Submitted by Billie Owens on March 5, 2013 - 1:29pm
The nonprofit group Volunteers for Animals is trying to put together a list of local homes willing to take in barn cats.
From time to time, they get cats that would not fit well into a home as pets, and are most likely part feral. All cats are vetted, spay/neutered.
If you are able to take in one or two, please let them know. It would really help them out in a crunch.
To contact the volunteers, who work in partnership with the county animal shelter, contact them at <www.vol4animals.org> or write to:
Volunteers For Animals
PO Box 1621
Batavia, NY 14021
Submitted by Billie Owens on November 30, 2012 - 3:02pm
Pet portraits to benefit the Genesee County Animal Shelter will be offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 1, at the USA Bird Supply, 11163 Main Road, in Clarence.
Come and get a photo of your pet or you with you pet for only a $5 donation, which will go to animals in the local shelter. Volunteers For Animals is sponsoring the event in conjunction with USA Bird Supply and Jay Terkel Photography.
Submitted by Billie Owens on October 24, 2012 - 1:06pm
Volunteers for Animals is collecting scrap metal to raise money for animals at the county shelter.
The collection drive is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 27-28) at the shelter parking lot, 3841 W. Main St. Road, in the Town of Batavia.
They are accepting metal in the form of:
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Railings
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Doors
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Garbage cans
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File cabinets
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Bicycle frames
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Gutters
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Pipes
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Poles
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Fencing
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Window frames
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Lawn furniture
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Tools
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Shelving
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Washing machines
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Dryers
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Stoves
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Wheel barrows
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Wagons, etc.
They CANNOT take: propane tanks, air-conditioners or refrigerators.
The scrap service is being provided by Ed Arnold EAS Scrap Processors in Corfu.
Submitted by Billie Owens on July 10, 2012 - 5:42pm
Press release from Volunteers for Animals:
We need help with food! With all the poodles we rescued recently, we are in need of small dog kibble. Some are missing teeth and they all have small mouths so we are in desperate need of small dog kibble!
It is that time of year again and we find ourselves needing dry kitten food to feed our many growing kittens in foster care and those starting to return for adoption at the shelter and Petco. The community has been good to us in the past and we hope we can count on you again to donate dry kitten food to help all our cute kittens grow up healthy and strong!
Please drop it by the shelter during adoption hours.
THANK YOU!
The Genesee County Animal Shelter is located at 3841 W. Main St. Road in the Town of Batavia.
Adoption hours are:
Sunday through Friday -- 1 to 3 p.m. (CLOSED THURSDAYS)
Wednesday -- 7 to 9 p.m.
Saturday -- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Submitted by Billie Owens on June 6, 2012 - 1:03pm
A big, three-day garage sale is planned by Volunteers for Animals, with all proceeds going to benefit the animals at the Genesee County Animal Shelter.
The sale will be held at 54 River St. in Batavia from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday June 14-16.
For further information contact Volunteers for Animals via email at <www.vol4animals.org>
Event Date and Time
June 14, 2012 - 9:00am - June 16, 2012 - 4:00pm
Submitted by Billie Owens on May 30, 2012 - 1:55pm
Volunteers For Animals is collecting returnable pop/beer/water cans and bottles to help raise money for the animals.
Bring in your empties and we will return them for you. Or you can take them directly to Rob’s Bottle and Can at 214 Ellicott St. in Batavia (Hours are M-F 9-5 and Saturday 9-2) OR Eastown Beverages on East Main Street in Batavia.
In Le Roy, Le Roy Redemption Center at 8 1/2 Lake St. (Route 19) will accept empties for VFA.
Just tell them that they are for Volunteers For Animals and they will do the rest! All of the money collected from the deposits will go directly toward helping the animals at the shelter.
Submitted by Billie Owens on February 26, 2012 - 3:02pm
Carlson's Studio Photography is once again offering to take a picture of you and your pooch -- or other pet -- to benefit animals.
The business, which recently closed its Batavia office and now operates only at its Wyoming location, will donate the $20 sitting fee to a worthy animal cause of your choice during this special by-appointment-only offer. Pet Portrait Days are Friday and Sunday, March 9 and March 11.
The Genesee County Animal Shelter, for example, is one of the places which would benefit if you mention Volunteers for Animals, the local group which helps dogs and cats at the shelter. The group gets $20, you get a high-quality 5X7 photograph.
"Great pics for a great cause."
(Additional special packages are also available.)
The studio is located at 2110 Sayre Road in Wyoming. To make an appointment, call 786-2871. Visit online at CarlsonsStudio.com/Pets-home
Submitted by Wendy Castleman on February 10, 2012 - 11:15am
Come out and visit the animals at the Genesee County Animal Shelter available for adoption. We have the best cats and dogs in the county! Visit our website for photos and details on all the animals available for adoption.
Adoption Procedures:
There is a $30 non-refundable fee for all animals. If the animal is not spayed or neutered there is a $35 refundable deposit upon proof of surgery. An adoption application must be filled out at the Shelter by the person wishing to adopt the animal. Once the application has been reviewed and approved the potential adopter may visit and meet any of the animals.
DOGS: All dogs must be licensed BEFORE leaving the Shelter. Please note that public offices that license dogs are not open on the weekends. All dogs must leave the Shelter on a leash. Please bring a leash.
CATS: All cats must leave the Shelter in a cat carrier. Please bring a cat carrier.
Vaccinations etc.
All animals older than 3 months of age are given rabies vaccine. Unless there is proof of a prior rabies vaccine, the vaccine is good for one year. All animals are given at least one dose of deworming medication. All dogs receive a parvo/distemper vaccine which is good for one year. All cats receive a feline distemper combo vaccine (good for one year) and are tested for FeLV/FIV.
Volunteers For Animals
PO Box 1621
Batavia, NY 14021
www.vol4animals.org
Working in partnership with:
Genesee County Animal Shelter
3841 W. Main Street Road
Batavia, NY 14020
(585)343-6410
Adoption Hours:
Sunday - Friday 1 - 3 pm (closed on Thursdays)
Wednesday 7 - 9 pm
Saturday 11 - 1 pm
When you adopt a shelter pet you help to save two lives:
the one you bring home and the one who takes its place.
Event Date and Time
February 10, 2012 - 10:15am
Submitted by Wendy Castleman on February 8, 2012 - 9:22am
Come out and visit the animals at the Genesee County Animal Shelter available for adoption. We have the best cats and dogs in the county! Visit our website for photos and details on all the animals available for adoption.
Adoption Procedures:
There is a $30 non-refundable fee for all animals. If the animal is not spayed or neutered there is a $35 refundable deposit upon proof of surgery. An adoption application must be filled out at the Shelter by the person wishing to adopt the animal. Once the application has been reviewed and approved the potential adopter may visit and meet any of the animals.
DOGS: All dogs must be licensed BEFORE leaving the Shelter. Please note that public offices that license dogs are not open on the weekends. All dogs must leave the Shelter on a leash. Please bring a leash.
CATS: All cats must leave the Shelter in a cat carrier. Please bring a cat carrier.
Vaccinations etc.
All animals older than 3 months of age are given rabies vaccine. Unless there is proof of a prior rabies vaccine, the vaccine is good for one year. All animals are given at least one dose of deworming medication. All dogs receive a parvo/distemper vaccine which is good for one year. All cats receive a feline distemper combo vaccine (good for one year) and are tested for FeLV/FIV.
Volunteers For Animals
PO Box 1621
Batavia, NY 14021
www.vol4animals.org
Working in partnership with:
Genesee County Animal Shelter
3841 W. Main Street Road
Batavia, NY 14020
(585)343-6410
Adoption Hours:
Sunday - Friday 1 - 3 pm (closed on Thursdays)
Wednesday 7 - 9 pm
Saturday 11 - 1 pm
When you adopt a shelter pet you help to save two lives:
the one you bring home and the one who takes its place.
Event Date and Time
February 11, 2012 - 11:00am - 1:00pm
Submitted by Billie Owens on January 7, 2012 - 1:20pm
The Volunteers for Animals at the Genesee County Animal Shelter announced today the results of their 2011 Home 4 the Holidays adoption campaign.
A total of 225 cats and dogs got a real forever home thanks to the generosity and compassion of those who wanted their true friendship.
Nonetheless, the numbers fell short of the goals set for the adoption of adult animals. The adoption of puppies and kittens exceeded goals, which is, of course, fabulous. Here's the breakdown of goals vs. actual adoptions:
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Dogs: 80 / 62
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Puppies: 10 / 15
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Cats: 50 / 29
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Kittens: 90 / 119
The volunteers say "Thanks to everyone who came out to adopt, help spread the word and stopped in with donations. We greatly appreciate the community's support."
There are more adorable and beloved companions to be found at the shelter. Thus, no need to wait until the 2012 holidays to bring one home. Come on down!
Volunteers For Animals
P.O. Box 1621
Batavia, NY 14021
www.vol4animals.org
Working in partnership with:
Genesee County Animal Shelter
3841 W. Main St. Road
Batavia, NY 14020
(585)c343-6410
Adoption Hours:
Sunday through Friday -- 1 to 3 p.m. (closed on Thursdays)
Wednesday -- 7 to 9 p.m.
Saturday -- 11 to 1 p.m.
Submitted by Billie Owens on November 23, 2011 - 12:58pm
The adoption fee for black cats and kittens will be 50-percent off on Black Friday, Nov. 25, at the Genesee County Animal Shelter. From 1 to 3 p.m. any feline that is at least 99 percent black can be adopted for $15 instead of the usual $30.
This special promotion is available thanks to Iams' Home 4 the Holidays program.
The regular, refundable spay/neuter fee of $35 still applies if you select an unaltered cat or kitten, although many of them are already fixed. All are current in their vaccines and have been tested for FeLV/FIV. Please bring a carrier to tote home your adorable new friend.
The shelter is located at 3841 W. Main St. Road in the Town of Batavia.
Submitted by Billie Owens on October 13, 2011 - 4:26pm
Volunteers for Animals sent out an urgent notice today seeking donations of dry pet food at the Genesee County Animal Shelter. They need kibble - for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens.
"If you are able to help out please consider dropping off food donations during adoption hours. We greatly appreciate the community's support and could not do what we do for the animals without it," says the e-mail.
Adoption hours are:
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Sunday through Friday 1 to 3 p.m. (Closed Thursdays)
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Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m.
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Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The shelter is located at 3841 W. Main St. Road in the Town of Batavia. Phone is 343-6410.
Volunteers for Animals can be contacted at <http://www.vol4animals.org> or at P.O. Box 1621 Batavia, NY 14020.
Submitted by Billie Owens on June 23, 2011 - 1:55pm
The Genesee County Animal Shelter is in need of dry kitten, cat and dog food, clay litter and laundry soap.
If you can help with any of these supplies, please drop off at the shelter during adoption hours.
The shelter is located at 3841 W. Main St. Road in the Town of Batavia. Phone is 343-6410.
Adoption hours are:
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1 to 3 p.m. Sunday through Friday, but closed on Thursdays
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7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday
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11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
Submitted by Billie Owens on June 7, 2011 - 11:22pm
All this month there's a special on cat adoptions at the Genesee County Animal Shelter. Yippee! No fee! The regular $30 fee is waived for the adoption of cats 1 year old or older.
Most are spayed and neutered, but if you choose one that isn't, the $35 refundable fee still applies. Once you get the feline fixed and show proof, you get the money back.
They all have current vaccines and have been tested for FIV/FeLV.
There are all colors, kinds and personalities -- all in need of a loving home. Please consider becoming a forever friend to one (or more!) of them.
According to the ASPCA -- American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals -- about four million kittens and cats wind up in U.S. shelters every year. Sadly, most of them end up being euthanized.
That's why adoption, spaying and neutering are so vital.
The Genesee County Animal Shelter is located at 3482 W. Main St. Road in the Town of Batavia. Adoption times are:
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Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday -- 1 to 3 p.m.
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Saturday -- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Wednesday -- 1 to 3 p.m., and again from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Closed Thursday
For more information contact Volunteers for Animals via email at www.vol4animals.org or call the shelter at 343-6410.
Submitted by Billie Owens on May 28, 2011 - 2:47pm
Volunteers for Animals will hold its fourth annual Garage Sale to benefit the animals at the Genesee County Animal Shelter next week.
It runs Thursday June 2 through Saturday, June 4.
The address of the garage sale is 37 E. Main St. in Corfu, Route 33.
Beginning today, donations for the garage sale will be accepted. You can drop off at the shelter during adoption hours. If you have large items, please email VFA first for other arrangements.
The shelter is located at 3841 W. Main St. Road in the Town of Batavia. Phone is 343-6410. Adoption hours are:
1 to 3 p.m. -- Sunday through Friday, but closed on Thursday
7 - 9 p.m. -- Wednesday
11 a.m. -1 1 p.m. -- Saturday
Volunteers For Animals
http://www.vol4animals.org
Submitted by Billie Owens on April 21, 2011 - 4:58pm
Volunteers for Animals will be having a hotdog stand at the Batavia Walmart starting at 11 a.m. this Saturday, April 23.
They will be offering grilled hotdogs, chips and pop with all proceeds going to the animals at the Genesee County Animal Shelter.
They plan to be there until 6 p.m. or until the dogs run out.
They say "We hope you will come out for a dog and drink to help out the animals at the shelter!"
Event Date and Time
April 23, 2011 - 11:00am - 6:00pm
Submitted by Billie Owens on September 12, 2010 - 8:42am
The 8th Annual Fur Ball will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9 at the Holiday Inn, located at 8250 Park Road in Batavia.
The event is sponsored by the Volunteers for Animals of Batavia and all proceeds go to spay and neuter animals at the Genesee County Animal Shelter before they are adopted.
Complementary beverages and desserts will be offered as will lots of fun and prizes. Cost is $20 per adult in advance, $10 for children 12 and under, and $25 for adults on the day of the Fur Ball. Tickets are available at the shelter, 3841 W. Main St. Road in the Town of Batavia.
There will be a Chinese auction, door prizes, a 50/50 and other raffles, plus someone will win a canoe and an Amish chair. Don't forget to bring a photo of your pet -- a local artist will be on hand to draw a cariacature.
If you would like to place an ad for your business or service in the evening's program, contact the volunteers ASAP. Donations of new items for the auction/raffles can be dropped off at the shelter.
Last year, $6,500 was raised for spaying and neutering.
On the web, contact the volunteers at <http://www.vol4animals.org>. The shelter's phone number is 343-6410.
Submitted by Billie Owens on July 30, 2010 - 5:58pm
The Festival of Fur is noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 31 at Genesee Feeds and Needs, located at 3860 W. Main St. Road in the Town of Batavia. (Across the street from the animal shelter.)
It is a good time for pet people, former residents, new residents, supporters of the Genesee County Animal Shelter and families to get together and talk pets, have some BBQ chicken and all the fixins (sold until sold out), get Fido microchipped, etc.
The Amazing Kayden will demonstrate his prowess catching freestyle discs. Microchipping dogs and cats is available for $30. There will be fun raffles and a 50/50 drawing.
If you'd like a caricature of your pet, bring a photo. In addition to Genesee Feeds, the event is sponsored by Dave's Ice Cream, which is giving away free doggie ice cream cups (only one per pooch!). There will also be T-shirts for sale.
This event takes place rain or shine. Come on over with Rover! All proceeds benefit Volunteers for Animals.
Submitted by Billie Owens on July 23, 2010 - 1:38pm
This Sunday, July 25, there will be a hotdog stand outside the Batavia Walmart to help support Volunteers for Animals.
It opens at 11 a.m. and will be generously provided by Jackson St. Grill/Belladessa's. There will be grilled hotdogs, chips and soda pop for sale, with all proceeds going to VFA. They plan to be there until 6 p.m. or until the hotdogs are sold out!
"We hope you will come out for a dog and drink to help out the animals at the Genesee County Animal Shelter," say the volunteers.
Event Date and Time
July 25, 2010 - 11:00am - 6:00pm
Submitted by Billie Owens on July 13, 2010 - 4:37pm
The Volunteers for Animals are in dire need of dry kitten kibble and canned cat food. The nonprofit helpers for the Genesee County Animal Shelter have about 50 kitties in foster care as well as at the animal shelter and Petco.
"They are the cutest eating machines and need their kitten food," say the volunteers.
The wet food is used to give the felines daily medications as needed and as a morning-time treat for all the cats.
If the shelter is closed when you drop off your donation, the food can be left at the front door, under the porch area out of the weather.
"We greatly appreciate your help and support," say the volunteers. "We could not do what we do without the generosity of the community!"
The animal shelter is located at 3841 W. Main St. Road in the Town of Batavia. Phone is 343-6410.
To contact Volunteers for Animals, the address is: P.O. Box 1621, Batavia, NY, 14021. They are online at <http://www.vol4animals.org>.
UPDATE: The folks at Petco in Batavia contacted us to say they have a donation box set up inside the store specifically for Volunteers for Animals. So if you are buying pet food there, you can drop it in the box and it will be given to the shelter. They accept dog food, too.
