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Niko’s Second Chance – A Happy (and Fluffy) Tail

September 22, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Happy Tails

| Tags: Adoption, Adoption Stories, Animal Shelter, Dog, Happy Tails

When Niko first arrived at Lollypop Farm in April, this 10-year-old American Eskimo mix was in a poor state. He was more pink than white – he was missing most of his fur due to irritating skin allergies. His nails were so long they had started to grow into the pads of his feet, and …

Discovering New Connections with Pets

September 14, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Pet Care & Training, Shelter Life

| Tags: Classes, Humane Education, Pet Care, Pet Safety, Shelter Life

You love your pet! There isn’t anything you wouldn’t do for them. Whether it’s buying them their favorite food or cuddling on the couch with them for just a little while longer even when you’re already running late. Their your best friend, your family. But we also know you’ve had that moment, when you’re looking …

A furry family reunites after finding happy homes

September 14, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Happy Tails

| Tags: Adoption, Adoption Stories, Animal Shelter, Dog, Happy Tails

When Brandi and Matt first saw Charlotte in her kennel at Lollypop Farm, there wasn’t a doubt in their minds that she was meant to be part of their family. Little did they know, Charlotte had a family of sorts too, and soon they would all be brought together! Charlotte, a 1-year-old pit bull mix …

Boy Scout Helps Horses Overcome Obstacles to Adoption

September 14, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: On the Farm, Our Community

| Tags: Behavior and Training, Equine, Evelyn Z. Diehl Training & Rehabilitation Arena, Farm Yard, Horse, Volunteer Opportunities

John Santowski, a member of Boy Scout Troop 167 in Pittsford, NY, first came to Lollypop Farm to help a fellow scout with an Eagle Scout project. During that time on the farm yard, he recognized that many of the horses at Lollypop Farm need help learning to trust their riders in order to find …

A Dog Named Dolly Learns to Trust

August 30, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Pet Care & Training, Shelter Life

| Tags: Animal Shelter, Behavior, Behavior and Training, Classes, Dog, Training

When Dolly first arrived at Lollypop Farm in May, she was so frightened that she spent her first days cowering and growling in the back of her kennel. Dolly’s family had been going through a divorce, and she wasn’t able to stay in her home any longer. Dolly was so afraid that she wouldn’t even …

Abandoned Kitten Learns to Walk Again

August 17, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Happy Tails

| Tags: Animal Rescue, Cat, Clinic, Happy Tails, Kitten, Veterinary Care

Five-month-old Spirea was named after the bush he was found under. This little kitten was abandoned just outside of the doors of Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester. A visitor spotted him lying underneath the brush and alerted our staff, who rushed outside to help this frightened kitten. He was unable to use …

Twiggy gets a second chance

August 11, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: On the Farm, Our Community, Pet Welfare

| Tags: Equine, Evelyn Z. Diehl Training & Rehabilitation Arena, Farm Yard, Horse, Shelter Life

When Twiggy’s family could no longer provide for her care, they knew they could count on Lollypop Farm. And even though she was blind in one eye, we knew with the help of animal lovers like you, we could give her a second chance at a happy life.

11 Reasons to Join the Walk for the Animals at Barktober Fest

August 11, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Our Community, Pet Welfare, Shelter Life

| Tags: Adoption, Barktober Fest, Events, Farm Walk, Pet Welfare, Shelter Life, Walk for the Animals

Join Lollypop Farm on Saturday, September 30th for the 20th Anniversary of the Walk for the Animals at Barktober Fest! This annual fundraising event helps provide thousands of homeless and abused pets with shelter, veterinary services, and compassionate care. Here are just 11 of the many reasons the Walk for the Animals at Barktober Fest …

Abandoned and Injured, Limerick is Learning to Trust Again

July 31, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Pet Welfare

| Tags: Animal Rescue, Dog, Humane Law Enforcement, Klingenstein Veterinary Clinic, Pet Welfare

When the Rochester Police Department officers found a dog, abandoned and bleeding in an alley they reached out to Lollypop Farm’s Humane Law Enforcement for assistance. Lollypop Farm Investigator Laura Thompson responded to the call and what she found on the scene was truly terrible. The dog was attached to a cable, dragging a folding …

Vincent the cat loses an ear, gains a family

July 20, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Happy Tails

| Tags: Adoption Stories, Animal Rescue, Cat, Clinic, Happy Tails, Veterinary Care

An orange tabby named Tigger arrived at Lollypop Farm in early June when his family was moving and sadly couldn’t bring him along. This wasn’t the first time we’d met Tigger – he had first been rescued from a home with too many pets in 2006, and had been adopted from Lollypop Farm shortly afterwards. …

Keeping Pets in mind on #PetFireSafetyDay

July 14, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Pet Welfare

| Tags: Animal Shelter, Animal Welfare, Fire Safety, Humane Law Enforcement, Pet Safety

In honor of #PetFireSafetyDay, we’re sharing some tips for keeping your pets at home safe and preventing the danger that house fires can pose to our furry friends. It’s very important for pet owners to plan ahead and include their pets in annual safety preparations. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) urges families to check …

From Southern belle to “Paw-ffice” friend

June 30, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Happy Tails, Pet Welfare, Shelter Life

| Tags: Adoption, Adoption Stories, Animal Rescue, Animal Transport, Behavior and Training, Dog, Dog Training, Pet Welfare, Shelter Life

There are many ways a pet can find their way to Lollypop Farm. For 2-year-old Pepper that journey began with a plane ride over a thousand miles from everything she knew. Lollypop Farm will often receive transports from southern states. Many of the shelters there are overpopulated with dogs, and when we have the space, …

A Day in the Life at Lollypop Farm

June 30, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Shelter Life

| Tags: Animal Shelter, Behavior and Training, Dog, Dog Training, Pet Care, Shelter Life, Volunteer

Hello world, I’m Spencer! I’m a 3-year-old English Bulldog mix, and I came to Lollypop Farm in June. My people felt that I needed more attention than they were able to give me – and that’s okay! Sometimes when pet owners realize that they aren’t able to care for their animals, they try to do …

Toby received nutritious food…for maybe the first time

June 22, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Pet Welfare

| Tags: Animal Rescue, Dog, Humane Law Enforcement, Pet Welfare, Puppy, Veterinary Clinic

UPDATED 6/21/2017 We wanted everyone to know that Toby is making a miraculous recovery. He’s gaining weight and his fur is growing in. Most importantly though, he’s becoming a playful pup! Toby is currently still staying with his foster family. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported his journey from a starving puppy …

A Happy Ending for Tiffy

June 15, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Happy Tails

| Tags: Adoption Stories, Animal Rescue, Cat, Clinic, Happy Tails, Veterinary Care

There are certain adoption stories that really stick with you. One such story is Tiffy. This 7-year-old tabby first came to Lollypop Farm in early April in a sad state. Tiffy would undergo a challenging surgery and spend quite some time in recovery before finally finding her perfect family in late May. Tiffy arrived suffering …

From Girl Scouts to retirement, Bonnie Austin puts pets in need first

June 13, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Our Community, Shelter Life

| Tags: Our Community, Pet Peeves Helpline, Shelter Life, Volunteer, Volunteer Opportunities

Bonnie Austin has loved animals as far back as she can remember. She was first introduced to Lollypop Farm when she was just 11 years old. Bonnie came with her Girl Scout troop to learn pet CPR for their “First Aid to Animals” badge, and she has never stopped doing everything she can for pets …

A Tiny Smile from the Saddest Cat in the World

June 9, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Happy Tails

| Tags: Adoption, Adoption Stories, Cat, Happy Tails

When we first met Nutmeg, it seemed as though he might be the saddest cat in the world. This 5-year-old cat came to Lollypop Farm as a stray in September of 2016 with a perpetually worried face. He was very thin, and was suffering from a serious nasal infection. His ears were tattered, and his …

A New Generation of Pit Bull Owners

May 23, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Pet Care & Training

| Tags: Animal Shelter, Behavior and Training, Breed, Dog, Dog Behavior, Pit bull

Chances are you have probably seen conversations in the news or on social media regarding pit bulls. Some are nervous about the dogs having heard stories suggesting pit bulls to be aggressive and possibly dangerous. But, a new voice has begun to change the conversation and paint a new picture for a category of dogs …

Batman the Wayward Goat Wanders His Way to Safety

May 15, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: On the Farm, Shelter Life

| Tags: Farm, Farm Yard, Goat, Lost and Found, Stray

When we first met Batman in early April, we knew he was special. After all, it’s not every day that a stray goat finds its way to Lollypop Farm. This 1-month-old Nubian goat was brought to our doors after he was found wandering, alone on the highway in the middle of the night. Batman (named …

Acupuncture: How ancient medicine helps today’s pets in need

May 15, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Pet Care & Training, Shelter Life

| Tags: Acupuncture, Clinic, Dog, Klingenstein Veterinary Clinic, Shelter Life, Veterinary Services

Providing the best possible care for pets in need means going above and beyond to try new approaches for the challenges they face everyday. That’s exactly why Dr. Christine Garvey, a veterinarian at Lollypop Farm, became certified as a veterinary acupuncturist to bring innovative care to homeless and abused pets in our community. Acupuncture has …

National Hairball Awareness Day: Tips for Avoiding Coughing and Cleanup

April 28, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Pet Care & Training

| Tags: Cat, Grooming, Kitten, Pet Care

If you’re a cat owner, you’re already familiar with the eventuality of hairball cleanup. You know it’s not the most pleasant experience – for you, or your feline friend. But you can do something about the occasional return of the dreaded hairball! In honor of National Hairball Awareness Day (Friday, April 28), we’re sharing a …

A Day on the Farm

April 27, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: On the Farm, Our Community, Shelter Life

| Tags: Farmyard, Goat, Llama, Pig, Shelter Life

Spending time at Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, doesn’t just mean hanging out with puppies and kittens, there’s also a farm filled with animals! I was lucky enough to get to spend a day with the devoted farm staff. Walking into Lollypop Farm this day, I didn’t know what to expect. When …

Equine Open House and Adoption Showcase

April 22, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: On the Farm, Our Community

| Tags: Equine, Evelyn Z. Diehl Training & Rehabilitation Arena, Horse

Horse lovers from all over the area came to Lollypop Farm to learn more about our growing equine program at our Equine Open House and Adoption Showcase. Horses like Pumpkin, who was transferred from another rescue after a cruelty situation, showed that they’ve learned a few new tricks and can still make great companions. Pumpkin …

A Second Chance at Happiness: Capone’s Story

March 30, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Happy Tails

| Tags: Adoption, Animal Rescue, Clinic, Dog, Happy Tails

It was mid-January when we first met Capone. Although he looked like a much older dog at the time of his arrival, he was only 2 years old. Capone came to Lollypop Farm with a host of medical issues, and was destined for a long road to recovery before he would be ready to find …

Gliding into successful small pet care

March 10, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Pet Care & Training

| Tags: Adoption, Diet, SmallAnimals, SmallPet, SugarGlider

A sugar glider named Synester was recently surrendered to Lollypop Farm – a type of small pet that is not often seen here! Our staff went straight to work determining just what the best diet and environment would be to keep this little glider happy and healthy while she waited for a new home (which …

Beautiful Bernadette – The Story of a Farm Pig

March 1, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: On the Farm

| Tags: Cattle, Farm Walk, Farmyard, Pig

Meet Bernadette Francine! When this Hampshire farm pig came to Lollypop Farm in 2010 from the Erie County SPCA, she was just a 5 month old piglet. Needless to say, Bernadette has grown up! When Bernadette first arrived, our farm staff wanted to be sure that as a permanent resident of Lollypop Farm, she would …

Lucy the puppy captivates Rochester, and the world

February 23, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Shelter Life

| Tags: Adoption, Dog, Happy Tails, Puppy, Shelter Life

Here at Lollypop Farm, we know that all pets are special and unique in their own way. Lucy, puppy born at Lollypop Farm in October, just happened to catch the eye of our community, and the world! In October of 2016, an emaciated, flea-ridden pit bull came to Lollypop Farm as a stray. Our staff …

Incredible Journey for Mom and Pups

February 15, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Happy Tails

| Tags: Adoption, Behavior and Training, Dog, Foster Care, Puppy

Because of animal lovers like you, Daisy was able to get the time she needed to nurse her puppies and make a full recovery.

The story begins like so many others at Lollypop Farm, when a nameless white pit bull mix was brought to us as a stray. She was emaciated, covered in fleas, and missing most of her fur. She was given a warm kennel, food, and named Daisy. Clearly she was happy to have been saved from …

New arena means new life for rescue horses

February 1, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: On the Farm

| Tags: Equine, Evelyn Z. Diehl Training & Rehabilitation Arena, Horse

Some people in the horse community believe that rescue horses at a shelter are inferior, but animal lovers like you have always known better. “There is an unhappy stigma that rescue horses have,” says Lauren Kuss, equine manager at Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester. “People think that because they are here, they …

From playful pup to therapy dog

January 10, 2017

| By Lollypop Farm

Categories: Our Community, Pet Care & Training

| Tags: Behavior and Training, Dog, Dog Training, Pet Assisted Therapy, Training Classes

At Lollypop Farm, it’s not just about placing pets into new homes; it’s about supporting pet owners to create meaningful bonds with their companion pets. In addition to working with the thousands of pets in the shelter, the Lollypop Farm Behavior and Training team provide advice, private consultations, and dog training classes to people looking …