Our Dogs
(see below for the adoption procedures for each group of dogs)
Rescue Dog - Kevin is a handsome three year old Aussie/hound mix who weighs in at 65 pounds. He is perfect: microchipped, neutered, and housebroken. His boundless energy suggests he’d do well in a family with children over eight. He’d also be great in a home with just adults but no cats please. This sweet boy is a good walker and knows a few simple commands. Kevin is currently at the Shelter.
Genesee County Dog - Addie is a beautiful, 40-pound Border Collie mix with a sweet disposition and a love of people. She came to us having lost some of her coat, but that is improving daily. She doesn’t seem to mind other dogs or cats. Addie is fond of walks and does well on a leash. She is housebroken. She is currently at the Shelter and will be spayed prior to adoption.
Pending Adoption! Genesee County Dog - Want a puppy? We have two: Franny and Zoey were found together and are likely sisters:
Franny is a spayed, 28-pound lab mix with a beautiful black coat and a sweet disposition. Like her sister, she is playful, sociable, and so much fun. She likes other dogs, but tends to play with her sister, Zoey. We are working on housebreaking and appropriate manners, but she is doing well. Franny is currently at the Shelter.
Adopted! Genesee County Dog - Don’t be fooled by the serious face: Mitch is a fun-loving 2-year-old boy with just the right mix of playfulness and calm. At 80 pounds, you’d think he’d be a handful, but he’s a great walker with good manners. He has enjoyed spending time in the yard with the puppies and loves to play fetch. Mitch seems housebroken, too. He is currently at the Shelter and will be neutered prior to adoption.
Genesee County Dog - Oliver is a 2 year old male Shepherd Mix. Oliver is a quiet, friendly, laid back fellow. He seems good with other dogs and seems housebroken. He is currently at the Shelter and will be neutered prior to adoption.
Pending Adoption! Genesee County Dog - Zoey is a 1 -1/2 year old female German Shepherd. Zoey is a high energy girl who loves to play ball. She knows some commands and seems good with other dogs. She is currently at the Shelter and will be spayed prior to adoption.
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 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.
Current class started April 7th to approximately May 30th