LOLLYPOP FARM ANNOUNCES DATES AND SITES FOR COMMUNITY VACCINATION EVENTS
FAIRPORT, N.Y. – Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, will continue its work to remove barriers to veterinary care this spring, beginning in May with the first of four community pet care events. These events are designed to bring impactful services and meaningful resources directly to underserved areas within the Greater Rochester area, helping more pets receive the care they need while connecting community members with compassionate support.
“We know that access to basic veterinary care is still out of reach for too many people, and that gap puts beloved pets at risk,” said Alice Calabrese, President and CEO of Lollypop Farm. “Our community vaccination program is about removing those barriers, meeting people where they are, and ensuring every animal has the chance to live a healthy, happy life. Vaccines are one of the simplest, most effective ways to protect pets from serious disease, and by making this care more accessible, we’re not only safeguarding individual animals; we’re strengthening the health and resilience of our entire community and helping keep pets at home with the people who love them.”
In addition to core vaccinations, these first-come, first-served events offer pet food and supplies, along with access to Lollypop Farm’s knowledgeable staff who can provide guidance on behavior, training, and other resources to help strengthen the bond between pets and their people.
The first event, serving dogs only, will take place at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6 at the David F. Gannt R-Center, in partnership with New Hope for Marketview Heights. Additional events are scheduled as follows:
- August 20 (cats only) – The Hochstein School
- September 3 (dogs only) – Connected Communities Neighborhood Hub
- October 6 (dogs only) – The People’s Pantry
All events will run through 2 p.m., or while supplies last.
Lollypop Farm continues to broaden its impact across the region by strengthening partnerships, engaging with community members, and expanding its lifesaving approach. In 2025, the organization administered nearly 2,000 vaccines, representing a 65 percent increase over the previous year, while distributing nearly 6,000 pounds of pet food across five community pet care events. These efforts also connected thousands of pet owners with vital services, including veterinary care, behavioral support, educational programming, and the organization’s pet pantry.
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 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 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.
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