June 25, 2025
The summer months are full of fun—backyard barbecues, beach days, fireworks, and family gatherings. But amid the excitement, things can get a little chaotic. An open gate, a screen door
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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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May 13, 2025
At 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
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February 14, 2025
Recently, 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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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March 31, 2020
As news of extended closings and social distancing recommendations due to COVID-19 continue, I want to take a moment to give you an update from Lollypop Farm. I also want
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March 12, 2020
This morning we woke up to the news of a confirmed case of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in Monroe County. With the number of cases in New York on the rise,
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