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! Nova is a 2 year old spayed female Pit Bull Terrier. She weighs about 46 lbs. Nova is a turn in who is housebroken and good with other dogs. She is a little nervous about shelter life but is adjusting. Nova is a high energy gal who would do well with an active family.
Adopted! Simba is a 1 year old male Lab Mix. He weighs about 50 lbs. Simba is a really friendly guy who is playful and active. He is housebroken and good with the dogs. We tested Simba for heartworm and he was positive. He will be evaluated by a vet asap and will be set for a treatment plan and neutering. All costs for the treatment will be covered by Volunteers For Animals.
Pending Adoption! Buddy is a 6 month old male Coonhound. Buddy is a really good dog. He is crate trained and housebroken. He is good on a leash and learns quickly. Buddy is good with children and other dogs. 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.
Pending Adoption! Buckeye is a 1 1/2 year old neutered male Beagle. He weighs a mere 18 lbs! Buckeye is just the sweetest little guy who loves to be close to you. He walks right with you and loves to snuggle. He is currently at the Shelter.
Adopted! Clarice and Dexter are 11 week old Shepherd/Lab Mixes. They are currently in a foster home.
Brian is a 2 1/2 year old male Beagle. Brian is good with children, cats and other dogs. He will be neutered prior to adoption. He is currently in a foster home.
Adopted! Dixie is a 2 year old female Beagle. Dixie is good with children, cats and other dogs. She will be spayed prior to adoption. She is currently in a foster home.
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 has graduated and are waiting for homes!
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.
Pending Adoption! 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 a beautiful spayed female Boxer Mix She just graduated for our Path To Home Program with involves obedience training for 8 weeks. Bubbles is housebroken, crate trained and good with other dogs. She LOVES to play ball and would probably do it all day if she could. Bubbles is a very affectionate dog with a sweet personality. She is back and forth between the Shelter and Orleans Correctional Facility, so drop us an email if you would like to meet her.