Rocket was no stranger to the outdoors. As a community cat, he had spent his life roaming the neighborhood. One of his biggest admirers was Iva, a nearby resident who
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 ReadingAt just two days old, with their umbilical cords still attached, a litter of puppies was found in a bucket next to a dumpster in the city of Rochester. Their
Keep ReadingWhat if the biggest difference you make this year comes with wagging tails and grateful eyes? The rewards of fostering a dog are numerous. But sometimes, finding the right family
Keep ReadingWith her adorable smile and energetic attitude, you would never know that Princess is a 14-year-old dog. Because many families tend to prefer younger pets at adoption, sweet seniors like
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 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 ReadingSummertime is here, full of hot weather, fun in the sun, and pool parties. Lollypop Farm wants to keep you and your pet safe this summer with these extra cool
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 ReadingI am so proud of the work done at Lollypop Farm every day. Tuesday, April 16th, marked a particularly momentous time for our shelter. As part of an ongoing investigation,
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 ReadingSometimes seemingly simple things can make the biggest difference. When Whisper, a one-year-old black-and-white dog, came to Lollypop Farm, she was in very poor condition. She was emaciated, could not
Keep ReadingSometimes what pets need most when they come to Lollypop Farm is peace. Peace to live out their days in a safe and loving environment. Affectionately called “forever foster” by
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 ReadingThey say every scar tells a story. If that’s true, Huxley has quite a few stories to tell. Huxley was brought in after he was discovered tied to a pole.
Keep ReadingLollypop Farm understands the importance of animals in everyday life, as our pets become family. October is National Animal Safety and Protection Month, a month to bring awareness to the
Keep ReadingIn the Car The sun beats down through the glass, magnifying the heat. As the temperature rises a dog starts to pant and move around the car with worry. The
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 ReadingWhile the warm weather brings out those beautiful lilac bushes, a little pest is waving in the wind ready to strike! Ticks come out at any temperature above freezing, so
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 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 ReadingEach spring and summer, hundreds of thousands of kittens will be born across the U.S. And while the image may make you think of adorable little balls of fluff running
Keep ReadingEveryday Lollypop Farm Humane Law Enforcement Department receives calls asking us to look in on animals who may be victims of abuse. Our five investigators are charged with investigating and
Keep ReadingAn article was published recently in USA Today and other media sources questioning the safety of Seresto collars, a popular flea and tick treatment for many pets in North America.
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 ReadingIn addition to caring for homeless pets in our community, Lollypop Farm is also here for you, pet owners, as an educational resource. Through communicating the basics of pet-related dangers
Keep ReadingJust 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
Keep ReadingWhen Shaggy, a 6-year-old terrier mix was admitted to Lollypop Farm in mid-December, his hopes for survival seemed bleak. The small dog had been viciously attacked by three larger dogs,
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