LOLLYPOP FARM ANNOUNCES UPDATES TO SNIP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO ALIGN WITH GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE ASPCA
FAIRPORT, N.Y. – Effective today, January 21, 2026, Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, will update eligibility requirements for its Spay/Neuter Incentive Program to align with guidelines tied to grant funding received through New York State’s Animal Population Control Program, administered by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Under the revised requirements, household income is no longer an eligibility criterion for pet owners seeking low-cost spay/neuter services.
The grant, which provides $35,000 to support low-cost spay and neuter surgeries, enables organizations, including Lollypop Farm, to provide services for canines and felines to New York State residents who receive public assistance, including SNAP, Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid, Section 8 Housing Assistance, Safety Net Assistance, or Family Assistance. Additionally, caretakers qualify for services if their pet was adopted from a non-profit animal welfare organization or municipal animal shelter whose adoption fee did not include the cost of spay/neuter surgery
Alice Calabrese, President and CEO of Lollypop Farm, said, “This funding from the ASPCA allows us to remove barriers to care while ensuring that vital spay and neuter services reach families who need them most. These updates strengthen our ability to reduce pet overpopulation and promote the long-term health and well-being of animals throughout our community. We are grateful for the ASPCA’s support in helping make this essential service possible.”
Currently, due to high demand and capacity, Lollypop Farm is currently accepting SNIP applications for cats only. To qualify, felines must be between the age of fourth months and six years both at the time of application and the time of surgery. Cats must be in good health, have no history of aggression, and must be owned by the applicant and have been in the applicant’s custody for at least 30 days. If the cat was found as a stray, a good faith effort must have been made to locate the owner.
To learn more about SNIP, or to submit an application, please visit Lollypop Farm’s website. The Spay/Neuter Incentive Program provides qualified owners access to spay/neuter services for their household dog or cat at a significantly reduced cost. Services are performed at Lollypop Farm by appointment only. Our team of veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and assistants provide the highest level of care in our state-of-the-art Klingenstein Veterinary Clinic.
To discover how Lollypop Farm is impacting the Greater Rochester region through life-saving animal care, essential services, advocacy efforts, and impactful educational programming, or to learn how you can get involved, visit www.lollypop.org.
About Kindness for All Kind
Construction is underway on Lollypop Farm’s Kindness for All Kind project! Together, we’re building a brighter future for animals and the people who care for them throughout the Greater Rochester area and beyond. This visionary project will create a safe haven for animals in need, offer compassion to those seeking help, and provide unwavering support to the community and caregivers who make second chances possible every day.
Kindness for All Kind will enhance our abilities to care for animals and serve our community. The innovative project includes a new Animal Intake Center, enhanced Dog Holding Facilities, a community-focused Welcome Center, the Karpus Family Foundation Learning Center, expanded farm facilities, a modernized Maintenance Barn, and a Donations and Support Center to meet the growing needs of Lollypop Farm and the community. To learn more about Kindness for All Kind, including how you can support this generational investment in compassion and community, visit lollypop.org/kindness or contact Cathie Wright, Vice President of Donor Relations, at (585) 223-1330 ext. 245 or at wright@lollypop.org.
About Lollypop Farm
Established in 1873, Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, is the largest animal welfare organization helping pets and people in the Greater Rochester area. Lollypop Farm is committed to creating a just and compassionate world for all animals. Together with our community, we better the lives of animals through justice, prevention, and life-saving care. With its main campus in Fairport and a satellite adoption center in Greece Ridge Mall, the organization provides shelter, care, and adoption for dogs, cats, small animals, birds, reptiles, horses, and other farm animals. Lollypop Farm is an independent, nonprofit organization supported through donations and program fees. For more information and to meet current animals available for adoption, please visit www.lollypop.org and follow on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
About the New York State Animal Population Control Program
The New York State Animal Population Control Program (APCP) is a low-cost spay/neuter initiative run by the ASPCA for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, providing grants to shelters and nonprofits to help low-income residents or adopters get their pets spay or neutered, aiming to reduce pet overpopulation through accessible, affordable sterilization services for cats and dogs in New York State. Eligible pet owners must receive public assistance or have adopted from a qualified municipal organization, and the program supports organizations that provide these services.
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