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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 Gingerella's adoption status with email updates.
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Gingerella

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Beagle

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

Beagle

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Beagle

Male, Young
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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We'll also keep you updated on Emmy's adoption status with email updates.
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Emmy

Domestic Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever/American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, Adult
Niagara On The Lake, ON
We'll also keep you updated on Chetty SH's adoption status with email updates.
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Chetty SH

Labrador Retriever/American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 yrs 4 mos
Rochester, NY
We'll also keep you updated on AshFur's adoption status with email updates.
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AshFur

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Rochester, NY
We'll also keep you updated on John Deere's adoption status with email updates.
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John Deere

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 mos
Amherst, NY

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