Our Cats
(see below for adoption procedures)
IMPORTANT FYI - UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
As of Monday, 7/20 - The Shelter will be closed to the public Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. We will reopen to the public on Friday, July 24th 1-3pm. All of our adoptable cats will be at the Batavia Petco. If you would like to meet our available dogs, please email us at info@vol4animals.org or call 585-343-6410 option 7. We anticipate dogs being back at the Shelter as of July 28th.
As of Monday, 5/18 - we have cats at the Batavia Petco available for adoption. You can stop in during Petco business hours and fill out an adoption application. Volunteers will be in each day to review applications and contact potential adopters.
We are excited to announce that as of May 11, 2026, a major renovation project has officially begun at the Genesee County Animal Shelter. While we look forward to the improvements this will bring to our facility, we anticipate several challenges during the construction phase. We truly appreciate your continued support and patience as we navigate this transition.
Throughout the project, we expect the front lobby and cat area to remain open to the public, and the procedure for visiting our cats will remain unchanged. However, please note that as of May 18, 2026, dogs will no longer be housed on-site at the shelter.
To meet any of our adoptable dogs, you will now be required to make an appointment. You can schedule a visit by calling 585-343-6410 (option 7) or by stopping by the shelter during regular adoption hours to speak with an Animal Control Officer or a volunteer. If you visit in person to inquire about a dog, we will assist you in scheduling a meet-and-greet for a later time.
As with any construction project, we anticipate changes to the schedule and public access to the Shelter. We will attempt to keep you updated via our website and Facebook page.
Additionally, due to serious storage constraints during construction, we are limiting our donations to a temporary "Construction Wish List."
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE.
At the Batavia Petco: Baby Girl is a 2 ½‑year‑old spayed female gray-and-white tiger domestic short hair. She is a very sweet and affectionate kitty who enjoys attention and gentle pets. She arrived at the shelter with Luci, so we know she is good with the cats. Baby Girl is currently at the Batavia Petco and ready to meet visitors.
At the Shelter: Josh is a 6-month-old neutered male tiger-and-white domestic shorthaired cat. He is a sweet, affectionate little guy who loves to flop onto his back and patiently wait for belly rubs. He prefers a calm environment and does not get along well with dogs, so a home without canine companions would be best. Come meet him soon—he is currently at the shelter and would love some visitors.
At the Shelter: Jax is a senior, neutered male Tiger and White domestic longhair. He is also declawed and requires a calm, indoor home. His owner recently passed away, and he is now looking for a quiet, loving place to land. Jax is very sweet, gentle, and affectionate. He is currently available for adoption at the shelter.
Adopted! Beck is a 3-month-old spayed female tiger-and-white domestic shorthair. She is quiet and a bit reserved when she first meets new people, but warms up with gentle attention. Beck enjoys playing with a variety of toys and responds well to interactive play. She gets along nicely with other cats and would do well in a home with feline companions. Beck is currently being cared for at the shelter, waiting for her forever family.
At the Batavia Petco: Ember is an adult spayed female Black DSH cat. She was adopted a few weeks ago but returned through no fault of her own when she and the resident dog could not become friends. Ember is a very sweet, social kitty who enjoys exploring and spending time with volunteers, purring for attention and investigating new spaces. She would thrive in a calm, dog-free home where she can be the solo pet or live with cat-savvy companions. Ember is currently at the Batavia Petco and ready to meet her next caring family.
Courtesy Post: Paisley is a beautiful bundle of fluff, tortitude and purrs. At two years old she still has a kittenish streak and loves to play with wand toys, watch the birds at the feeder and give sass from the window to the raccoons who pass through the yard at night. She loves human company; sometimes on your lap or next to you, and sometimes a few feet away just out of your reach. She is a prodigious talker, and says exactly what she thinks.
Paisley is not the cat for everyone. She would do best in a quieter home, with no young children. We also believe she would thrive in a home with an experienced cat person. She is looking for someone who is familiar with ‘opinionated’ torties, who can spend time with her and learn to know her on her own terms. Paisley had a difficult past which she is still getting over. She is learning to trust again and she’s made extreme progress since coming to us.
She occasionally gets over stimulated and needs a family that can recognize this and give her space at those times. If you understand how relationships that take a little time and effort can bring the greatest reward, and you are looking for a cat who will be an interesting and engaging companion, then Paisley may be the cat for you.
For more information please contact Feral to Forever Rescue.
Kittens in Foster Homes
Adoption Procedures
There is a $100 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. All cats must leave the Shelter in a cat carrier. Please bring a cat carrier. If you would like more information, please Contact Us.
If the cat is at the Batavia Petco, you can come in anytime during Petco business hours to complete an application. Applications will be reviewed daily by volunteers. We will contact potential adopters by phone to review the application and set up a pick up date if the application is approved.