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LOLLYPOP FARM PROVIDES TIPS TO SAFEGUARD PETS AS PART OF NATIONAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MONTH

FAIRPORT, N.Y. – September is National Emergency Preparedness Month and Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, is reminding pet owners of the critical importance of including their pets in their emergency planning.

A national study estimates that 83 percent of pet owners in the United States reported living in a community that is threatened by natural disasters, yet only 46 percent have developed an emergency preparedness plan that includes their pet.

Furthermore, one in five pet owners have evacuated their homes due to a disaster and nearly half have left at least one pet behind during an evacuation, often due to a lack of time, cost, and inadequate preparation.

While displacement can seem unlikely, natural disasters, fires, accidents, extreme temperatures, and other events could force someone to unexpectedly leave their home. Having a plan in place can help to ensure a positive outcome in a stressful situation.

Lollypop Farm recommends making important preparations to safeguard pets during an emergency, including having a carrier for each small pet and leashes for each dog, updated vaccination records for each pet, photos of your pets in case of separation, medications, food, blankets, toys, litter, and any other items that may be needed to maintain your pet’s health and well-being.

If the unthinkable happens and your pet goes missing during an emergency, Lollypop Farm is here to help. Pet owners can submit a Lost Pet Report through our website that details information about your pet. This information will prove vital should your pet find its way to Lollypop Farm. Submitting a form will also automatically share your pet’s information with our team and add it to our public lost and found listings and social media accounts.

Emergencies also require fast action to keep pets safe. That’s why Lollypop Farm offers classes in pet first aid and CPR, giving owners the knowledge and skills needed to provide temporary, life-saving care until professional veterinary help is available. Through these resources, we’re committed to helping people protect and care for their pets when it matters most.

For more helpful tips, including a template to create a pet identification card or to learn more about the various classes being offered, visit Lollypop Farm’s website.

 

To discover how Lollypop Farm is making a difference across the Greater Rochester region through life-saving animal care, essential services, and impactful educational programming, or to learn how you can get involved, please 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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