What is a microchip? A pet microchip is a tiny electronic device, about the size of a grain of rice, that’s placed just under the skin between the shoulder blades.
Keep Reading2025 was a year of “Happy Tails,” our wonderful community, and continued construction across the Lollypop Farm campus. Community Pet Care Events Our Community Pet Care Events continued this year.
Keep ReadingShakira’s story is one of expert veterinary care and community compassion. New Technology As a nonprofit, having the right tools can mean the difference between uncertainty and lifesaving clarity. That’s
Keep ReadingWhen tiny Buddy arrived at Lollypop Farm in early December, he weighed less than two pounds. He was fighting an upper respiratory infection that made every breath a struggle. On
Keep ReadingWhen Moose arrived at Lollypop Farm, his condition told a heartbreaking story. Transferred from another shelter, this sweet little dog carried the visible and hidden scars of mistreatment, including rubber
Keep ReadingWhen Vanilla Bean first arrived at Lollypop Farm with his littermates, he seemed like just another tiny kitten in need of care. One of 15 kittens admitted that day, he
Keep ReadingIf ever a kitten earned the name Firefighter, it’s this brave little gray boy. Found staggering in the parking lot of a fire station, he was clearly very sick and
Keep ReadingIt started with a phone call — a report of an unpleasant odor coming from a home in New Hartford. When Animal Control Officer John Treem arrived to investigate, he
Keep ReadingEight-year-old Juliet arrived at Lollypop Farm in February 2025 as part of a humane law enforcement case. Upon arrival, Juliet and her companions received veterinary care and underwent behavior assessments
Keep ReadingEvery cat who arrives at Lollypop Farm brings their own personality, and sometimes, a history we may never fully know. For some, like our “Spirit Cats,” their fearfulness often stems
Keep ReadingJust like people, cats have many different personalities. In cases where a cat has lived outside for most of their life, with the freedom to come and go as they
Keep ReadingA group of tiny kittens were brought to Lollypop Farm in pretty bad shape, but their story has proved to be an “eye-opening” story of resilience and determination. A Good
Keep ReadingWalking by the Penfield Presbyterian Church at 1881 Jackson Road in Penfield, you may notice a little red dog house sitting outside. But you won’t find a dog in there.
Keep ReadingProphetic Dream (“Chelo”) was found wandering the forests in Puerto Rico in terrible condition. This handsome 2015 Bay Registered 15.3h Thoroughbred Gelding was abandoned after 32 races. Caribbean Thoroughbred Aftercare
Keep ReadingColin Robinson looked a little like a gray shadow lurking about finding the best place to hide in his condo here at Lollypop Farm. That’s probably why cat staff affectionately
Keep ReadingLilly, a 13-year old Golden Retriever, was brought to Lollypop Farm in early June when her owner was no longer able to care for her. Sadly, Lilly had many health
Keep ReadingThere’s something very special about Rutile. ❤️ Rescued from a house fire in Perinton, NY earlier this year, this 2-year-old feline friend came to Lollypop Farm in very rough shape.
Keep ReadingOn Wednesday, August 12, we hosted our very first adoption special since the pandemic hit in mid-March—#Adopt-A-Thon2020! Since Lollypop Farm is still not accessible to the public except by adoption
Keep ReadingTuesday, May 5, was #GivingTuesdayNow – a global initiative to raise funds for nonprofit organizations during this uncertain time. As an animal shelter that receives no government support, Lollypop Farm
Keep ReadingSome pets wait longer than others to find their perfect home. While animals at Lollypop Farm can take as long as they need to find their new families so long
Keep ReadingSophie, a 2-year-old Shih Tzu mix, was brought to Lollypop Farm in desperate need of help. She was dirty, covered in matts, and had given birth to two tiny puppies
Keep ReadingSome pets at Lollypop Farm take longer than others to find their happy homes. In the case of Jorah, a 10-year-old retriever mix, his journey from the streets to a
Keep ReadingA tiny family arrives at the shelter It was late one night in October just before the shelter was getting ready to close for the evening when a litter of
Keep ReadingAs small as a grain of rice, a microchip can make a huge difference to a family of a lost pet. In the case of Ashes, a 3-year-old gray cat
Keep ReadingTuesday, October 29, was #NationalCatDay! Although we like to think of every day as National Cat Day at Lollypop Farm, yesterday was a particularly special day that resulted in the
Keep ReadingDuring the spring and summer months when we start to see warmer temperatures in Rochester, unfixed outdoor cats start reproducing in large numbers. As a result, their kittens often end
Keep ReadingWhen a concerned citizen in East Rochester came upon a domestic rabbit under their deck in mid-February, it was clear that the rabbit was in need of care. Unsure of
Keep ReadingDuring the spring and summer months, kittens arrive at animal shelters in droves, often motherless and requiring round-the-clock care. “Kitten Season” poses a need for both foster volunteers to care
Keep Reading11-year-old Lilly, a Cairn Terrier mix, was brought to Lollypop Farm in January in a very sad state. Lilly’s fur was full of thick, dirty mats containing bits of debris.
Keep ReadingBiscuit was just 4 months old when she arrived at Lollypop Farm in distress. Biscuit was terribly thin with severe corneal ruptures and an upper respiratory infection. This kitten would
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