Doggy Day Out: Summer Edition
June 20, 2025
With the sun shining down and the days getting longer, summer is in full swing in Rochester! Whether you are spending time with your pup or taking a dog on
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Decompression: Getting your new pet settled into your home
June 12, 2025
Bringing a new pet into your home is an exciting experience, but it’s important to remember that change can be overwhelming—especially for the newest member of your family. Imagine you’ve
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Humane Law Enforcement at Lollypop Farm Helps Lead the Charge for Stronger Animal Protection Laws in New York
May 07, 2025
At Lollypop Farm, our mission to build a more compassionate world for animals goes far beyond our shelter walls. Every day, our Humane Law Enforcement investigators work to investigate and
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A Breath of Hope: A Timely Donation Provides Aaliyah a Second Chance
April 22, 2025
Sometimes, a gift can change everything. When tiny puppy Aaliyah struggled to breathe, her future seemed uncertain. Aspiration pneumonia is not uncommon in small puppies like her, as they are
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Monroe County Grant Supports Humane Law Enforcement Efforts
July 16, 2024
Thanks to County Executive Adam Bello, a $75,000 grant from Monroe County is supporting Lollypop Farm’s Humane Law Enforcement efforts, which are critical to keeping animals safe in our community.
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Lollypop Farm Community Pet Care Events Help Bring Preventative Care to Rochester Residents
June 17, 2024
Lollypop Farm kicked off the summer with a community pet care event at the Cameron Community Teen Center in Rochester on Wednesday, June 12th. The event featured free dog vaccines,
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The Little Free Pet Pantry
June 14, 2024
Walking 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.
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What to do when you find kittens
May 24, 2024
Each spring and summer, our community sees an influx of homeless kittens. Affectionately known as “kitten season,” this can be one of the busiest times at Lollypop Farm and shelters
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Campaign Update: Kindness for All Kind
May 24, 2024
A Letter from Our President While it seems like only yesterday, it has been almost a year since we held the groundbreaking ceremony to announce our Kindness for All Kind
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Dog Bite Prevention Week: Collaborating with Schools to Spread the Word
April 11, 2024
Lollypop Farm Humane Education team members have spent the last few months working with the students from Charles T. Lunsford School No. 19 in the Rochester City School District. Each
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A Friend to All Animals: Jenna
April 04, 2024
Imagine this: An animal lover who has been part of the animal welfare community since she was born. A toddler who has met countless foster animals. A five-year-old who asked
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We are in this Together: The Rochester Veterinary Crisis
November 13, 2023
An emergency in the middle of the night is one of every pet owner’s worst nightmares. The recent announcement of the closure of the only 24-hour emergency clinic in Rochester,
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Learning to be Loved: Dorothy’s Story
May 03, 2023
Dorothy, a beautiful 3-year-old cat, was found accompanied by her three kittens in Spring 2023. It was clear that Dorothy had been living outside for a long time, and she
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Help them Home this Fireworks Season
June 26, 2022
In a matter of seconds, your pet can become lost. They may dash through an open door, chase after another animal, or run from a loud noise. This time of
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Bees at Work
June 19, 2022
Did 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
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A Special Cat with Special Needs
December 09, 2021
When Bunny the cat was first brought to Lollypop Farm in April 2021, we were taken in by her friendly and loving demeanor. After completing her initial health exam, it
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Progressive New Animal Welfare Legislation
November 01, 2021
We’re thrilled that Governor Hochul recently signed two important animal welfare bills into law! Lollypop Farm actively supported these bills through meetings and writing letters to regional representatives, and launching
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Community Solutions to Cats Living in Our Community
October 21, 2021
A recent Democrat and Chronicle column appraised our community’s feral cat problem, with a specific concern about the impact on birds and small mammals. The article suggested that it was “time
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Wanted: Foster Volunteers for Large-Breed Dogs
June 14, 2021
Big dogs at Lollypop Farm need people with big hearts–like you!. Right now, we are actively recruiting volunteers to foster large-breed dogs in your home. Big dogs often spend longer
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Be Kind to Animals Art Show Goes Digital – Again!
May 06, 2021
For the second year in a row, our Be Kind to Animals Art Show has gone digital! This year we invited kids and animal lovers of all ages to help
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Congratulations To The First Annual Be Kind To Animals Service Award Winners!
May 04, 2021
By working together with our community Lollypop Farm helps pets in need. While it takes everyone pitching in to create a justice and a compassionate world for all animals, we’re
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What to do if you find a wild animal
March 14, 2021
With Spring right around the corner, we are likely to see an increase in our encounters with wildlife of all kinds. Here you can find a series of tips on
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We’re Celebrating a Record-Breaking Tails of Hope Telethon!
March 10, 2021
On Saturday, March 6, we kicked off one of our single biggest fundraising events of the year—our 25th Annual Tails of Hope Telethon. Of course, Telethon was anything but ordinary
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Kitten survives dog attack thanks to generous community
February 10, 2021
Just a few days after Christmas, a small kitten named Iris was attacked by a dog. Just a couple of months old, the kitten was rushed to Lollypop Farm in
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Jackson, the playful pup, is recovering thanks to you!
January 12, 2021
Right now, Jackson is recovering in a loving foster home, but that wasn’t always the case. Like playful pups tend to do, Jackson got a little too rambunctious for his
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Lollypop Farm Celebrates Surpassing 90% Save Rate
January 12, 2021
It’s no secret that the past year has been full of challenges. Yet as we enter 2021, we are filled with gratitude and excitement as Lollypop Farm and our community
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Bark in the Mew Year with a new friend!
December 14, 2020
What better way to start a new year than with a new friend? When you adopt, you’re giving a pet a second chance at a happy and loving home. Lollypop
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Help give hope to pets like Valencia this holiday season
December 14, 2020
UPDATE: Valencia is currently in a foster home, receiving round-the-clock care and individualized attention. She still has a ways to go on the road to recovery, but thanks to your
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Five Transformations You Won’t Want to Miss
November 12, 2020
When our community comes together, amazing things happen. Through patience, critical veterinary services, and compassionate, life-saving care, homeless and abused pets are transformed. But none of it is possible without
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A Simple Way to Support Pets in Need this Holiday Season
November 12, 2020
Friday, November 13, is #WorldKindnessDay. Wondering if there’s some small act of kindness you can feel great about today? Create a Facebook fundraiser that will support the care for pets
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