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Volunteers For Animals - Genesee County Animal Shelter

Animal rescue in Batavia, NY

Volunteers For Animals of Batavia, Inc is a non-profit organization dedicated to caring for the animals in Genesee County including providing resources to assist animal care at the Genesee County Animal Shelter.

Volunteers For Animals mission is to provide care, comfort and protection to companion animals in need in Genesee County, NY by engaging the hands, hearts and minds of our community. VFA seeks to promote compassion and kindness as well as a clear opportunity for adoption.

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Genesee County Animal Shelter
3841 West Main Street Road
Batavia, NY 14020
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Genesee County Animal Shelter

3841 West Main Street Road

Batavia, NY 14020

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Adoptable pets at Volunteers For Animals - Genesee County Animal Shelter

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Rescue Paige

Beagle

Female, Young
Batavia, NY
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Richard

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Batavia, NY
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Arlo

Domestic Longhair

Male, Adult
Batavia, NY
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Jinx

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Batavia, NY
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Rose

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Batavia, NY
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Rescue Dolly

Poodle (Standard)

Female, Adult
Batavia, NY

Rescue FAQs

Genesee County Animal Shelter can only take in dogs from Genesee County. They are able to take in cats from the county if there is space available. Please call ahead.

You do not have to be a resident of Genesee County to adopt from the Shelter.

Additional adoption info

To adopt an animal you must complete an application and be approved. There is a $60 fee for any animal which needs to be cash or a check - NO CREDIT CARDS. If the animal is not spayed or neutered, there is a $35 deposit which will be returned upon proof of surgery. All dogs must be licensed before leaving the Shelter. Please note that public offices that issue dog licenses are not open on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Miami

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
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Milo

Australian Shepherd/Border Collie

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
Rochester, NY
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Hudson

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Brockport, NY
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Bobby

Chihuahua

Male, Puppy
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Zaila

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Rochester, NY
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Cream

Cattle Dog/Australian Cattle Dog

Female 5 mos
Amherst, NY

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