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Volunteers For Animals - Genesee County Animal Shelter

Animal rescue in Batavia, New York

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Address

3841 West Main Street Road, Batavia, NY 14020

Hours of Operation

    Monday-Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Thursday: Closed
    Friday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Saturday: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Sunday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Adoptable Pets at Volunteers For Animals - Genesee County Animal Shelter

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Foster Eliza

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten

Batavia, NY

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House-trained
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Twilight

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult

Batavia, NY

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Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Stormy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult

Batavia, NY

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Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Rescue Lady

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, Adult

Batavia, NY

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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
House-trained
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Jack

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy

Batavia, NY

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Foster Pratt

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult

Batavia, NY

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Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs special attention
House-trained
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1 - 6 of 6 pets available

Rescue FAQs

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.
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 $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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Marilyn 2

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young

Brockport, NY

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Good with kids
Good with cats
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Little Joey

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten

Brockport, NY

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Good with cats
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Penny

Spaniel (Unknown Type)/Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog

Female, Young

Albion, NY

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Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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