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Sometimes 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,
Keep ReadingUPDATE (January 14, 4:22 p.m.): As our team continues to rescue cats from the property, we have now removed 90+ cats and kittens, and all are now receiving veterinary care
Keep ReadingRight 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
Keep ReadingIt’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
Keep ReadingBrrr… It’s that time of the year again, Rochester. Temperatures are dropping and the snow is falling. The winter season is not without its challenges. From chapped paws to dangerously
Keep ReadingThroughout the month of October Van Bortel Subaru, Subaru Loves Pets, and the ASPCA are helping to waive adoption fees for select pets to help find homes for pets facing
Keep ReadingSince 1873, when our organization was originally called The Humane Society of Rochester and Monroe County, we have been dedicated to fighting cruelty and helping animals in our community. Over
Keep ReadingYou’ve heard it time and time again this summer, but due to this unprecedented time the Walk for the Animals at Barktober Fest presented by Pet Supplies Plus is going
Keep ReadingIt has been over 8 weeks since COVID-19 rocked our world here at Lollypop Farm. If there is one thing these past few weeks have taught us, it is that
Keep ReadingWhen temperatures rise, leaving pets locked in a car can be dangerous. High temperatures can cause irreparable organ damage and even death. You can take these steps to protect pets
Keep ReadingAs the world has been battling COVID-19 over the past months, Lollypop Farm has been adapting rapidly to the changes this pandemic requires. And we will continue to evolve as
Keep ReadingIt’s spring, and the warm weather has everyone in Rochester wanting to be outside as much as we can. While you are out, you might even come across a litter
Keep ReadingIn the midst of brutally beating his partner, Bruno’s former owner directed his blows towards Bruno. Working with the police, Lollypop Farm Humane Law Enforcement acted swiftly to seize Bruno
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