Humane traps and transportation needed for feral cats in Le Roy
UPDATE 1:57 p.m., Feb. 21: Spay Our Strays -- S.O.S. -- the organization which is undertaking this effort, contacted The Batavian to say it has enough humane traps and transportation volunteers for...
View ArticleLocal animals can benefit from special foto op
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...
View ArticleVolunteers for Animals collecting cans and bottles for shelter
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...
View ArticleVolunteers for Animals announces two new co-vice presidents
Volunteers for Animals are pleased to announce new co-vice presidents.Brenda Cromwell and Andre Miller will be sharing the duties, which include assisting Secretary Sylvia Dimick, fundraising, and...
View ArticleBig three-day garage sale to benefit shelter animals
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...
View ArticleShelter in dire need of small dog kibble and dry kitten food
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...
View ArticleDog lovers welcome to be in this afternoon's county fair parade
If you would like to march with a nice dog in this afternoon's parade for the 2012 Genesee County Fair, the Volunteers for Animals would love to have you. Volunteers may walk with dogs from the...
View ArticleS.O.S. -- Stockpile of kitten kibble and kitty litter at shelter: ZERO
From the Volunteers for Animals:We are currently out of dry kitten food and cat litter. We would appreciate any help from our supportive community. Donations can be dropped off during adoption hours or...
View ArticleMetal collection drive 'Scrap for the Pack' will help shelter animals
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...
View Article'Spay-ghetti Dinner' at Le Roy Legion Hall to benefit shelter animals
A "Spay-ghetti Dinner" sponsored by the Volunteers for Animals will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, at the American Legion Hall, 53 W. Main St., in the Village of Le Roy. Eat in...
View ArticleWanted: homes for vetted and fixed barn cats
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...
View Article'Hogs for Paws' offering a 'Pick Your Prize' raffle
The annual Hogs for Paws event to benefit animals at the local shelter is happening from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Stan's Harley Davidson in Batavia. The dealership is located at 4425...
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UPDATED: Little kitty hit by car needs help with cost of leg amputation
UPDATE Aug. 8: Earlier this afternoon, we received this e-mail from Andre Miller of Volunteers for Animals, and it's a happy ending to this story.Kudos to our kind readers."THANK YOU THANK YOU! Power...
View Article10th Annual Fur Ball tonight! Tickets available! Benefits the Spay/Neuter...
The 10th Annual Fur Ball is tonight, Nov. 2, at the Days Inn in Batavia. The fun begins at 6 p.m. There will be food, auctions and surprises, too!This event benefits the Volunteers for Animals'...
View ArticleGet your pet microchipped at Hogs for Paws at Stan's Aug. 16
Information from Volunteers for Animals:For $30, you can have the peace of mind that if your pet gets lost, there's hope it can be reunited with you. It's called microchipping and there will be a...
View Article11th Annual Fur Ball
Shelter Pets are Pawsitively Purrfect . A fun evening of food, auctions, friends and surprises to support the animals at the Genesee County Animal Shelter. Tickets are $25, children under 12 $15 and...
View ArticleUPDATED: 11th annual Fur Ball to benefit spay/neuter program is Saturday
UPDATE: Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at the shelter during hours today from 1-3 and tomorrow from 11-1.The 11th annual Fur Ball will be held this Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Days Inn in Batavia. The...
View ArticleBlack Pet Friday Special at the Shelter
BLACK (PET) FRIDAYALL ADULT DOGS & CATS 50% OFF*ONE DAY ONLY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28th from 1 - 3 pm ONLY Genesee County Animal Shelter 3841 West Main St Rd, Batavia*The dogs and cats must be at least...
View ArticlePet Photos with Santa
PHOTOS WITH SANTA AT THE BATAVIA PETCOSaturday, December 6th and 13th from 1 to 4 pm,PETCO will be offering photos with Santa. Volunteers For Animals will be assisting and will receive proceeds from...
View ArticlePet Photos with Santa
PHOTOS WITH SANTA AT THE BATAVIA PETCOSaturday, December 6th and 13th from 1 to 4 pm,PETCO will be offering photos with Santa. Volunteers For Animals will be assisting and will receive proceeds from...
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