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 email us or call the Shelter at 585-343-6410 option 7 for more information.
Nala is a 1 year old spayed female Shepherd Mix. Nala is a very active and energetic dog. She needs someone that will work with her on basic manners. She is great with people but needs a home with no other pets. Nala is housebroken.
Pending Adoption! Winston is a 1 year old male Lab/Cur Mix. He weighs about 63 lbs. Winston came in as a stray. He is very friendly and sweet. He loves giving kisses to everyone. He seems good with adults, children and other dogs. Winston is good with a no pull harness and knows some commands. He will be neutered prior to adoption.
Kiera is an adult female Pit Bull Terrier Mix. She weighs about 40 lbs. She is a very friendly girl who gets along with everyone. Kiera is happy to meet other dogs and she seems housebroken. She will be spayed prior to adoption.
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 $300 per animal which needs to be cash or a check - NO CREDIT CARDS.
If you are interested in any of the Rescue dogs, please email 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.
An empty chair. A lonely heart. Hopes for a bright future and a brand new start. Cesar is a handsome, happy, adult Pitti. As a Path To Home student he learned basic commands, is crate trained and housebroke. Cesar can be particular about who he shares his life with. He would do best in an adult home with possibly a female dog. Cesar is still at the prison - if you would like to meet him - email us at info@vol4animals.org
Jolene is an adult spayed female Pit Bull Terrier Mix. She weighs about 50 lbs. She is a very sweet and active girl. She is crate trained and can be particular with other dogs. She is currently at the Shelter.
Bess is a 7 year old spayed female Beagle/Bulldog Mix. She weighs about 50 lbs. Bess is good natured and sweet. She is housebroken, crate trained, good on a leash and good with other dogs. She is currently in a foster home.
Adopted! Daisy is a 2 year old spayed female Lemon and White Beagle. Buddy is a 2 year old neutered male Tri-color Beagle. They are crate trained, microchipped, good with children, cats and other dogs. They are currently in a foster home.
Adopted! Sol is a 3 year old male Beagle. He is a puppy release dog and needs a home with a fenced in yard. Sol will be neutered prior to adoption. He is currently in a foster home.
Bob is a 10 year old male Beagle. He is from West Virginia. Bob will be neutered prior to adoption. He is currently in a foster home.
Adopted! Midnight is a 2 year old female Black Lab Mix. She is playful and energetic, good with children and other dogs. She walks well with a no pull harness. Midnight will be spayed prior to adoption. She is currently at the Shelter.
Adopted! Mike is a less than a year old male Lab Mix. Mike is sooooo happy - he is a big wiggle butt! He is housebroken and crate trained. Mike is good with other dogs. He will be neutered prior to adoption. He is currently in a foster home.
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 12 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 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 Home animals - they do not have any information. Email us at info@vol4animals.org regarding this program.
Next Path to Home class starts in April 9, 2024.
Onyx is 1 year old neutered male Dalmatian/Hound Mix. He is a very exuberant and friendly guy. He is playful and loves other dogs. Onyx is crate trained.
Gordon is an adult neutered male Hound Mix. Gordon weighs about 40 lbs. He is an energetic and friendly guy. Gordon loves everyone he meets and loves to talk! Gordon is housebroken, good with cats and other dogs.
Bailey is a 2 year old spayed female Lab Mix. She weighs about 45 lbs.