Rochester Animal Services
- Friendly and attentive staff
- Efficient adoption process
- Operational capacity limits
10/10 - RAS to waive pet adoption fees
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Rochester Animal Services and The Rescue Effort campaign are teaming up this Sunday to help more shelter animals find loving, forever homes. The Rescue Effort is run by the Am...
10/8 - Rochester Animal Services waiving adoption fees Sunday
Rochester Animal Services is waiving adoption fees this weekend as dozens of dogs and cats search for new homes.
9/24 - Rochester Animal Services hosting Community Pet Food Pantry Friday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Animal Services will be hosting its third Community Pet Food Pantry Friday at the Rochester Community Sports Complex. The City of Rochester’s website says the pantry is meant to help people living in the city keep their pets healthy and in their homes by providing supplemental pet food during times of […]
9/9 - Happening Wednesday: Midday Bash, end of summer concert, and pet adoption events
The season’s final Midday Bash, an end of summer concert, and two pet adoption events are happening on Wednesday.
8/28 - Rochester hires full-time veterinarian for Verona Street Shelter after two-year search
Dr. Bruce Ingersoll, the co-founder of Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services, has been tapped for the job.
8/12 - Happy Tails Animal Shelter offering free adoptions this weekend
Looking for a new pet? Happy Tails Animal Shelter is offering free adoptions.
8/10 - Rochester Animal Services waiving fees at events to get more pets adopted
The agency will be waiving adoption fees on multiple dates through October.
7/15 - Rochester Animal Services offers $1 dog adoptions through July 26
A local adoption event could get you your next furry companion for just $1.
7/6 - Work begins on renovation project at Rochester Animal Shelter
The facility plans to upgrade by adding 60 new kennels and installing new HVAC systems, plumbing and windows.
6/25 - Local animal shelters overwhelmed, urge families to consider adopting or fostering
GREECE, N.Y. (WROC) – Being less than a month into summer, many local animals shelter leaders say they’re near or exceeding capacity and are now urging the public to consider fostering …
6/22 - Rochester Animal Services on need for fosters
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6/12 - Rochester Animal Services freeing up shelter space ahead of renovation
The renovation will install 60 new, larger kennels as part of a capital investment.
6/11 - Rochester Animal Services to host Free Dog Friday
Rochester Animal Services is waiving adoption fees for one day only as the shelter prepares for renovations.
5/14 - Rochester Animal Services' free dog clinic is returning May 15
The event, partnered with Petco Love — who donated the vaccines, is open for all city residents and their furry friends.
5/8 - Weekend guide: Lilac Festival, Flower City Days, Mother's Day Market, and more
The Lilac Festival, Flower City Days, a Mother's Day Market at the International Plaza, and more are happening this weekend.
4/30 - Rochester Animal Services to hold a dog adoption event on Saturday
On Saturday from noon to 4 p.m., Rochester Animal Services, located at 184 Verona St., is holding dog adoptions. Approved adopters can get a dog for free.
