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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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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Volunteers For Animals - Genesee County Animal Shelter

We'll also keep you updated on Dolly's adoption status with email updates.
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Dolly

Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Batavia, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Foster Pip-purr's adoption status with email updates.
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Foster Pip-purr

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Batavia, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Foster Maysie's adoption status with email updates.
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Foster Maysie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Batavia, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Kubota's adoption status with email updates.
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Kubota

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Batavia, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Olivia's adoption status with email updates.
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Olivia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Batavia, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Foster Pixie's adoption status with email updates.
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Foster Pixie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Batavia, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Nova's adoption status with email updates.
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Nova

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Batavia, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Chili's adoption status with email updates.
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Chili

Chihuahua

Male, 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.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Volunteers For Animals - Genesee County Animal Shelter

Buffalo Underdogs Rescue Inc

PO Box 180,
Amherst, NY 14226

Black Dog, Second Chance

PO Box 626,
Amherst, NY 14051

We'll also keep you updated on Marti's adoption status with email updates.
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Marti

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 9 mos
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Thomas's adoption status with email updates.
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Thomas

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs
West Seneca, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Dinkum CB's adoption status with email updates.
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Dinkum CB

Labrador Retriever/Dachshund

Male, 2 mos
Rochester, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Fanta's adoption status with email updates.
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Fanta

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Rochester, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Dexter's adoption status with email updates.
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Dexter

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr
West Seneca, NY
We'll also keep you updated on SNICKERS's adoption status with email updates.
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SNICKERS

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Buffalo, NY

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