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Dog hit on West Main St., Batavia

By Joanne Beck

A black dog, possibly a pit bull mix, with a patch of white on its chest, was found dead in the street after it was apparently hit by a motor vehicle Friday night. State police was at the scene and said the dog was going to be taken care of and removed from the scene. 

The dog was found at approximately 10:30 p.m. in the 4100 block, on the north side of West Main Street. The dog did not have a collar and the owner had not been located at the time.

Pet Photos with Santa

By Wendy Castleman

PHOTOS WITH SANTA 

AT THE BATAVIA PETCO

Saturday, December 6th and 13th from 1 to 4 pm,

PETCO will be offering photos with Santa.
Volunteers For Animals will be assisting and will receive proceeds from each photo. 

So pack up your pet and bring them out for a photo with Santa and help support the animals at the Genesee County Animal Shelter.

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Pet Photos with Santa

By Wendy Castleman

PHOTOS WITH SANTA 

AT THE BATAVIA PETCO

Saturday, December 6th and 13th from 1 to 4 pm,

PETCO will be offering photos with Santa.
Volunteers For Animals will be assisting and will receive proceeds from each photo. 

So pack up your pet and bring them out for a photo with Santa and help support the animals at the Genesee County Animal Shelter.

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Adopt Me - Christy - Beautiful Shepherd Mix!

By Wendy Castleman

Christy is a sweet dog who loves people. She is a frequent visitor to the local nursing homes for Pet Therapy. She is very well behaved and really enjoys the interaction with the residents and stafff. She is pretty peppy and lively girl who just wiggles like crazy with you come to visit her. She is a beautiful dog with a thick, fuzzy coat - perfect for laying on the couch with on a cold winter night!

 

Christy is a spayed female shepherd mix. She is housebroken, good with large dogs. She needs to go to home with no cats or small dogs.

 

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Volunteers For Animals
PO Box 1621
Batavia, NY 14021
www.vol4animals.org
 
Working in partnership with:
Genesee County Animal Shelter
3841 W. Main Street Road
Batavia, NY 14020
(585)343-6410
 
Adoption Hours:
Sunday - Friday 1 - 3 pm (closed on Thursdays)
Wednesday 7 - 9 pm
Saturday 11 - 1 pm
 
When you adopt a shelter pet you help to save two lives: 
the one you bring home and the one who takes its place.
 
 

Dog Found in Leroy

By JoAnne Rock

 Reddish brown dog with droopy ears wearing a blue collar.  Found in the area of Church St. It showed up on my daughter's porch and she is hoping the owner will contact her to pick it up before it has to go to the pound.

 

If this is your dog, Please call:

768-7945 (home) or 716-534-4042 (cell)

FOUND DOG - Found near Kwik Fill in Batavia

By Beth Kinsley

DOG FOUND NEAR KWIK FILL.  Very nice friendly male dog.  The animal shelter told us he's a Norwegian Elkhound.  He had on an electronic collar but was running loose through traffic.  Please call 345-1249.  

 

 

 

Family Fun Day & Wiener Dog Races at Batavia Downs

By Stephanie Underhill

It's Family Fun Day at the Downs!

$1 Hot Dog or Sodas from Noon til 4pm in the Paddock Room.

Bring the entire family out for this special Matinee racing program that begins at 1:15pm. From 2-4pm enjoy Free Pony Rides, Mr Scribbles, and Pringles the Clown!

After the horse races, it's time for the Wiener Dogs!!!

Be sure to come on out for what will be a fun and exciting afternoon for the whole family!

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