Our Dogs
(see below for the adoption procedures for each group of dogs)
County Dog - Nova is a beautiful, 64 pound Shepherd/Cur mix with a good disposition. She loves the other dogs she came in with, but is not a huge fan of some others. She is a well-mannered, good girl who is attentive to directions. She knows how to sit on command and enjoys running in the yard. Nova is already spayed and housebroken. She loves people and she loves treats. She is currently at the shelter waiting to meet people with treats to share..
County Dog - Charlie is a handsome, energetic, 37 pound, neutered male PB terrier mix. He loves to play, and is in search of the right companion to join him. At two years old, he is the right mix of playful puppy and general good boy. Charlie knows a few basic commands, and seems like he could be a good walker with some practice; he’s always so excited to explore. Charlie is currently at the shelter.
County Dog - Sam is a neutered male Lab Mix who is a well-mannered, handsome gentleman of 7. Currently, Sam weighs about 38 pounds, but we are working on getting him to a healthier weight. Sam has also had a few skin issues which are beginning to resolve nicely. Sam is good on a leash and loves romping around in the yard like the puppy he wants to be. Sam loves treats, sits patiently for them, and takes them ever so gently. Sam is an all-around good boy who is waiting to be someone’s best friend. Sam is housebroken and is currently at the Shelter.
Adopted! County Dog - Tank is a 70-pound PB terrier mix with a gentle and eager-to-please demeanor. A senior male, he is housebroken, obedient, and so very calm. He loves people and is good with the other dogs at the shelter. He is a true gentleman who would just love a comfortable home in which to spend his golden years. Tank is a sweet and easy dog to handle–he seems well-trained in the basics. He loves walks and is good on a leash, but he is also an expert lounger. Tank is currently at the shelter and will be neutered prior to adoption.
Rescue Dog - Millie is a 5 year old female Bichon weighing 16 lbs. She will be spayed prior to adoption. She is currently in a foster home.
Adopted! Rescue Dog - Siri is a 7 year old spayed female Beagle. She is crate trained, good with cats and calm dogs. Siri is housebroken if kept on a regular schedule. She would do best with children over 8 years, in a quiet home with a fenced yard. Siri is currently in a foster home.
County Dog - Leo is a 4 month old male PB Terrier. He will be neutered prior to adoption and he is currently at the Shelter.
Pending Adoption! County Dog - Wayne is a 9 month old male Cockapoo. He will be neutered prior to adoption and he is currently at the Shelter.
County Dog - Cheese is a 4 month old male Chihuahua/Yorkie Mix. He weighs approximately 1.5 lbs. He is currently at the Shelter and VFA will pay for his neutering.
County Dog - Jif is a 4 month old male Chihuahua/Yorkie Mix. He weighs approximately 1.5 lbs. He is currently at the Shelter and VFA will pay for his neutering.
County Dog - Milo is a 4 month old male Chihuahua/Yorkie Mix. He weighs approximately 1.5 lbs. He is currently at the Shelter and VFA will pay for his neutering.
County Dog - Tawny is a 4 month old female Chihuahua/Yorkie Mix. She weighs approximately 1.5 lbs. She is currently at the Shelter and VFA will pay for her spaying.
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.