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Rochester Animal Services (RAS)

Hours: Monday to Friday 12 to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 12 to 4 p.m.

What it is
Shelters and rescues
Where
City of Rochester
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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City of Rochester animal shelter and field animal control with dog and cat adoption (open to city and non-city residents), lost and found help, foster and volunteer programs, and community outreach for pet owners.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
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How to reach them

Where: 184 Verona St, Rochester, NY 14608

Hours: Monday to Friday 12 to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 12 to 4 p.m.

Good to know

  • How to get started: Visit during open hours or call. For animal control, call 911 for vicious, sick or injured animals and 311 for lost dogs, barking dogs, trapped animals and other non-emergencies.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

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Sources

Rochester Animal Services (RAS) official page, checked November 5, 2026.

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