When tiny Buddy arrived at Lollypop Farm in early December, he weighed less than two pounds. He was fighting an upper respiratory infection that made every breath a struggle. On
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 ReadingWhen Vanilla Bean first arrived at Lollypop Farm with his littermates, he seemed like just another tiny kitten in need of care. One of 15 kittens admitted that day, he
Keep ReadingIf ever a kitten earned the name Firefighter, it’s this brave little gray boy. Found staggering in the parking lot of a fire station, he was clearly very sick and
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 ReadingEvery cat who arrives at Lollypop Farm brings their own personality, and sometimes, a history we may never fully know. For some, like our “Spirit Cats,” their fearfulness often stems
Keep ReadingRocket 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 ReadingCats find their way to Lollypop for a multitude of reasons. In some cases, our community members find themselves with too many cats to take care of and turn to
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 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 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 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 ReadingWhen our community comes together, amazing things happen. Through patience, critical veterinary services, and compassionate, life-saving care, homeless and abused pets are transformed. But none of it is possible without
Keep Reading1. They won’t run circles around your house at 3 a.m. (probably) What are you supposed to complain about to your coworkers the next morning? In fact, your new senior
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 ReadingOn Wednesday, August 12, we hosted our very first adoption special since the pandemic hit in mid-March—#Adopt-A-Thon2020! Since Lollypop Farm is still not accessible to the public except by adoption
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 ReadingAmidst the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19 in our communities, many 9-to-5-ers have made the decision to start working from home in an effort to slow the spread of the
Keep ReadingHave you ever thought about adopting, but wished that there was a way for that pet to spend a few days in your home to ensure that they are a
Keep ReadingA tiny family arrives at the shelter It was late one night in October just before the shelter was getting ready to close for the evening when a litter of
Keep ReadingAs small as a grain of rice, a microchip can make a huge difference to a family of a lost pet. In the case of Ashes, a 3-year-old gray cat
Keep ReadingSome cats brought to Lollypop Farm just aren’t the right fit for your typical home. They may have spent most of their life living primarily outdoors, have a history of
Keep ReadingSome cats make a lasting impression during their stay at Lollypop Farm. Peter, a 5-year-old grey cat who came to the shelter in need of veterinary care was one such
Keep ReadingAugust 22nd, 2018, is a day dedicated to bringing cats to the veterinary clinic. But you might be wondering, why is an entire day dedicated to getting our feline friends
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