Our Dogs
(see below for the adoption procedures for each group of dogs)
IMPORTANT FYI - UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
As of Saturday, 8/8 - The Shelter will open for regular adoption hours. Cat and dogs are back in the building. Construction continues to move along on the dog “adoption” side of the building. All dogs will be temporarily housed on the “stray” side of the building. Any dogs available for adoption can be met after an application is completed and approved. There are temporary fenced in dog runs available in order to meet dogs.
As of Monday, 5/18 - 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.
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.
Path to Home Dog - Morgan is a young adult, spayed, 40-pound female pit bull with a sweet and affectionate personality. She loves going for walks, but since she is quite strong, a no- pull harness is a must. Given the choice between playtime and cuddles, Morgan usually chooses playtime, but will settle in for snuggle time once she has exhausted herself. This stunning girl is highly treat-motivated and is learning to sit and wait patiently for her favorites. Morgan seems to get along with other dogs, but is not a huge fan of cats. Morgan is currently enrolled in the Path to Home Program and will be available for adoption after her training is complete in November.
Adopted! County Dog - Dody is a darling three-year-old female boxer mix, weighing just 40 lbs, with nothing but affection, and a perfect underbite, to share. All she wants is to be in your lap, showering you with kisses. Another notable feature of this lovely lady is her tendency to, with little warning, break out into the most energetic zoomies. This girl loves to run. Dody is great on a leash, but needs a no-pull harness to keep her energy contained. Dody seems to like other dogs, but cats are not her thing. This sweet bundle of joy will be spayed prior to adoption.
Path to Home Dog: Leo is an adult neutered male Beagle who will be with the Path to Home Program for an 8 weeks at the Orleans Correctional Facility. He will be ready for adoption after the completion of the program approximately early November.
Rescue Dog: Shelby is an 8-year-old spayed female Collie mix. She has been in our care for about a month while we address some of her medical needs and get to know her better. When she arrived she was heavily infested with fleas, had significant hair loss, and suffered from painful ear infections. She also has a missing eye but we do not know the history of why. With consistent veterinary attention and proper treatments, she is well on her way to becoming a healthy, comfortable girl again. What we have learned so far is that she is an absolutely wonderful dog — calm, sweet, and eager to please. She enjoys meeting new people and loves spending quiet time with her family. Shelby gets along well with other dogs, cats, and even livestock. She is a bit of a couch potato but still shows a playful spunk when the mood strikes. She is also housebroken and enjoys a predictable routine. Shelby is currently living in a foster home; to learn more about this amazing pup, please email us at info@vol4animals.org
Rescue Dog: Rudy is a sweet 9-month-old neutered Beagle looking for his forever home! He is great with other dogs and would do best in a home with a secure, 6-foot fenced-in backyard where he can safely run and play. Rudy does like to chase cats, but he means no harm—he’s just being a curious, playful Beagle! Rudy is crate trained and working on house training. He is not at the shelter and in a foster home.
Courtesy Post - Meet Tilly
Tilly is a sweet 6-year-old spayed Yellow Lab who has unfortunately had a bit of a rough start through no fault of her own. She has recently had to be separated from her previous owner and has already had another home before that. Despite everything she’s been through, Tilly is an incredibly sweet, loving, and cuddly girl who just wants to be by your side. She absolutely loves her people and would happily spend all day snuggling with you! She is also great with children. Tilly MUST be the only pet in the home. She cannot live with other dogs or cats. Tilly is currently being treated for a nasty ear infection, but her treatment will be completed before she goes to her new home. She is rabies vaccinated and ready to find the stable, loving forever home she deserves.
If you think Tilly could be your girl, please reach out! Let’s find this sweet girl the loving home she’s been waiting for!
Contact (716)970-3126
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.