During Thanksgiving week, the SPCA Serving Erie County responded to a large-scale animal welfare case on a farm in Brant, N.Y., taking in more than 200 animals. Cats, dogs, and
Keep ReadingIt is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Riley, our sweet Nigerian Dwarf goat and cherished animal ambassador at Lollypop Farm. Riley became ill suddenly, and despite
Keep ReadingPotbelly pigs are inherently social animals with vibrant personalities. They thrive in environments where they can interact and engage with other pigs, as companionship is essential for their emotional and
Keep ReadingEnrichment refers to activities or items provided to animals to encourage their natural behaviors. While it may be hard to imagine, your adorable pet potbelly pig is descended from wild
Keep ReadingIt’s hard to resist the charm of a pig. With their big personalities, intelligence, and undeniable cuteness, it’s easy to see why more and more people are considering pigs as
Keep ReadingPotbelly pigs are absolutely adorable and super cuddly, making them great companions! However, they have some unique care needs that are important to understand before bringing one home. From regular
Keep ReadingAt Lollypop Farm, finding loving homes for animals doesn’t just happen through public adoptions; sometimes, it’s thanks to the support of community partners. Recently, our friends at the Genesee Country
Keep ReadingIf you’ve ever walked past a pasture or visited a barn and found yourself wondering about the horse’s care, you’re not alone. Items such as boots and blankets serve a
Keep ReadingAt Lollypop Farm, every animal’s journey to a new home is important, including our equines. We often discuss length of stay, which refers to how long an animal is in
Keep ReadingSpring has sprung, which means chick season is heavily upon us! Because of this, Lollypop Farm will start getting calls about unwanted roosters (male chickens). Last year we received dozens
Keep ReadingRecently, 50 snow geese were found dead on Seneca Lake along the border of Ontario and Yates County. These geese are currently being tested for bird flu, raising concerns about
Keep ReadingJoy, a 2-year-old Nigerian dwarf goat was surrendered to Lollypop Farm earlier this year heavily pregnant. After only a week, she felt comfortable enough to give birth to three goat
Keep ReadingIn August 2024, several horses in New York State tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in multiple counties: Saint Lawrence, Madison, Oneida, Orange, Ulster, Cayuga, Wayne, and Washington. EEE
Keep ReadingIf you visit the Lollypop Farm farm walk, you may notice a beautiful spotted horse following closely behind a friend. She carefully steps through the pasture and listens intently for
Keep ReadingAs one of the few facilities in western New York that helps house and rehome farm animals, Lollypop Farm takes pride in the farm yard. We are happy to welcome
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 ReadingDid you know that the average bee can visit more than 2,000 flowers in one day? Did you know that bees and other pollinators are celebrated during National Pollinator Week
Keep ReadingLast week, Monroe County had its first confirmed case of Avian Flu (HPAI). It is believed that migratory birds are bringing this up as they travel back North. Here at
Keep ReadingWhen you tell someone you work at Lollypop Farm, you are often met with a beaming smile. There are sweet memories shared of visiting the farm walk and pictures of
Keep ReadingThere’s no denying it—chicks are absolutely adorable! Seeing them for sale in farm shops, agricultural stores, or online this time of year can certainly be tempting. However, there is much
Keep ReadingEarly in the morning on Tuesday, November 10th, our staff said goodbye to Bernadette—a long-time resident of the farm walk and beloved member of the Lollypop Farm family. At 10
Keep ReadingMeet our new Equine Manager at Lollypop Farm, Steven Stevens! Steven recently moved to New York from Texas, where he and his wife owned Stevens Natural Horsemanship. Steve has published
Keep ReadingAre you on the market for a new pal? There are so many wonderful horses waiting for homes at Lollypop Farm! A number them are not rideable, but they still
Keep ReadingSometimes when enjoying the farm walk here at Lollypop Farm, our visitors don’t realize that chickens, some of our favorite feathered friends, are actually some of the most interesting animals
Keep ReadingAre you a lover of our potbellied pals? There are lot of people out there who have always wanted to have a pig as a pet! Pigs are adorable, affectionate,
Keep ReadingIt’s not very well known, but there is a big issue with little pigs. Lollypop Farm currently has over 20 potbellied pigs, the majority of whom were admitted because they
Keep ReadingOn an unseasonably warm afternoon in late December, we welcomed the arrival of Noel and Harvey, two beautiful baby goats born at Lollypop Farm. Rescued from deplorable conditions The two
Keep ReadingJohn Santowski, a member of Boy Scout Troop 167 in Pittsford, NY, first came to Lollypop Farm to help a fellow scout with an Eagle Scout project. During that time
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