Our Dogs
(see below for the adoption procedures for each group of dogs)
Genesee County Dog - Alaska is an adult spayed female Husky. Looking for Alaska? Well, you found her! Alaska is a beautiful blue-eyed husky who is looking for you. A petite young lady, Alaska is the ideal size for playtime and for snuggles. She seems to like other dogs so far but no cats please. She is also housebroken. Alaska is currently at the Shelter.
Adopted! Genesee County Dog - Introducing the new and improved Bluey. Bluey is still a 60 pound neutered Pit mix with a heart of gold, but Bluey 2.0 is a different dog in many important ways. He has become a sweeter, quieter, and much more obedient boy since he arrived at the shelter. He sits patiently for treats, which he always deserves, and has learned to lie down on command. He is good on a leash and loves going for walks with his favorite people. He also loves to chase after a ball thrown in the yard. All of the volunteers are delighted with Bluey’s progress and are excited for Bluey to realize his full potential in the right home. Bluey is currently at the Shelter.
Genesee County Dog - Rosie is an adult spayed female Rottweiler. She weighs 63 lbs. Rosie came in a stray and been great since her arrival. She is very sweet and upbeat, seems good with cats and seems housebroken. Rosie is dog selective and seems better with males. Rosie is currently at the Shelter.
Rescue Dog - Princess is a 14 year old spayed female Shih Tzu. Princess is a very cheery and lively girl who still has a lot of love to give. Her owner went into a nursing home and now she is with us. We hope to find a loving home for this sweet little pup. Princess is currently in a foster home.
Adopted! Genesee County Dog - Bodie is a 3 1/2 year old neutered male Heeler/Bulldog Mix. He is a small guy weighing in at about 30 lbs. Bodie is a high energy, playful dog who loves to play ball. He is good with children, cats and other dogs. He is also housebroken. Bodie is currently at the Shelter.
Genesee County Dog - Rico is an adult neutered male Pit Bull Terrier Mix. Rico is an energetic boy with a ton of personality. He is always eager to get out of his kennel and stretch his legs in the yard. He may be barky inside but he becomes a different dog when given the chance to play. Weighing in at about 25 pounds, Rico will make a great addition to your backyard fun and to your lap. Rico is currently at the Shelter.
Genesee County Dog - Otis is an adult neutered male Pit Bull Terrier Mix. Meet Otis. Otis is a sweet 35 pound love bug with the perfect combination of energy, playfulness and charm. Even though he is only about two years old, his expressive eyes are those of an old soul and reflect his sincere desire to be loved and cuddled (and spoiled) by you. This good boy deserves it. Come and meet this sweet and adorable pit mix pup and see for yourself. Otis is currently at the Shelter.
Rescue Dog -Sammy is a 6 year old spayed female Beagle. She is crate trained and housebroken. She is great with dogs and cats. Sammy is not an apartment dog. - She will show up any retriever with her fetching skills!!! Sammy is currently in a foster home.
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