June is Adopt a Cat Month!
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-30 | Lollypop Farm
National Adopt a Cat Month in June encourages us to remember our feline friends when considering a new pet. June also marks the height of “kitten season,” when large litters of kittens are born and often end up in animal shelters.
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Shelter Helpers (ages 8-11)
2023-06-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-24 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | Lollypop Farm
Shelter Helpers is a fun in-person program specially designed for students looking for opportunities to help their community. Perfect for young animal lovers (8-16 years old) Shelter Helpers will explore different ways that youth can help homeless pets.
Participants may create a variety of enrichment toys, devise adoption promotion materials, and participate in keeping the shelter grounds tidy – not to mention get some hands-on animal socialization time!
*Program hours are eligible to be signed off as service hours
Qualifications:
-8-16 years old
-Participants must arrive on time and stay for the entire session.
-Show respect to all animals (including humans too!)
Details:
-Morning sessions (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.) are reserved for participants ages 8-11 years old
-Afternoon sessions (1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.) are reserved for participants ages 12-16 years old)
-5-10 students will be in attendance at each session.
-Registration is required.
-Guardians can drop off and pick up program participants at the Training and Education Center entrance.
-Participants must wear clothes that can get messy and closed-toe shoes with rubber soles.

Veterinary Medicine Merit Badge Workshop
2023-06-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Lollypop Farm
Scouts will learn the roles, responsibilities, and training required of veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians. Scouts will tour the Klingenstein Veterinary clinic and observe the clinic staff as they provide medical care to the animals at Lollypop Farm. Scouts will be awarded the veterinary medicine merit badge after completion of a report of their visit. No prerequisites are needed for this merit badge.
Time: 2.5 hours
Prerequisites: None
Follow-up: Report of visit
Pricing: $25 per scout (two group leaders included for free)

Shelter Helpers (ages 12-16)
2023-06-17 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-06-24 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-07-01 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-07-08 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-07-15 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-07-22 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-07-29 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-08-05 13:30 - 15:30 | Lollypop Farm
Shelter Helpers is a fun in-person program specially designed for students looking for opportunities to help their community. Perfect for young animal lovers (8-16 years-old) Shelter Helpers will explore different ways that youth can help homeless pets.
Participants may create a variety of enrichment toys, devise adoption promotion materials, and participate in keeping the shelter grounds tidy – not to mention get some hands-on animal socialization time!
*Program hours are eligible to be signed off as service hours
Qualifications:
-8-16 years old
-Participants must arrive on time and stay for the entire session.
-Show respect to all animals (including humans too!)
Details:
-Morning sessions (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.) are reserved for participants ages 8-11 years old
-Afternoon sessions (1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.) are reserved for participants ages 12-16 years old)
-5-10 students will be in attendance at each session.
-Registration is required.
-Guardians can drop-off and pick-up program participants at the Training and Education Center entrance.
-Participants must wear clothes that can get messy and closed-toe shoes with rubber soles.

Bark in the Park with the Rochester Red Wings
2023-06-20 18:45 - 21:00 | Innovative Field, One Morrie Silver Way, Rochester, 14608, United States
Grab your furry best friend and head over to see the Red Wings! Lollypop Farm will be there to celebrate 150 years of life-saving care in our community and to help dogs currently looking for homes.

Will Speed Dating
2023-06-27 10:00 - 12:00
Will Speed Dating
Tuesday, June 27th | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00pm
Have you avoided creating your will? If so, you are not alone. Join us at Lollypop Farm for this FREE event sponsored by Woods, Oviatt Gilman, LLP, estate attorneys for estate planning assistance.
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Mandatory Reporting Of Animal Cruelty The Role Of The Veterinarian
2023-06-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Duncan Education Center at VSES, 825 White Spruce Blvd., Rochester, NY, 14623, United States
This workshop is for licensed veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and practice managers at veterinary practices ONLY
As of February 2022, New York State law classifies veterinarians as mandated reporters to assist police and humane law in the prosecution of animal cruelty cases. This course will provide an overview of the legal and ethical considerations for veterinarians, how to work with law enforcement, and more. Lunch will be provided. Continuing Education credit available – please register with license number.
In collaboration with Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Reptile and Amphibian Study Merit Badge Workshop
2023-07-01 10:00 - 12:30 | Lollypop Farm
Scouts will learn the characteristics and habitat types of 10 reptiles and amphibians. Scouts will learn the roles of reptiles and amphibians in their ecosystems and the differences between major groups of reptiles and amphibians. Scouts can identify different species of reptiles and amphibians and discuss them within a group. Scouts will be awarded the reptile and amphibian study merit badge after presenting evidence that they have completed ONE of the following: maintain a reptile or amphibian for one month OR study a reptile or amphibian weekly for a period of 3 months. No prerequisites are needed for this merit badge.
Time: 2.5 hours
Prerequisites: None
Follow-up: Observe 3 months or care for 1 month
Pricing: $15 per scout (two group leaders included for free)
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Closed for July 4th
2023-07-04 | Lollypop Farm
Lollypop Farm will be Closed Tuesday, July 4th.
Visit the Hours and Locations page to see our normal operating hours.
Hours and Locations

Clear the Shelter Week
2023-07-09 - 2023-07-15 | Lollypop Farm
We need your help! Please help us Clear the Shelter by adopting between Sunday, July 9th and Saturday, July 15th, and enjoy your new friend for FREE! (Reptiles, large birds, and farmyard animals are not included in this free adoption event).
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY TO ADOPT (not even on Sunday and Saturday!)
All potential adopters will still meet with our experienced adoption counselors who will help you find a new pet that fits your lifestyle and home life. *The adoption process is exactly the same as if adopters were paying the full adoption fee.*
Thank you for considering adding a new pet to your home so we can make room in our shelter for more animals in need.
Check out all pets available for adoption

SOLD OUT – Fridays at the Farm - Animal Trivia Edition
2023-07-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Lollypop Farm
Gather your friends and relax with an evening of animal-themed trivia on Lollypop Farm's beautiful Fairport campus. Prizes for winners of each round. Team registration includes light snacks and one drink per person. Beer, wine, and non-
alcoholic beverages will be available.
Pre-Registration Only:
$40 per team of four. Up to two additional teammates may be added at $10 each.
**All attendees must by 21+ with proper ID
– SOLD OUT –
Friday, July 21st | 5:30-8:00 pm
Location: Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Rd, Fairport, NY 14450
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Foster Friday at Flower City Arts
2023-08-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Flower City Arts Center, 713 Monroe Avenue, Rochester NY, NY, 14607
Calling all animal and art lovers! Lollypop Farm’s Foster Team will be at Flower City Arts Center for their First Friday Gallery Opening featuring work by cat lovers, Andy Foster and Maliya Travers-Crumb. Come snuggle a foster kitten and learn how you can help animals in our community by fostering pets in need.
Foster Friday at Flower City Arts
Flower City Arts Center, 713 Monroe Avenue Rochester NY 14607
August 4th, 5:30-7:30 (artist reception open until 9 pm)

Bird Study Merit Badge Workshop
2023-08-05 10:00 - 12:30 | Lollypop Farm
Scouts will learn the uses of bird study and the terms used when describing birds. Scouts will learn how to use and care for binoculars for bird watching. Scouts will create a field notebook and be able to identify at least 20 species of wild birds. Scouts will construct a bird feeder to attract wild birds. Scouts will learn about the different adaptations of birds, the functions of bird songs and calls, and the conservation statuses of birds. After completing their field notebooks, Scouts will be awarded the bird study merit badge. No prerequisites are needed for this merit badge. Portions of this workshop will take place outdoors, so please dress accordingly.
Time: 2.5 hours
Prerequisites: None
Follow-up: Record bird species
Pricing: $20 per scout (two group leaders included for free)
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CatVideoFest
2023-08-05 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-06 13:00 - 16:00 | The Little Theater, 240 East Ave, Rochester, NY, 14604, United States
CatVideoFest curates a new compilation reel of the latest, best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and, of course, classic internet powerhouses
