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.
Rescue Dog - 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 but no cats please. 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 currently at the Shelter.
Pending Adoption! Rescue Dog - Bingo is a 3 year old neutered male Lab Mix. He is recently in from Tennessee. He has a cherry eye which VFA will have done and pay for as soon as it can be scheduled. Bingo is a sweet dog that is good with other dogs. He is also microchipped. Bingo is currently at the Shelter.
County Dog - Finn is an adult neutered male Husky mix. Finn is a friendly guy who really enjoys his walks with volunteers! Finn is currently at the Shelter.
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.
Adopted! Rescue Dog - Dennis is a 3 year old neutered male Lab Mix. He weighs about 85 lbs. Dennis is a nice dog that is adjusting to the Shelter quite well. He is good with other dogs, has been around children and is housebroken. Dennis is currently at the Shelter.
Rescue Dog - Diane is a 6 month old spayed female Cattledog/Beagle Mix. She probably weighs around 25 lbs. Diane is a very sweet dog. She just recently arrived so we are still learning about her. Diane is currently at the Shelter.
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.
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.