Our Dogs
(see below for the adoption procedures for each group of dogs)
Genesee County Dog - Say hello to our newest resident, Curtis. Curtis is a 60 pound, gorgeous cur mix. Curtis is a lover who just wants to cuddle and show affection. A gentle boy, Curtis is happiest when he is with people, but he doesn’t seem to mind other dogs. Curtis is housebroken and has been neutered. This sweet boy can’t wait for you to be his person. Curtis is currently at the Shelter.
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. This sweet boy is a good walker and knows a few simple commands. Kevin is currently at the Shelter.
Genesee County Dog - Hans is a 3 year old 45 pound pit-pointer-hound mix with an eager to please and sweet disposition. He is quite the lover and soaks up the attention the volunteers shower him with. He loves to play, but stops in his tracks if someone wants to pet or cuddle him. Hans is a good boy who seems somewhat dog-selective. Come meet Hans and see if this cuddle bug is the one for you. Hans will be neutered prior to adoption. Hans is currently at the Shelter.
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