The Play Yard. If you would love to adopt a rescue dog, but are hesitant to visit the shelter to see them, you can watch a play group at The Play Yard at Rochester Animal Services.

Why should I adopt a pet? The benefits of opening your home to a pet are many. Pets offer unconditional love and companionship. They also may help to decrease stress, combat depression, and even help children with their emotional and social skills. Click below to see the pets who are waiting at the Shelter for […]

Jennifer formed a separate not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization to provide support and resources to Rochester Animal Services.The Friends of Verona Street Animal Shelter was officially formed in May 2006 with the appointment of directors and have been operating as Verona Street Animal Society since that time. Please make a donation today.

If you would like to see our available animals in person you may stop down to 184 Verona Street Rochester, NY 14608 between the hours 11 am and 3 pm Monday through Saturday. How can I help? ADOPT—Give one of our furry friends a loving home! When you adopt a pet from our animal shelter and give them a furever home, you are then opening up an ...

What We Offer. We offer various services and resources through Rochester Animal Services. Please see them below.

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What better way to give back this holiday season than to donate to Verona Street Animal Society that supports Rochester Animal Service. This is the best way you can help pets in need in the Rochester community!

The event that gets animals out of the shelter and into loving homes! Adoptable Dogs, Vendors, Live Music, Bar Crawl, & more! The Grove at Midtown from 2-5PM on Saturday August 17th

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