LOLLYPOP FARM PARTNERING WITH ROCHESTER AMERICANS TO HOST DOGS NIGHT OUT ON APRIL 1 AT BLUE CROSS ARENA
FAIRPORT, N.Y. – Two beloved Rochester institutions are teaming up for a night that celebrates hockey and the human-animal bond. Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, is proud to announce an exciting partnership with the Rochester Americans to host Dogs Night Out on Wednesday, April 1 at Blue Cross Arena.
The dog-friendly event, the first of its kind in nearly a decade, kicks off a broader initiative led by the Amerks and forward Brendan Warren to raise awareness about pet adoption and help more animals find loving homes. Fans can enjoy the action alongside their canine companions when the Amerks take the ice against the Charlotte Checkers, with puck drop scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Alice Calabrese, Lollypop Farm President and CEO, said: “Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, is proud to partner with the Rochester Americans organization for an event that brings together two iconic Rochester institutions around something our community truly loves – animals. This partnership is a fun and meaningful way to celebrate our connections with our pets while expanding awareness of the importance of pet adoption and the wide range of services and resources Lollypop Farm offers to support pets and the people who love them. We’re excited to connect with fans and their dogs in a way that strengthens our community and helps more pets find the loving homes they deserve.”
Chad Buck, Vice President of Business Operations for the Rochester Americans said: “Dogs Night Out brings people and animals together in a welcoming environment where fans can enjoy Amerks hockey alongside their pets. We’re proud to work alongside Lollypop Farm on an event that highlights pet adoption and gives our community another opportunity to connect around something fun and positive.”
Dogs Night Out tickets are priced at $20 with $5 from each ticket being donated to Lollypop Farm. All fans with dogs in attendance will be seated in one of three dedicated sections known as the “K-9 Korner” (211–213), as dogs will not be permitted in other sections or the suite level. Fans will be limited to bringing just one dog per person to the game. Tickets are now available and can be purchased by visiting www.amerks.com/dogs.
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.
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