Campers attending Nature Explorer Week at The Hochstein School were in for a surprise when Joy, one of Lollypop Farm’s beloved animal ambassadors, made a special appearance alongside Mary, our
Keep ReadingVolunteers at Lollypop Farm help animals in need in so many important ways, including a small but mighty team of supporters called the Lollypop Farm Professionals. At its inception, the
Keep ReadingDuring 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 ReadingStaff at Lollypop Farm know him well. John Ball is one of our most dedicated Doggy Day Out volunteers, and so far, he’s taken more than 30 dogs on adventures
Keep ReadingAt Lollypop Farm, we believe that every pet deserves access to compassionate care and every pet owner deserves support in keeping their beloved companions happy and healthy. Over the past
Keep ReadingOur volunteers are at the heart of what we do here at Lollypop Farm, and we want to thank them all for what they do to help save the lives
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 ReadingWith 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
Keep ReadingBringing 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
Keep ReadingAt 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
Keep ReadingSometimes, 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
Keep ReadingThanks 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.
Keep ReadingLollypop 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,
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 ReadingEach 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
Keep ReadingA 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
Keep ReadingLollypop 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
Keep ReadingImagine 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
Keep ReadingAn 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,
Keep ReadingDorothy, 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
Keep ReadingIn 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
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 ReadingWhen 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
Keep ReadingWe’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
Keep ReadingA 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
Keep ReadingBig 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
Keep ReadingFor 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
Keep ReadingBy 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
Keep ReadingWith 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
Keep ReadingOn 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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