Our Dogs
(see below for the adoption procedures for each group of dogs)
County Dog - Jasper is a stunning, 40 pound one-year-old Husky mix with gorgeous blue eyes. He’s a very sweet and personable pup, but needs some basic skills training to help him become the best boy he can be. He is athletic and energetic, and would make a great hiking or running companion. He loves to play, but settles down easily when given attention and affection. He seems to like most other dogs. His feelings about cats are unknown. He is currently at the Shelter and will be neutered prior to adoption.
Adopted! County Dog - Chubbs is a four year old male Pug/Jack Russell Terrier mix. He is learning some basic commands and how to walk on a leash. A sweet boy, Chubbs came to us a little unsure of things, but now loves attention. At 31 pounds, he is the perfect in-between size for anyone who might not know what size dog they are looking for. Chubbs is crate-trained, playful, and will be neutered prior to adoption. He is currently at the Shelter.
Pending Adoption! County Dog - Opie is a cute-as-a button four year old, tan and white neutered male Chihuahua who is looking for his forever home. Opie is a little shy at first, but opens up with a little affection. After that, he loves to be held and cuddled. At 10 pounds, that’s easy to do. Opie is fine with cats and small dogs, but needs to be in a home with no big dogs as he is fearful of them.
Opie was found to have bladder stones and is now on prescription food. He will need to continue on this food and have future follow up for the stones. As long as he is on the prescription food, we do not anticipate any further problems. He is currently at the Shelter.
Pending Adoption! County Dog - Max came to us as a well-taken care of, solidly-built English Bulldog, with the famous bulldog underbite. If you are a fan of the breed, Max is exceptional. He is an adult neutered male of 3-5 years who weighs 55 pounds. He loves the snow, is good on a leash, and is super friendly once he gets to know you. His feelings about other dogs depends on the other dogs (definitely no cats, though).
County Dog - Charles is an adult male Lab Mix. He weighs about 60 lbs. He is currently at the Shelter and will be neutered prior to adoption.
Genesee County Dogs
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.
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 Contact Us.
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 Contact 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.
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. If you would like more information, please Contact Us.