We are proud to support Genesee County Animal Care in its efforts to find forever homes for our animal friends. Each week, we’ll feature a different animal and their story. If you’re interested in adoption information, message Animal Control on Facebook at facebook.com/adoptgcac, email the department, or call (810) 732-1660.
A different animal in need of a home is featured each week in our Tuesday newsletter. An archive of previously featured pets is below.
Corduroy, January 6, 2026
This handsome little guy is loved by all of our staff and volunteers, but we just can’t seem to find him a home for some reason. Corduroy is an amazing, resilient boy who has faced a lot of trauma and uncertainty in his life so far. He was in terrible shape when he arrived here, but he’s made so much progress with us. He’s still building back his confidence, so he’d love to find a calmer home. Corduroy is about 1-2 years old and 44 pounds. He requires a meet with other dogs (no small dogs and no cats) and would be most comfortable around older children (12+). Corduroy is a chill guy who enjoys plenty of couch time and a Zen atmosphere. He will need plenty of decompression, guidance, and reassurance from his new family, but he will repay you with unwavering loyalty and love. Please help us share this amazing pup. He has been waiting for so long. UPDATE: Corduroy found a home!
Coach, January 13, 2026
GCAC’S ‘MOST SOULFUL EYES’ AWARD GOES TO … COACH! This handsome, perfect boy is the biggest love bug in the world. He’s calm, cool, and collected… just a great guy all around. Coach arrived here as a stray, and we don’t think he’s had the best life so far. He’s looking for a family that will spoil him like the prince that he absolutely is and shower him with unconditional love. Coach is about 1.5-2 years old, 54 pounds, and dog friendly with proper introductions. He loves people, and we think he would do well with children of all ages (as long as they are gentle and respectful of his space). He requires a meet with children under the age of 5 to ensure that they will be a great fit. This tricolor pittie mix is truly special, and he has stolen all of our hearts very quickly. He can’t wait to start fresh with an amazing forever family! UPDATE: Coach found a home!
Lil Homie, January 20, 2026
Lil Homie is an incredibly sweet, loving, amazing pittie mix with the biggest heart and most soulful eyes. He hasn’t had the best life and appears to have had an embedded collar in the past. It breaks our hearts to see so many animals being treated with such little respect and kindness. Despite experiencing neglect and abandonment, this boy is a LOVE! He’s affectionate, goofy, and playful. He loves butt scratches and getting the zoomies. Lil Homie is about 5 years old and 59 pounds. He requires a meet with other dogs living in the home to make sure they are a good fit for one another. He loves people but would do best with older children who respect his space and boundaries. He will thrive in a calmer environment. UPDATE: Lil Homie found a home!
Marty McFly, January 27, 2026
Marty McFly hasn’t had any interest! Marty is a goofy, playful boy with a huge personality. He loves toys and is very food motivated, which will help tremendously with training efforts. He’s energetic and likes to parkour off his handler, so he’s definitely looking for an active home. He would love to have a fenced in yard. This floppy-eared prince is about 1-year-old and 47 pounds. He appears to be dog friendly but is a vocal player, so a meet and greet is always a great idea. He’s still working on his manners, so we recommend a home with older children (8-10+). Marty is going to be so grateful to whoever adopts him and gives him a second chance at a life filled with happiness and love. Please help us share so we can get him out of the shelter and into a home! UPDATE: Marty McFly found a home!
King James, February 3, 2026
This handsome, smooshy boy is a big, lovable goober. He absolutely loves attention and affection, and despite his 68-pound status, he wholeheartedly believes that he’s a lap dog. King James is a 3-year-old pittie mix looking for an active home where he is finally able to be happy and carefree. He’s energetic, playful, and spunky, and he would absolutely love to find a home with a fenced in yard. He’s very food motivated, which will help a ton when it comes to training efforts. King James requires a meet with other dogs living in the home and would do best with older children (we recommend 10+). He will need a patient, committed adopter that is willing to work with him on his manners. He’s large and in charge, so a strong handler would be ideal. This sweet boy absolutely hates sitting in his kennel all day. He’s stressed and he just wants to start his new life with a family he gets to call all his own. UPDATE: King James found a home!
Bolt, February 10, 2026
This gorgeous husky mix is looking for an active family that will take him on all the walks, hikes, and adventures that he could possibly dream of. He would love to find someone that is experienced with the breed. Bolt is about 2 years old and 58 pounds. He’s a super smartie who already knows sit, down, shake, and high five! It’s clear that somebody took the time to work with him … how he ended up here, we have no idea. Bolt requires a meet with other dogs living in the home and would do best with older children. He is very food motivated and eager to learn. He’s such a nice boy and the perfect balance of chill and active. He has some impressive hops, so it will be important for his adopter to take measures to keep him safe and at his own home. Please help us share this distinguished gentleman! UPDATE: Bolt found a home!
Piglet, February 17, 2026
This sweet, sassy little bug is only 10 months old and 38 pounds. She’s just a little loaf of bread, and her superpower is putting a smile on everyone’s face within seconds! Piglet is one of the sweetest, happiest pups we’ve ever met. She appears to be dog friendly with proper intros, and we think she would do well with children of all ages as long as they are respectful of her space. She’s still learning and will need plenty of guidance and patience. A picture seriously does not do this girl justice … she’s the cutest, pudgiest little princess of all time!! She’s playful, affectionate, and snuggly and she can’t wait to find a forever family that will love her unconditionally. UPDATE: Piglet found a home!
Reef, February 24, 2026
This isn’t Reef’s first time at GCAC. He was actually adopted from us back in 2020. You read that right … he’s been gone for SIX YEARS. The first photo shows Reef back in 2020 when he was just a 1-2 year old young man. The other photos show Reef today – a heartbroken senior who doesn’t understand what went wrong. As you can imagine, Reef is not doing well being back at the shelter. The moment he was placed into a kennel, he was miserable and so stressed. He’s confused, heartbroken, and anxious. He can’t understand that he truly didn’t do anything wrong and that life circumstances made it impossible for his owner to be able to keep him. She loved him very much. Reef spends much of his 23.5 hours a day in the kennel pacing, barking, whining, and begging to spend just 5 more minutes outside. Even with extra exercise, enrichment, and lovins, he panics the moment it’s time to go back. He is breaking our hearts, and he needs a hero. He met several families at our adoption event and did wonderful! He was such a social butterfly even amongst the chaos. But unfortunately, he was one of the few pups not chosen. Reef is looking for a home where he is able to be spoiled and given plenty of TLC. He’s about 7 years old and 66 pounds. He requires a meet with other dogs and would prefer to live in a cat-free home. He loves people but would do best with older kids. Reef is playful, goofy, and people oriented. He’s a great boy with a huge heart. Please help us share so we can find him the best family ever! UPDATE: Reef found a home!
Paw Paw, March 3, 2026
This sweet senior is looking for a patient, committed adopter to give him a stable, cozy home for the rest of his days. He’s about 6-7 years old and 73 pounds, and he appears to be a shepherd mix. He’d love to find someone experienced with the breed! Paw Paw is looking for a home where he can be your one and only (meaning no other dogs or cats). It’s not that he doesn’t like other animals, but he is not a fan of sharing his food or toys. To ensure the safety and comfort of him as well as other dogs or cats, he needs to be the only pet in the home. Paw Paw may be a senior, but he’s full of spunk and energy. He’s a super sniffer who loves to explore his surroundings and play with toys, especially those with a squeaker in them. He’s looking for an active family that is able to give him plenty of exercise and enrichment. Please help us share this resilient prince! UPDATE: Paw Paw found a home!
Chessie, March 10, 2026
This sweetheart is still just a puppy – only about 10-12 months old! She has marks on her neck from a chain and severely flea/fly bitten ears, leading us to believe that she spent all of her time outside in a backyard. Despite this, she’s the most affectionate, cuddly, amazing girl. She’s eager to make up for lost time with a wonderful family that adores and spoils her. Chessie is medium sized at 46 pounds … perfect for your lap. She’s a bit timid with new people and the leash, but once she’s had a couple minutes to warm up, she will be right by your side waiting for love and attention. Some of her mannerisms lead us to believe that she was abused, so she’s looking for someone to show her nothing but love and kindness. This beautiful princess hasn’t shown much interest in other dogs, so it’s best to bring your pups up for a meet and greet. She would feel more comfortable around older children who respect her space. Please share so we can help this girl get her second chance at the best life ever.
Sandy, March 17, 2026
This is a face we’re sure many of you recognize and remember. She’s been in and out of our shelter a few times now – each reason different than the last. Just because it didn’t work out in these homes doesn’t mean that Sandy is any less lovable. It doesn’t mean she’s flawed. It just means that she will need a specific type of home, and we haven’t quite found that yet. Sandy’s most recent return showed us that she needs to be the only animal in the home (no other dogs or cats). With all she’s been through, she not only needs to be someone’s one and only, but she deserves it. She deserves to be pampered and spoiled and to consume all the love and attention you have to give. Confusion and new starts have sadly been the biggest constants in her life so far … but she’s ready for that to change. Sandy is a beautiful pittie mix with a huge heart. She’s about 3 years old and 70 pounds of sweetness and goofball energy. She’s a big snack girl, which will be great for learning additional tricks and commands. She’s very playful and energetic, so she will need an active home where she is able to get plenty of playtime and exercise. Sandy can be nervous with fast movements and people who do not respect her space and boundaries, so she will need a home with older kids (teens+). This girl needs a hero. She needs a patient, committed adopter to stick by her side through thick and thin and to love her wholeheartedly. If you think you could be the person that Sandy has been waiting her whole life for, then please come meet her at GCAC!
Wren, March 24, 2026
If you’re looking for a snuggle buddy that will shower you with love and gratitude every single day, then Wren is the girl for you. This beautiful pittie mix doesn’t seem like she’s had the best life so far, but she’s choosing to focus on the pawsitive. She is so excited to have the opportunity to make up for lost time with an incredible new family. She looks forward to pets, belly rubs, and endless snuggles. Wren is about 3-4 years old and 49 pounds. She requires a meet with other dogs living in the home and would feel most comfortable around older children (7+ recommended). She dreams of finding a cozy, peaceful home where she can spend plenty of quality time with her people. Please help us share Wren. She is seriously one of the sweetest dogs ever! UPDATE: Wren found a home!
Jameson, March 31, 2026
This handsome little king is only about 1 year old and 32 pounds. He is the sweetest, most precious boy you will ever meet, and he deserves the whole entire world. Jameson came from a really bad situation where humans were extremely cruel to him. Despite how young he is, his body is already littered with scars. He has endured neglect and abuse and yet, he’s the most gentle, friendly little bug. He’s stealing hearts left and right, and he really is a special pup. Jameson requires a meet with other dogs living in the home and would do best with older children who respect his space and boundaries. He does require a meet with kids under the age of 5. He has young puppy energy and has been dubbed our zoomies king, so he will definitely need an active family. He loves toys, going for walks, and exploring his surroundings. UPDATE: Jameson found a home!
Lemon, April 7, 2026
This sweetheart of a pup is an absolute beauty queen. She’s one of our most photogenic residents, and she can’t wait to take photos with her forever family. Lemon is a happy, wiggly girl who loves to run and play. She has a curious nature and loves to explore the world around her. She would love to explore the neighborhood or local nature trails with her new best friends. Lemon would love to find a home with a fenced in yard. She’s energetic and still has a lot of puppy mannerisms, so exercise and playtime will be very important for her. She can be a bit jumpy at times, but she’s polite about it. This stunning pittie mix is about 2 years old and 63 pounds. She hasn’t shown much interest in other dogs, so it’d be best to do a meet with other canines living in the home. She would do best with older children as she’s still learning and working on her manners. Add a little zest to your life and come adopt Lemon!