Welcome to Duffy's Friends website. We are located in Rochester New York and
have been saving lives since 1998. We are a 501-C-3 non profit, no kill organization.
Most of our dogs come from over crowded, high kill shelters with little to no chance of survival.
Many are strays, owner discards, or their owners passed away. All are temperment tested and vet checked. We are amazed that such wonderful animals are homeless or unwanted through no fault of their own. For this reason, our dogs deserve the best of homes and are carefully placed only where they will be a great match for the family. Our dogs live in foster homes where they receive lots of love, basic training and socialization. We provide adopters with accurate information on the pets personality, likes, dislikes, needs, vetting info, etc.
Our pets are shown at Petco on Hylan Drive in Henrietta on Saturdays
from noon to 2. We do not show our pets if a holiday falls on that weekend.
We do have an adoption process that includes filling out an application, checking vet references and doing a home visit to ensure the resident pets accept the new family member. We also do follow up calls and are available to answer questions. Every one of our dogs are carefully placed in homes where they are a good match for the family. We do not adopt to rental situations, those with small children. We do look for history of pet ownership, good vet references, safe containment while outdoors, etc.
If you have questions or need an application, send a note
To see all our dogs, check us out at
Pets 6 months old and over are already altered. Those younger than 6 months have had age applicable vaccinations, it is mandatory the new owner have that pet altered by 6 months of age. Most of our pets receive several applications, if you have been chosen as the best fit for the pet, you will be contacted within 3 days.
We reserve the right to decline any application and are not obligated to disclose the reason for that decision.
If interested in helping save pets, we are always looking for serious, responsible pet lovers that will open their homes and hearts to provide temporary shelter until the animals adoption takes place. It can be a tough, but very rewarding experience. Please email us for more information. We provide everything you need.
Duffys is also looking for dedicated volunteers. We would love more help with transporting, vet appointments and home visits. Our dog showings on Saturdays draw a large crowd, we need volunteers to discuss our pets, help with applications, answer questions, etc. If you like total chaos, this would be a great opportunity for you.
Fido looking frazzled?
Please visit our friends at Paw Springs Pet Spa
With proof of adoption of a shelter pet, you will receive 15 percent off your first visit.
Put that spring back into their step and that smile on your face with a great make-over.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR FRIENDS AT "PILOTS FOR PAWS"..
Your generous donation of time, expense and love of dogs has given the gift of life to so many wonderful, deserving pets .
You have become their "angels in the sky" and words alone can never express our heartfelt thanks. You are the 'BEST".....
