Orleans County Animal Shelter

Our Adoptable Pet List

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Found/Stray Dogs in Orleans County

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!!



We are the Orleans County Animal Control. We service Orleans County Residents only, but we adopt our pets to other counties. This site is for our adoptable dogs only and please visit us when we are open or call or e-mail if you wish to see any of our dogs who are looking for their forever home!! Our e-mail is ocadoptions@aol.com and the phone number is 585-260-7665 or 585-589-1875.



We have some great dogs 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. Adoption fees are usually $72.50 or less. 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 love to give!!

Join us every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for refreshments, chats, a tour of our facilities and to meet our very special Tail-Waggin' Guests!!

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!!


If you would like to donate a bed at a special wholesale price for a dog to sleep in comfort,
please donate a Kuranda dog 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
585-589-1875

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