Humane Society of Genesee County

This place is a total scam. A Friend recently went there after hearing that they offer low income vouchers for spay/​neuter. She paid $ 60 and was given a list of «participating vets». Several nearby her flat out said that they don’t participate and never did. The others said that they would accept it but would only «knock off» the $ 60 and she would be responsible for the balance. What is the point? This Humane Society had originally told her that it would cover the procedure and she «may» have to pay for pain meds or an overnight stay if needed. To be clear, the vets that she called said it would still be $ 230 for JUST the procedure. The voucher she bought said No refund, not transferable and expires in 6 months. I told her to call and get her money back anyway. They argued about the list they provided, stating it «was just a list of vets we do business with» and that it was NOT guaranteed providers. They also told her she should take her pet to «the one they know for sure» that will take it… over 30 miles away. This place is totally unethical and should be avoided!

I’ve adopted two cats now from the humane society and they complete our family. Animals are well cared for and adoption fees go toward maintenance and care of the animals. Don’t shop for pets at high price pet stores, breeders or a puppy mill. Get a great pet by adopting one here. My cats are real treasures and their adoption fees were just $ 25 each. Great volunteers and staff with huge hearts help make this place run so well. Any future pets of mine probably will be adopted from here.

I’m not sure that they buy into the whole «adopt don’t shop» way of thinking. First of all, we saw a dog on their website that we were interested in adopting-​a «purebred» wire fox terrier puppy. I noticed that the adoption fee for this one was $ 300 (twice as much as the fee for other dogs of the same age). However, our daughter has allergies and we knew that this would be a good breed for her so we were willing to pay a little more regardless. I know that low shedding dogs are highly desirable so I decided that I better call ahead to make sure he was still available before making the drive there. I called and was told that he was still available but that they were taking applications and would choose who would adopt the dog. Hmmm… they don’t follow this procedure for the mutts. I was informed that they only do this with certain breeds (like the profitable ones?) Regardless, I asked when they would make their decision and was told in about a week. So, we decided to go in to apply. We got there and when we asked to interact with the dog and we were told that they decided to go through their applications early and they had decided on his new owners. Wait. What???I just got off the phone with them!
Our family was left very disappointed, especially my kids. We have lost hope in the adoption process. It is not done fairly, or at least that’s the case at the Genesee Humane Society! Don’t post dogs on your site for adoption when you plan to favor friends. I think I’ll BUY my new dog from a BREEDER!

I was a volunteer dog walker for the Genesee Humane Society for about a year and I absolutely loved it. I eventually adopted my 3-​year-​old cat from there and she has been wonderful! The staff is great and they are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Their love for animals is evident! I’ve now moved away and I’ve yet to find an animal shelter I love as much as this one!

Nice people. Clean. Animals well taken care of. Good place to get your next pet.