on a leash and is housebroken.
Bubbles is an adult spayed female Boxer Mix She is a stray that came in very underweight and depressed. Just during her short time with us, her “bubbly” personality has come alive! She is a sweet and playful pup who needs a little TLC.
Rocket is a 2 year old neutered male Beagle. Rocket is good with kids, cats and dogs.