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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

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

Australian Cattle Dog

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Finger Lakes Cat Tales

PO Box 773, 2080 Fairport Nine Mile Pt Road,
Penfield, NY 14526

G.R.A.S.P., Inc.

PO BOX 26741,
Rochester, NY 14626

Rescued Treasures Pet Adoptions

3177 Latta Road, Box 161,
Rochester, NY 14612

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

Vizsla/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Rochester, NY
We'll also keep you updated on 51144373's adoption status with email updates.
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51144373

Mastiff

Male, Adult
Buffalo, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Valkyrie EM's adoption status with email updates.
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Valkyrie EM

Belgian Malinois

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Rochester, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Freckles's adoption status with email updates.
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Freckles

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 2 mos
Amherst, NY
We'll also keep you updated on Joey's adoption status with email updates.
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Joey

Border Collie/Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Niagara, NY
We'll also keep you updated on 57416733's adoption status with email updates.
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57416733

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Buffalo, NY

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