LOLLYPOP FARM CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY TO IMPACTFUL RESOURCES THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

FAIRPORT, N.Y. – Lollypop Farm is offering several hands-on classes designed to empower pet owners and connect the community with impactful resources and information. From understanding your cat or dog’s body language and non-verbal cues or protecting your pet by mastering life-saving skills, to starting your own backyard chicken flock, Lollypop Farm’s qualified, experienced instructors are here to support every step of your animal care journey.

Registration is now open for the classes listed below. To enroll and learn more about upcoming events, please visit Lollypop Farm’s website. Each class will be held at Lollypop Farm’s campus located at 99 Fairport Rd. Fairport, N.Y. 14450.

Backyard Chickens (FREE) –
Offered: May 4
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Learn all about chicken care, from behavior and health to legality and coop maintenance. Lollypop Farm’s experienced staff will take you under their wing as you gain important chicken care skills, learn tips and tricks, and access invaluable resources. Whether you are preparing for a flock of your own or just curious about these funky fowl, this workshop is sure to be an egg-cellent time!

Pet First Aid and CPR ($75) –
Offered: Saturday, May 3, Saturday June 7, Saturday July 5
Time: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
This course provides potentially life-saving information, including CPR and basic first aid practices, to help pet owners provide temporary, urgent care to pets until they can reach a veterinary or emergency clinic. To attend this course, you must be at least 14 years old.

Cat Behavior 101 (FREE) –
Offered: May 17, June 21
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
This introductory course covers the basics of cat body language and how to have safe and successful interactions with cats of all temperaments. Cats are often misunderstood, and at times their behaviors can be difficult to understand, even for experienced cat owners. This course will explore the many ways in which our feline companions communicate and how we, as humans, can better understand them. This course will also discuss cat socialization and behavior modification.

Dog Behavior 101 (FREE) –
Offered: May 24, June 28
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This introductory course focuses on dog body language using the TEMP acronym (Tails, Ears/Eyes, Mouth, and Posture). Most of us know that when a dog wags their tail, it means they’re happy! But did you know a dog’s tail wag can also be used to communicate insecurity or nervousness? And what about other behaviors like lip licking or avoiding eye contact? Whether you’re a first-time dog owner or have lived with dogs for years, Dogs 101 will help you to better understand the numerous and complex ways our canine friends communicate their wants, needs, and emotions.

As part of its ongoing mission to reduce animal cruelty and neglect, Lollypop Farm is expanding its outreach with the construction of the Karpus Family Foundation Learning Center – a state-of-the-art facility that will feature community spaces, exhibits, and classrooms where people of all ages can learn about animal welfare, empathy, and responsible pet ownership. Humane Education promotes kindness, develops empathy, and cultivates compassion toward animals, people, and the environment. Lollypop Farm empowers individuals to gain knowledge and tools to make informed, socially-responsible choices to better the lives of animals in our community.

About Lollypop Farm

Established in 1873, Lollypop Farm, 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.

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