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.
Biggie is an adult neutered male Pit Bull Terrier Mix. Biggie is a big goof and a very nice dog. Nothing seems to bother him. He enjoys his walks with volunteers but he is a strong guy. Biggie seems good with other dogs and seems housebroken.
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.
Bubbles is an adult 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. Bubbles will be spayed prior to 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.
Spotty is an adult neutered male Pointer Mix. He weighs about 43 lbs. He came in as a stray but during the time the finder had him, he was good with cats and other dogs. Spotty is a friendly guy who is good on a leash and seems housebroken.
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.
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! Onyx is one of our Path To Home Dogs who was adopted earlier this summer. We are sad to say that he is in need of a new home, though no fault of his own. One of his family members is having serious medical problems and they can no longer care for him. Onyx is still with them but VFA will be screening to assist with rehoming. Here is some information from his family.
Onyx is lovable mix of Dalmatian and Hound. He weighs 55 lbs. is about 1.5 to 2 years old. Onyx is neutered, house trained, chipped (paid for one year), crate trained. He knows and obeys military signs for sit, down, stay and leave it. He is fully vaccinated. Onyx loves people, loves to play and very loyal. He is good with other dogs and older children, but no cats please. The only reason Onyx is leaving us is a family medical condition. Please consider him.
Please email us at info@vol4animals.org if you are interested in this wonderful pup.
Rocket is a 2 year old neutered male Beagle. Rocket is good with kids, cats and dogs. He is currently in a foster home.
Adopted! Carl is a 2 year old neutered male Lab/Beagle Mix. Carl is a very sweet guy who is good with other dogs and seems housebroken. He is currently in a foster home.
Adopted! Genny is a 1 year old spayed female Beagle. She is good with children, cats and other dogs. Genny is crate trained and housebroken. She is currently in a foster home.
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. He needs a foster or adoptive home to provide recovery care. Love is the greatest healing therapy and Target hopes for yours. If you have love and care to share, please contact us at info@vol4animals. org
Target has had his surgery and is recovering in a foster home.
Coulter is a 9 month old neutered male Husky Mix. He is recently in from Kentucky so we are still learning about him. He came into the shelter in KY very underweight and was under vet care for a few days. Coulter is doing much better and is slowly gaining weight. He is currently at the Shelter.
Courtesy Post - Meet Moose. He is an adult hound mix who is good with other dogs, but no kids please. He’s neutered and house trained. Please email zoomngroom44@gmail.com for more information.
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 ready for adoption.
Adopted! Peanut is a 1-2 year old spayed female Shepherd Mix. She weighs about 32 lbs. Peanut is a nice dog who knows several commands. She is a very smart little dog! Peanut loves to walk and go on hikes.
Felix is an adult neutered male Pit Bull Terrier. Felix is a friendly fellow who loves everyone. He came in a bit of a mess - his ears were very infected, he was very skinny and he just didn’t feel good. After some basic vet care, good food and care - Felix is doing so much better. Felix has just finished the Path To Home Program. He did great and he feels great. We are so proud of this wonderful guy!