Orleans County Animal Shelter

Our Adoptable Pet List

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Found/Stray Dogs in Orleans County

There is a place in our community that feeds the hungry, shelters the homeless and comforts the abandoned. It is the Orleans County Animal Shelter. Won’t you consider taking home a lovable forever friend? If you cannot give one of our animals a loving home, please consider a donation of cat and dog food, kitty litter, money or your time as a volunteer. You won’t regret it! We have some great dogs and cats who are looking for their forever homes. Please if you are able, open your heart and your home to these homeless pets. You will get back unconditional love a million times over and then some!!

Please note that we ask that if you are interested in adopting one of our Pets to be a part of your Family,
we ask that you bring any other pets you have at Home to meet any of our pets before adopting.
When bringing your pet from home to meet your new potential Family member, please bring proof of Rabies vaccination. Thanks!!

Love is in the Air.... And Food is in the Tummy!!!

During the month of February, adopt a homeless dog or cat and receive a bag of pet food to get you started with your new Family member!! Also receive a Pet Tricks and Training DVD!!! Offer good while supplies last.

We are the Orleans County Animal Shelter.
We service Orleans County Residents only, but we adopt our pets to other counties and states.
This site is for our adoptable pets only and please visit us when we are open or call or e-mail if you wish to see any of our dogs or cats who are looking for their forever home!!
Our e-mail is ocadoptions@aol.com and the phone number is 585-260-7665.



We have some great dogs and cats for adoption and we hope you can give one of them a forever loving home.
Requirements for adoption: all dogs need a valid rabies vaccination and a valid dog licence.

Please note that all of our Dogs are vaccinated against rabies while they are in our Shelter
and you will complete the application for a license before you take your new Family member home.

We are unable to accept checks or credit cards and adoption payments must be in cash.
Dog adoption fees are usually $72.50 or less.

Cat adoption fees are usually $7.00 or less.
There are no adoption fees for kittens,
but donations are always welcome to allow us to rescue more!!

If adopting a cat or kitten, we ask that you please bring a carrier to take your new Family member home.

If you get your new pet spayed or neutered within 30 days of adoption, you will receive a refund of $35.00.

Please stop by and visit us and our very special Guests who are looking for a Forever Home......
and who knows, you just may find that special new member of your Family who has a lot of unconditional love to give!!

Our pets are available for adoption during normal hours of Wednesday & Thursday evenings from 6-8 PM and Saturdays from 11-2. Other times may be arranged if needed and please call 585-260-7665 for details. If any of our pets, including puppies, are not ready for adoption when you visit, the following policy will be followed: Written interest forms/applications will be taken for the pet during normal shelter adoption hours only. You must present yourself to the Shelter to complete the interest form/application. No applications will be taken over the phone. Adoption interest forms/applications do not guarantee that you will be adopting the pet. The interest forms/applications will be numbered chronologically according to date and time submitted. On the designated date of adoption, all applicants must be at the Shelter no later than 30 minutes after the Shelter opens. Applicant # 1 will then have the first opportunity to adopt the pet. If applicant # 1 is not present in the time allotted, applicant # 2 will have the opportunity to adopt the pet, etc. If the pet is not adopted and no written interest forms/applications are available or applicants fail to present in the designated time frame, the pet is then available to the public for adoption. A sign in sheet may be used for public adoptions, depending on the circumstances.

I Rescued a Human Today ...by Janine Allen Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid. As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them. As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life. She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship. A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well. Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms. I would promise to keep her safe. I would promise to always be by her side. I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes. I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one. I Rescued a Human Today.

We need blankets, towels, washcloths, sheets, comforters, collars, pet toys and pillow cases.
We welcome almost anything that would benefit Dogs, Puppies, Cats and Kittens!!

Monetary donations are also welcome. If writing a check, please make your check payable to Pals4Pets Rescue, Inc.
Thank you very much.



Our dogs and cats would love to sleep on Kuranda beds!!
If you would like to donate a bed at a special wholesale price for a
dog or cat to sleep in comfort, please donate a Kuranda bed.

Open for Adoptions

Wednesdays ~ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursdays ~ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Saturdays ~ 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Orleans County Animal Control
Route 98 at 31A
Albion, NY 14411
585-260-7665

Email: OCadoptions@aol.com
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter