Pet of the Week

Meet Dutch, 9 months old Male/Neutered Terrier Pit Bull Mix at Rochester Animal Services. Meet Dutch, he's an inquisitive boy who likes checking out new things during his walks. He likes to cuddle and enjoys tummy rubs and will give you kisses as his way of saying thank you. This handsome boy is easy to walk on a leash and appears kennel trained. Dutch enjoys playing with other dogs in the play yard and is quiet in his kennel. He can’t wait to curl up on the couch with you to snuggle while watching TV together. Please stop by and pay Dutch a visit so he can show you what a great dog he is, he might be the new best friend you've been looking for. Take the time to visit with this handsome guy at 184 Verona Street.

 

Dorian #21439250

Dorian is a 1 year old male Australian Cattledog mix who weighs 49 pounds. He's a cute, scruffy guy with short little legs and a long body. Unique appearance aside, Dorian is just a regular guy with lots of love to give. He'll do best in a home where any children are older. Bring the whole family down to meet him (dogs included).

Pet of the Week & Fall Free Foster Felines

RAS Fall Free Foster Feline Event! This Saturday, September 21, many of the RAS foster cats, like Baby, will be at the shelter at 184 Verona Street from 11am to 4pm. All current foster cats are up for adoption FREE of charge. Stop by and meet your purrfect new friend! Check out the foster cats here http://bit.ly/RAScats and share the news!

Sasquatch #20624124 Sasquatch is a 2 year old female domestic shorthair in need of a new home. She's small and sweet and has lots of love to give! Come meet her at Lollypop Farm!

Pet of the Week

Meet Bruno, 1 year old Male Terrier, Pit Bull/Mix at Rochester Animal Services. Bruno seems like his been through some tough times already in his young life. Despite his history, he is a very nice and gentle boy. He's easy to walk on a leash and appears house trained. Bruno is very happy, relaxed and has an appropriate greeting style playing with other shelter dogs in the play group. He is a smart guy and a nice size that he could fit into any family nicely. Stop down and pay this nice dog a visit, he could be the new friend you've been looking for. Take the time to meet this guy; he is a really nice dog. If you would like to foster Bruno, please contact Ginny at 585-355-7203.

Daisy #19768418 Daisy is a 7 year old female pit bull mix who weighs 59 pounds. She's got lots of get up and go so she'll be a good match for someone who likes nice, long walks. She's a friendly girl with a mind of her own when it comes to some things so training will be required to polish up her doggy manners. Our Behavior Department will meet with any potential adopters to discuss Daisy's training needs. She'll do best as an only dog in a home where any children are age 14 and over. Come meet this blonde beauty at Lollypop Farm! www.lollypop.org/petoftheweek

Pet of the Week

The Rochester Animal Services shelter, foster homes and rescue group partners are all packed with animals, so RAS is running special summer promotions on cat and dog adoptions!

From now until July 31, all dog adoptions at RAS are 50% off! You can see the available dogs at http:bit.ly/RASdogs

The cats wanted to get in on the action too, so until the end of the month RAS is running Midsummer Meow Markdown days! All cat adoptions are only $5! See the adoptable cats at http://bit.ly/RAScats

I was so happy to have a Rochester Animal Services happy tails story right in our own office! My co-worker Debbie just adopted Molly from RAS. Look how happy this pooch is!

Lollypop Farm is also running a special on cats. Until the end of July their cats are also $5. You can find out more about their Five Dollar Felines on their web site.

Pumpkin #18003489 Pumpkin is a 5 year old male domestic longhair mix. He's looking for a new home for his handsome self. Come meet him at Lollypop Farm! He's eligible for our Five Dollar Felines program which means approved adopters can take him home for an adoption fee of $5 through July 31.

Pet of the Week

Meet Stormy, a 1 year 7 months old female Domestic Shorthair/Purebred at Rochester Animal Services. Stormy is a very talkative solid gray female who wants to be the center of your attention. She loves lots of scratches and gives head-nudges and meows to tell you she wants more! Stormy would liven up your life by "helping" with all those little chores around the house. June is Adopt-a-Cat month so cats under 8 years of age are half price and cats over 8 years are free. Meet Stormy at the RAS Center at 184 Verona Street, downtown Rochester.

Eliza #19076943 - Eliza came to Lollypop Farm because she needed surgery her family could not afford. That's all taken care of but now Eliza needs a new home. Eliza has been supervising the humans in the Administrative offices because the cattery was a bit much for her while her medical issues were being cared for. She's an expert lap warmer and very into being petted. She is not, however, a fan of other cats so we'd like her to be an only cat in her new home. Come meet her at Lollypop Farm. You can ask to meet her at the adoption desk and she'll be right down!

The Fast and The Furriest 2013

Today was The Fast and The Furriest! Oscar, Hugo and I are so grateful to everyone that supported us for the fundraising dog walk. We raised $365 for Rochester Animal Services!

The pugs enjoyed the walk. They were very enthusiastic.

Oscar made a new friend, Sable. What can I say, he likes the ladies.

Water pit-stop.

The Fast and the Furriest was a huge success. They surpassed their fundraising goal at $70K, adoped 16 dogs, 9 cats, 2 rabbits and one bearded dragon. Also they did 143 rabies vaccinations and 63 microchips!

Sponsor us for The Fast and The Furriest!

Saturday, June 8, the pugs are lacing up their sneakers and walking with me at The Fast and The Furriest! It is a 5K, 10K, Dog Walk and Pet Festival to benefit the Rochester Animal Services.

Oscar and Hugo want to help the pets that are less fortunate than themselves. RAS helps Rochester City animals by finding them homes, offering a spay/neuter program and educating the public. I am on the board of Verona Street Animal Society, the not-for-profit that works to help RAS and I manage their social media as a volunteer. I can attest to the hard work the volunteers put into helping all the homeless animals. But RAS is always in need... treats, cages, more adoptions, more awareness.

Please sponsor us for the dog walk and help us to raise money for RAS. Any amount, even $5 is a help.

http://www.crowdrise.com/VSASBOD/fundraiser/jennifercisney

The Oscar, Hugo and I thank you!!!

Pet of the Week

Meet Snow White, a 6 month old Female Domestic Shorthair/Mix at Rochester Animal Services. Adorable expressional face! Loves to watch and play with the bubbles we blow for the cat enrichment. She is longing for a lap to call her own. Come into visit this little sweet beauty, she has much love to give. All cats are always 2-Fur-1, Adopt one cat, get second cat free, year round. Meet Snow White at the RAS Center at 184 Verona Street, downtown Rochester.

 

Bogey #5321805

Meet Bogey! He's a 5 year old black male domestic shorthair. He's a friendly, playful guy who likes humans a lot but he's not a fan of other cats. If you have room in your home and your heart for this handsome guy, come meet him at Lollypop Farm!

Pet of the Week

Orville is a bright eyed 2 year old male cat waiting for a good home at Rochester Animal Services. He comes with lots of extras. This includes up to 25.00 instant merchandise vouchers, spay/neuter, free vet exam certificate, $5.00 coupon towards a bag of food, microchip and is fully vetted with all his shots and deworming. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Seniors adopt cats over 8 for free, any senior cat over 8 only 40.00, any senior person only pays 55.00 and spayed/neutered cats are always only 40.00. Cats are always "2 fur 1" as well! Come by and meet him at 184 Verona Street in downtown Rochester.

Scrabbles #14911302

Scrabbles is a 3 year old male domestic shorthair. He's a secret admirer. When it comes to relationships, he doesn't leap in paws first, if you know what I mean. But, give him a little time and he'll shower you with purrs, head butts, and plenty of lap time. In the meantime, you may not see a lot of him but he'll be thinking about you!

Pet of the Week

Meet Lolo, 6 months old Male/Neutered Terrier Pit Bull Mix.

Lolo is a happy, young pup who loves to play and learn. He's a very smart boy; already sits for treats and takes them with a gentle mouth. We are working on teaching him how to correctly walk on a leash but he does appear housetrained. Lolo was dropped at the shelter at 6 months old, almost full grown with absolutely no training. He has a sweet personality and is very smart. We are working with him to try to get him to focus more and to react with his nose instead of his eyes. This will help him become a less excitable puppy when he sees movement. Lolo will do best with an experienced owner who will make him part of their daily fun. Obedience training is recommended to teach this young pup how to be the best dog he can be. It will also channel his energy and his intelligence while building a strong bond with his new family. With consistent training and love in this pup’s life, he will grow into a better dog than he already is and loving companion. Take the time to visit with this pup; he is much better looking in person at 184 Verona Street. If you would like to foster him, please contact Ginny at 585-355-7203.

 

Shanti #1960642

Shanti is a 10 month old female pit bull mix puppy who weighs 38 pounds. She's full of energy and eager to learn. She has been doing well learning to share and training will need to continue once she's adopted to help her adjust and continue to develop good manners. She's lived with other dogs and we think she'll do well in a home where any children are age 14 or over. Bring the whole family, dogs included, to meet Shanti at Lollypop Farm.

Pet of the week

Nicholas, a one year old kitty, is waiting for a good home at the Rochester Animal Services Center. He is an adorable black cat with a white "bib", white "bootie socks" on this front feet and white "long gym socks" on his back feet. He comes with lots of extras. This includes up to 25.00 instant merchandise vouchers, spay/neuter, free vet exam certificate, $5.00 coupon towards a bag of food, microchip and is fully vetted with all his shots and deworming. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Seniors adopt cats over 8 for free, any senior cat over 8 only 40.00, any senior person only pays 55.00 and spayed/neutered cats are always only 40.00. Cats are always "2 fur 1" as well!

Come by and meet him at Rochester Animal Services Center at 184 Verona Street in downtown Rochester.

 

Comet #9156943

Comet is a 10 year old domestic shorthair who's in search of a new retirement home. She's available free of charge to approved adopters, age 60 and over, through our Seniors-for-Seniors program. Come meet her at Lollypop Farm!

Pet of the Week

King is a 2 and a half year old male cat at Rochester Animal Services. Please give him a chance. He comes with lots of extras. This includes up to 25.00 instant merchandise vouchers, spay/neuter, free vet exam certificate, $5.00 coupon towards a bag of food, microchip and is fully vetted with all his shots and deworming. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Seniors adopt cats over 8 for free, any senior cat over 8 only 40.00, any senior person only pays 55.00 and spayed/neutered cats are always only 40.00. Cats are always "2 fur 1" as well! Come by the RAS center at 184 Verona Street in downtown Rochester to meet him.

 

Suzie Q #19487684

Suzie Q is as cute as can be! She's a one year old female domestic shorthair who is in need of a new home. If you have the need for a little black ball of fluff, Suzie Q will fit the bill! Come meet her at Lollypop Farm!

Pet of the Week

Meet Heidi, 3 years old Female/Spayed Terrier Pit bull/Mix. Heidi is a very sweet and friendly girl. This dog is a nice dog, wait until you meet her, she’s quite the beauty. She walks well on a leash and appears house-trained. She is smart, sits for treats and is eager to please. Heidi is another great pup that is looking for her forever home. She would make a wonderful addition to any family. Come to visit Heidi at 184 Verona Street or if you would like to foster her, please contact Ginny at 585-355-7203.

Abner #19074593

Abner is a handsome male Holland Lop which is a small variety of rabbit. He's one year old and will make a family with older children a great companion. He's not a fan of lots of cuddling but he likes to follow you around and keep you company. Like all rabbits, he likes to chew so some rabbit proofing may be necessary before you bring him home. Come visit Abner and his bunny buddies at Lollypop Farm.