LOLLYPOP FARM’S 30TH ANNUAL TAILS OF HOPE RAISES $467,865 TO HELP ANIMALS IN NEED
FAIRPORT, N.Y. – Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, is proud to announce that through the generosity of the Greater Rochester community, $467,865 was raised during the 30th annual Tails of Hope Telethon, presented by Hoselton Automall, on Saturday to help animals in need.
“Year after year, our community shows just how deeply it cares about animals in need,” said Alice Calabrese, President and CEO of Lollypop Farm. “Reaching this incredible milestone of 30 Telethons is a testament to the compassion of the Greater Rochester community. These funds are vital in sustaining our ability to provide veterinary services, nutritious food, community programs, and lifesaving care for thousands of pets. We especially want to thank our friends at Hoselton Automall, 13WHAM ABC, Rock 95.1, Country 100.5, NewsRadio WHAM 1180, Lori’s Natural Foods Center, Smola Consulting, Delta Sonic Car Wash, John Betlem Heating and Cooling, ARK Veterinary Hospital and Urgent Care, GVK9 and Premium Dog Care, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, and Soy Boy Organic Tofu for their unwavering support.”
For more than 30 years, the Tails of Hope Telethon has highlighted both the challenges animals face and the lifesaving care, veterinary services, and community programs provided by Lollypop Farm. If you missed an opportunity to donate during Telethon, you can still help support Lollypop Farm’s life-saving work by texting “Hope” to 70678 or by visiting Lollypop Farm’s website.
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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