Tag Archives: Clinic

Seeing is Believing

A 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

A Teeny-Tiny Surgery

When Jack-Jack was brought to Lollypop Farm, she had a small problem. Well, for her, it was a big problem. Being only about a quarter of an ounce, the tumor

Kitten survives dog attack thanks to generous community

Just 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

After harrowing attack and surgery, Shaggy goes home

When 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,

Walter’s Legacy of Love at Lollypop Farm

Walter, our much-loved clinic cat at Lollypop Farm, crossed the rainbow bridge in early September. He had a very important job here at the shelter—he comforted pets as they woke

Enzo’s Happy Ending

Tuesday, May 5, was #GivingTuesdayNow – a global initiative to raise funds for nonprofit organizations during this uncertain time. As an animal shelter that receives no government support, Lollypop Farm

World Spay Day is Coming up on February 25!

Every year at Lollypop Farm, we celebrate World Spay Day (always in the last week of February) by spaying and neutering a large number of cats for free! In 2020,

Sophie and her puppies get a second chance

Sophie, a 2-year-old Shih Tzu mix, was brought to Lollypop Farm in desperate need of help. She was dirty, covered in matts, and had given birth to two tiny puppies

A Day in the Life of a Shelter Veterinary Clinic

Here at the Lollypop Farm veterinary clinic, no day is ever the same. From teeny tiny kittens to farm pigs over 150 pounds, our veterinary team keeps pretty busy to

Free Wellness Clinic at Lollypop Farm Helps 22 Cats

In an effort to provide critical services to Rochester-area pet owners, Lollypop Farm held another free pet wellness clinic, this time right at the main shelter in Fairport! Unlike the

11-year-old Lilly’s Incredible Transformation

11-year-old Lilly, a Cairn Terrier mix, was brought to Lollypop Farm in January in a very sad state. Lilly’s fur was full of thick, dirty mats containing bits of debris.

A bright future for Biscuit

Biscuit was just 4 months old when she arrived at Lollypop Farm in distress. Biscuit was terribly thin with severe corneal ruptures and an upper respiratory infection. This kitten would

Ruckus’ Run-in with a porcupine

UPDATE: In early September, Ruckus the St. Bernard came to Lollypop Farm after a run-in with a local wild animal that he was already all-too familiar with: a

Free Vaccination Clinic Helps Rochester’s Pets and their families

In an effort to provide critical services to Rochester-area pet owners, Lollypop Farm recently held our very first free vaccination clinic at the Baden Street Settlement in downtown Rochester on

Farosh the Iguana Receives Essential Surgery

There is no surgery too small (or too strange) for the veterinary clinic here at Lollypop Farm! Each and every day, cats and dogs are spayed and neutered in our

Clinic performs complicated, three-hour surgery to bring comfort to Mama

A Second Chance for Bendy

When Bendy was brought to Lollypop Farm in a shoebox, his chances for survival seemed slim. A concerned community member had found him on the side of the road, completely

Healing with Holly

Update: In early April, Holly was officially adopted by her foster mom, Liz! Forget about a “foster fail,” we’re calling this a “foster win!. When longtime Lollypop Farm foster

The mysterious case of Clara’s changing eye

We first met Clara the calico in 2009. She was brought to Lollypop Farm by a good Samaritan who had found her as a stray in Spencerport, NY. After spending

Abandoned Kitten Learns to Walk Again

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.

Vincent the cat loses an ear, gains a family

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

A Happy Ending for Tiffy

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.

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

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 Second Chance at Happiness: Capone’s Story

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