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My name is Rescue Gretchen!

Posted 1 day ago

My basic info

Breed
Shiba Inu/Dachshund
Color
Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
Young
Size
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
22169917

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Gretchen is a 2 year old Shiba Inu/Dachshund Mix who weighs about 16 lbs.

She is a very sweet girl. We just recently took Gretchen in so we are still learning about her. She will be spayed 2/23/26 which VFA will completely cover.  Gretchen is currently in at the Shelter. 

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.



 
Here is the adoption process:
 
To adopt an animal you must complete an application and be approved. There is a $100 fee for any county 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. All cats must leave in a carrier.
 
Thank you for considering a homeless animal.


January 4, 2026, 1:44 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22169917
Contact
Phone
Address
3841 West Main Street Road, Batavia, NY 14020

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

To adopt an animal you must complete an application and be approved. There is a $100 fee for any county 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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Adoption Hours:
Sunday 1 pm - 3 pm
Monday 1 pm - 3 pm
Tuesday 1 pm - 3 pm
Wednesday 1 pm - 3 pm and 7 pm - 9 pm
Thursday closed
Friday 1 pm - 3 pm
Saturday 11 am - 1 pm

More about this rescue

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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