About Rochester Animal Services
Rochester Animal Services is an animal control in Rochester, Monroe County, New York. It is operated by Rochester Animal Services. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Miles Exotic Pet Rescue, about 0.8 mi away.
Map
43.16073, -77.62201
What Rochester Animal Services does
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Yes
- Dogs Yes
- Cats Yes
- Rabbits and small animals Yes
- Birds Yes
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Miles Exotic Pet Rescue240 E Main St Suite 2750, Rochester, NYAnimal rescue0.8 mi
- The Second Hand Dog Rescue1041 Culver Rd, Rochester, NYAnimal rescue2.9 mi
- New2U Rescuemailing address only - Foster based - no shelter, 1857 Dewey Ave Box 15496, Rochester, NYAnimal rescue3.0 mi
- Pet Adoption Network1963 E Main St, Rochester, NYAnimal shelter3.2 mi
- Second Chance Bird and Reptile Rescue36 Normandale Dr, Rochester, NYAnimal rescue3.4 mi
- Animal Service League10 Dubelbeiss Ln, Rochester, NYAnimal shelter3.9 mi
- Animal Services - Town of Greece, NY500 Maiden Ln, Rochester, NYAnimal control4.8 mi
- Pet Adoption Network4261 Culver Rd, Rochester, NYAnimal shelter5.9 mi
- Rescued Treasures Pet Adoptions3177 Latta Rd, Rochester, NYAnimal rescue7.4 mi
- Penfield Animal Control1587 Jackson Rd, Penfield, NYAnimal control8.7 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is Rochester Animal Services located?
Rochester Animal Services is at 184 Verona St, Rochester, NY 14608 in Monroe County.
What are the hours of Rochester Animal Services?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (585) 428-7274 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Rochester Animal Services?
Start on vsas.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Rochester Animal Services?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Related guides
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.