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.
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 $450 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.
County Dog- Verna is an adult female Cur Mix. She weighs 47 lbs. Verna is a little shy with strangers at first. You must be patient and give her a little time. Once she gets to know you, she is the sweetest girl! Verna seems housebroken and so far seems ok with the other dogs in the Shelter. Verna is currently at the Shelter. She will be spayed prior to adoption.
Rescue Dog- Dolly is a 4 year old spayed female Poodle. She weighs 30 lbs. She is housebroken and crate trained and does ok with cats and kids over 8 years. Dolly is a little shy and would do best in a quiet home. Dolly is currently in a foster home.
Pending Adoption! Rescue Dog- Bunny is a 3 year old female Lab. She is ok with dogs and cats. She loves to cuddle and thinks she is a 75# lap dog! She enjoys belly scratches and time outside exploring. She is strong and is learning leash manners. Bunny is in a foster home. She will be spayed prior to adoption.
Pending Adoption! Rescue Dog- Paige is a 7 month old female Beagle. Paige is a cutie pie - kind of a petite little Beagle. She is very sweet and is good with other dogs. Paige is currently at the Shelter. She will be spayed 5/27/25.
Rescue Dog - Hunter is a 6 year old neutered male Hound. Hunter is a pretty mellow pup. He is housebroken, crate trained and good with other dogs. Hunter is currently at the Shelter.
County Dog - Lady Bird is a 6 month old spayed female Lab Mix. At this time she weighs about 35 lbs. Lady Bird is a sweet, cheerful and energetic pup She is a girl that would do great in a home willing to work with her and start some basic training. Lady Bird is currently at the Shelter.
County Dog - Candy is an adult female Pit Bull Mix. She weighs about 44 lbs. Candy came in covered with ticks. It took a long time to get them all off of her but during the entire process, she was very sweet and patient. She is a wonderful girl who is gentle and loves to snuggle. Candy seems to be housebroken and so far seems good with other dogs. Candy is currently at the Shelter. And she will be spayed prior to adoption.
Path to Home Program (see below) - Domino is a 1 1/2 year old spayed female Border Collie Mix. She probably weighs around 35 lbs. Domino is a pretty mellow dog. She just recently arrived so we are still learning about her. Domino is currently at the Shelter until 4/7 then she will be at the Orleans Correctional Facility until June.
Path to Home Program (see below) - Simon is a 3 year old neutered male Lab/Poodle Mix. He is housebroken, good with children, cats and other dogs. Simon is a very strong dog that needs leash work. He would probably love a fenced in yard to run off some of his energy. Simon is currently at the Shelter until 4/7 then he will be at the Orleans Correctional Facility until June.
Path to Home Program (see below) - Brian is a 2-3 year old neutered male Beagle. Brian loves toys and other dogs. He is housebroken and crate trained. Brian is currently in a foster home until 4/7 then he will be at the Orleans Correctional Facility until June.
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 to 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 to Home animals - they do not have any information. Email us at info@vol4animals.org regarding this program.
Next class starts April 7th.