We
are involved in a variety of outreach and educational programs.
As stated in our mission, Animal Services is committed to
making the Rochester community safe for its human and non-human
residents. Although enforcement is a major component
of our operations, education and training are also essential.
That means providing educational programs for the community
and pursuing on-going training for our animal care and control
personnel. Read more about what's going on at Animal
Services in our Kennel Quarterly.
The Fast & The Furriest
10K Race & 1-Mile Dog Walk
The
2007 Furry Race/Walk was a wonderful success! There
were 184 registered runners and 79 dog walkers on a gorgeous
summer morning. The Verona Street Animal Society raised
over $23,000 in registrations, pledges, donations, and corporate
sponsorship. Those funds will be used to help subsidize
spay and neuter surgeries for low-income pet owners and
to support the spay and neuter programs at Animal Services.
A portion of the funds will also be directed toward promoting
the programs and services provided by Animal Services.
Join us on Saturday June 28, 2008 for The Fast & The Furriest 10K Race & 1-Mile Dog Walk organized
by the Verona Street Animal
Society. VSAS is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization
established to help support the mission and programs of
Animal Services. Through this event, VSAS is primarily looking
to raise awareness about the City's animal shelter and its
programs and to boost adoptions and volunteer recruitment.
Additionally, the group also hopes to raise some much-needed
funds to help support the spay/neuter program, improve animal
care, and enhance materials to promote the Animal Services
mission. Come on down to enjoy this beautiful 10K
course through the City of Rochester and along the Genesee
River or bring your dog and join us for the 1-mile walk
around Brown Square Park. Registration is available online. Please use the pledge form to help raise money for the animal shelter. Volunteers
are also needed. For more information please contact
Chris Fitzgerald at Chris.Fitzgerald@cityofrochester.gov.
Open
House
In
celebration of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week,
Animal Services is having an open house on Sunday November
2, 2008 from 10am-3pm. Come tour the shelter, visit
the animals, find out how to get involved as a volunteer,
learn about pet grooming, housetraining, and obedience.
There will be a K9 dog demonstration in neighboring Brown
Square Park. Bring your pet for a free nail clipping
or to have a microchip ID implanted ($30). Learn more
about our spay-neuter programs and take a peak in on the
veterinary team in action. This annual event is a
great opportunity to highlight the life-saving work that
Animal Services performs on a daily basis.
Service
Dog Program
Animal
Services has teamed up with Dr. Larry Wallnau and his dog
Ben in offering an informative program on the laws and etiquette
regarding service animals. Presentations are flexible and
can be geared for hotel and restaurant personnel, law enforcement
officers, public servants, community groups, or classrooms.
Contact the shelter at (585)428-7274 if you are interested
in finding out more about the program.
Pet
First Aid Class
The American Red Cross 3-hour course is now here
in Monroe County! Pet first aid is the immediate,
temporary care given to an injured animal until it can be
taken to a veterinarian for professional medical attention.
Course fee is $25 made payable to the Rochester Animal Services
and includes ARC certification and the book Pet First
Aid: Cats and Dogs. The next class is forming
now. Call (585)428-7274 for registration information
and class details. Enrollment is limited so call now
to register.
Volunteer
Orientation Meeting
Volunteer
meetings are at the Animal Services Shelter at 184 Verona
Street. Please call (585) 428-7274 to find out more about
our volunteer program. Then come on down and join our team
of volunteers!
Responsible
Pet Guardian Program
Provided
upon request. Please call our office at (585)428-7274
to schedule a program at the animal shelter or at your school,
workplace, or neighborhood association.
Dog
Bite Prevention Program
Provided
upon request. Please call our office at (585)428-7274
to schedule a program at the animal shelter or at your school,
workplace, or neighborhood association.
Weekend
adoptions at PETsMART.
We
bring adoptable animals to the Ridge Road location on select
weekends. For a schedule call the shelter at (585)428-7274
or visit the PETsMART
web site for more details about PETsMART Charities
and the Luv-A-Pet Adoption Center program.
